In Pictures – Lesser Known facts about Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit

In June 2014, Madhuri was delegated as the Goodwill Ambassador Advocate for Child and equivalent Women's rights. Madhuri is likewise a Goodwill Ambassador and a benefactor for Emeralds for Elephants-a philanthropy venture for the preservation of Asian Elephants and other jeopardized species.

Madhuri Dixit

In the song 'Kahe Chedd Mohe', Madhuri Dixit's outfit measured 30 kilograms. She had a few issues with the choreography due to this, however she completed the song in it, and that too with such grace.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit is an accomplished Kathak artist.

Madhuri Dixit

It’s no secret that Madhuri undoubtedly has a lot of fans all over the world. One of her adored fans from Jamshedpur has even launched a calendar where the year starts with Madhuri Dixit's birthday. He has even spoke to the administration to announce Madhuri Dixit's birthday as public holiday.

Madhuri Dixit

In 2008, she was honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India. She was also awarded the National Citizen’s Award on August 25, 2001.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit had no interest in joining movies at first. She got a degree in Microbiology and wanted to become a microbiologist or a pathologist.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri is the only heroine of her period who got choreographed by Kathak master, Pandit Birju Maharaj for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas'. She was excited when Pandit Birju Maharaj said that she is the best Bollywood artist.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit is said to be the only actress in Bollywood to have been nominated 13 times for the Filmfare Best Actress Award.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit was paid a salary of Rs. 27,535,729 for her role in ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ opposite Salman Khan.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri charmed people all over the world including her fans in Pakistan who joked that they would give up Kashmir in return for Madhuri. They said : "Madhuri de do, Kashmir le lo."

Madhuri Dixit

M. F Husain was so charmed with 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' that he saw the film 67 times and when she made her comeback in 2007 with Aaja Nachle, he booked an entire theatre to watch her movie.