Madhuri Dixit Age, Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Madhuri Shankar Dixit

Nickname(s): Bubbly, Dhak-Dhak Girl

Profession: Actress

Date of Birth: 15 May 1967 (Monday)

Age (as of 2025): 58 Years

Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Religion: Hinduism

Caste: Brahmin

Marriage Date: 17 October 1999

Age: 58 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Divine Child High School, Mumbai

College: Parle College, Mumbai

Educational Qualifications: Degree in Micro-Biology

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 4”

Weight approx.): in Kilograms- 56 kg in Pounds- 123 lbs

Figure Measurements (approx.): 36-27-35

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Black

Height: 5′ 4″

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Family: Father – Late Shankar Dixit Mother – Snehlata Dixit (died on 12 March 2023 in Mumbai at the age of 90) [1] Rediff Brother – Ajit Dixit Sister – Rupa Dixit, Bharati Dixit

Marital Status: Married

Affairs/Boyfriends: Anil Kapoor (Actor, rumour) Sanjay Dutt (Actor) Ajay Jadeja (Former Indian Cricketer) [2] Daily Hunt

Husband/Spouse: Shriram Madhav Nene (Doctor – Cardiovascular surgeon, m. 1999)

Children: Son – Raayan Nene, Arin Nene Daughter – N/A

Husband: Shriram Madhav Nene

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Debut: Film Debut: Abodh (1984) TV Debut: Kahin Na Kahin Koi Hai (2002)

MONEY FACTOR

Car Collection: SUV Porsche 911 Turbo S

Salary (approx.): 3-4 crore/film (INR) 1 crore/episode (INR)

Assets/Properties: In October 2022, she bought a luxurious apartment in Worli, Mumbai for Rs. 48 crore. [3] NDTV

Net Worth (approx.): $35 million

OTHER INFORMATION

Address: 2-B/110/1201, Excellency, 4th Cross Road, Lokhandwala, Complex, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400058

Hobbies: Dancing, Reading

Food: Kande Pohe, Zunka Bhakar, Modak

Actor(s): Balraj Sahani, Gregory Peck

Actresses: Nargis, Madhubala, Meryl Streep, Ingrid Bergman

Film(s): Bollywood: Garam Hawa, Ganga Jamuna, Sholay, Padosan, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi Hollywood: Roman Holiday, Gone With The Wind, All About Eve

Dancer(s): Hema Malini, Helen , Birju Maharaj, Gene Kelly

Book: A Quiver Full of Arrows by Jeffrey Archer

Colour: Orange

Perfume(s): Nina Ricci, Issey Miyake

Sport: Tennis

Travel Destination: Maldives

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Madhuri Dixit, a name synonymous with grace and talent in Bollywood, was born into a middle-class Marathi-Brahmin family. Her journey into the world of dance began at the tender age of three, where she quickly distinguished herself in Kathak, earning numerous accolades for her mesmerizing performances. This early passion for dance laid the foundation for her later success in films, demonstrating that her artistic journey was both innate and cultivated from a young age.

In 1984, at a time when the landscape of Indian television was still in its infancy, Madhuri was cast in a TV show that ultimately never aired, deemed not ‘Good Enough.’ This setback served as a prelude to her eventual breakthrough in the film industry, which took nearly a decade to materialize. Before establishing herself in Bollywood, she enjoyed a successful stint as a top-line model. It wasn’t until 1988, with her performance in the iconic film “Tezaab,” that she gained the commercial recognition she had long sought. Her star power continued to rise, and by 1994, during the filming of “Hum Aapke Hain Koun,” she commanded a fee exceeding that of her co-star Salman Khan, reportedly around 3 crore—a testament to her status as a leading actress.

Madhuri’s influence even transcended the silver screen; during the Kargil war, Pakistani soldiers humorously taunted Captain Vikram Batra with the notion that if India surrendered Madhuri to them, they would retreat. Captain Batra’s witty response underscored her iconic status in popular culture. Adding to her allure, it is little known that she once harbored a crush on legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, expressing her admiration in a 1995 interview, where she described him as “too sexy” and shared that he had even appeared in her dreams.

Beyond her cinematic achievements, Madhuri also captivated the artistic realm. Renowned painter M.F. Hussain hailed her as the most beautiful woman on earth, dedicating the film “Gaja Gamini” (2000) as a tribute to her, in which she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan. In her personal life, she found love with Dr. Sriram Nene, a UCLA-trained cardiovascular surgeon, whom she met through her brother. Her dedication to her craft remained evident throughout her career, as demonstrated in the song “Kahe Ched Ched Mohe” from “Devdas” (2002), where she donned a stunning 30 kg ghaghra.

In recognition of her humanitarian efforts, Madhuri was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in India in 2014, further solidifying her role as a public figure dedicated to positive change. She has also made her mark in the field of dance, practicing Kathak three times a week and establishing her online dance academy, “Dance With Madhuri,” in 2013. With an impressive record of 13 nominations for the Filmfare Best Actress Award, she stands out as the only Bollywood actress to achieve this feat. Interestingly, had she not pursued a career in acting, Madhuri envisioned a different path as a microbiologist or pathologist, showcasing her diverse talents and interests beyond the realm of cinema.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.