Here's a look at 7 films by Madhuri Dixit Nene, who celebrates her 58th birthday on 15th May: (Compiled by Ananya Aneesh)
Action romance 'Tezaab' was Madhuri's first big break. One of the film's songs, ‘Ek Do Teen’, became a household hit in India, launching her to stardom.
Madhuri won her second Filmfare Award for her timeless performance in this film. ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’, a dance number from the film, remains iconic even now.
This film was considered to be one of the most influential films in Bollywood. ‘Didi Tera Devar Deewana’ from this film, left an indelible impact on Bollywood pop culture then and now.
This Yash Chopra-directorial starring Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shah Rukh Khan, and Karisma Kapoor was the highest-grossing Hindi film of 1997.
The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directorial was the most expensive Indian film ever made at the time, with a whopping budget over ₹40 crores. It earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at IIFA.
Dia (played by Madhuri), a dance choreographer, returns to her hometown where she learnt to dance, now aiming to save a theatre from demolition. This film marked her comeback after a 5-year hiatus.
Madhuri plays Pallavi, a simple housewife, whose life is disrupted by a rumor about her sexuality. The film gained attention for being one of the few mainstream Bollywood films exploring queer themes.