Madhuri Dixit Nene

Updated: October 21, 2026

Birth Name: Madhuri Dixit
Date of Birth: 15 May 1967
Age: 59
Origin: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender: Female
Religion: Hinduism
Nationality: Indian
Wife: Shriram Madhav Nene (married 1999)
Parents: Shankar Dixit (father), Snehlata Dixit (mother)
Siblings: Two elder sisters, one elder brother
Children: Arin Nene, Ryan Nene (sons)
Occupation: Actress, television personality, producer
Genres: Romantic drama, family drama, action, comedy, musical

Biography & Career:
Madhuri Dixit Nene is one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema, admired for expressive performances and dance skills that set a new standard for Bollywood. The career began in 1984, when the first movie, Abodh, gave the young actress a leading role. Breakthrough success arrived four years later with an action drama that became the highest-grossing film of 1988, and the following decade made Dixit one of the biggest stars of the era.

Born into a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin family, Dixit is the youngest of four siblings, with an elder brother and two elder sisters. Shankar Dixit and Snehlata Dixit are the star’s parents. The actress’s mother, who passed away in 2023, even sang a traditional folk song together with Dixit for a film soundtrack. In 1999 the actress married Dr Shriram Madhav Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, and the couple spent over a decade in Denver before returning to India in 2011. The husband and wife have two children, sons Arin and Ryan. Today the Madhuri Dixit Nene family is based in India.

Over four decades the filmography has grown to more than 70 Hindi movies, from romantic dramas and family sagas to action thrillers and horror comedy. Six Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri in 2008 recognise that body of work. Recent years have also brought streaming projects, including a Netflix drama series and a 2026 Netflix black comedy. Television plays a big role too: popular TV shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Dance Deewane feature the actress as a judge.

Dance remains at the heart of the legacy. Song sequences featuring Dixit are still staples at weddings and parties, and an online dance academy launched in 2013 shares that expertise with fans. The star also co-founded the production company RnM Moving Pictures and campaigns against child labour.

Madhuri Dixit Nene Best Movies:
Abodh
Tezaab
Ram Lakhan
Dil
Saajan
Beta
Khalnayak
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Raja
Dil To Pagal Hai
Devdas
Dedh Ishqiya
Total Dhamaal
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Maa Behen

Madhuri Dixit Nene TV Shows:
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Dance Deewane
The Fame Game
Mrs. Deshpande