10 Powerful Performances By Madhuri Dixit

On her birthday, let's look back at some of Madhuri Dixit's iconic and powerful performances that will remain forever engraved in our hearts.

Saajan

Madhuri plays the charming girl next door in the film that both the male leads fall in love with.

Mrityudand

Madhuri's character Ketki loses her love and husband in their journey to fight the world, taking her on a revenge journey to fight against male dominant society and her wrongdoers.

Devdas

One of the most iconic Bollywood films based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, Devdas featured Madhuri Dixit as the second lead Chandramukhi.

Tezaab

She plays the role of Mohini, an impoverished girl who is forced by her father to dance to make money.

Koyla

This film was again one of the highly acclaimed performances by Madhuri Dixit where she plays the role of Gauri, a village girl.

Gulaab Gang

This is another feminist film featuring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla in lead roles and portrays the struggle of women in India.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun

Who hasn't watched this evergreen family drama by Sooraj Barjatya starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles?

Lajja

Lajja was a powerful movie in itself as it portrayed the struggles and restrictions faced by women in India and was based on feminist ideas starring a strong female cast including Rekha, Manisha Koirala and Madhuri Dixit.

Beta

Beta is one of the most highly acclaimed and popular movies in Bollywood and Madhuri Dixit's contribution to the film is undeniable.

The Fame Game

Playing the role of Anamika Anand in her Netflix debut, she nailed the role of a popular film star. [All images are sourced from Pinterest]