When Rani bowed before Madhuri

Rani Mukerji made for a Kodak moment when she prostrated in a 'sashtang namaskar' before dancing diva Madhuri Dixit on the reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4'. Check out the pic right here.

Rani admitted she is a self-proclaimed Madhuri Dixit fan after she shook a leg with the 'Dhak dhak' girl on 'Dola re dola' on the show's episode to be aired Monday (December 27).

Rani came as a special guest along with Vidya Balan to promote their upcoming film 'No One Killed Jessica', releasing Jan 7.

The two actresses, who have burst the bubble of catfights in Bollywood by being unusually pally with each other, also danced together on 'Ibn-e-batuta'.

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Madhuri Dixit on Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa

The gorgeous dance diva has decided to be a judge in the fourth season of the hit TV dance show, Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa. This is the first time Madhuri will be seen in an entire season as a judge. It is not surprising that the show broadcasters chose her… we are all aware of her marvelous dance skills. She has the talent and of course, years of experience behind her. However, from what we hear, it wasn’t easy to convince the beautiful lady. Special screenings were held in LA and the original format – Dancing With The Stars¬ – was discussed. Top arrangements for her stay during show shootings in Mumbai have been promised and of course, an undisclosed amount has been agreed upon. The show is expected to start end of this year.

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Madhuri Dixit is disturbed!

Madhuri Dixit ruled Bollywood in the 80’s and 90’s but is finding it tough to prove her identity on a social networking site. The actress, who joined a social networking site with the intention to interact with her fans, never knew that it will be so difficult for her to prove her real self.

Apparently, there are already several fake accounts on Madhuri’s names thus it’s equally difficult for her fans to find out which is the real Madhuri Dixit. However, Madhuri who joined a social networking site on May 30 has applied for verification.

She got in touch with the head office to put things in the fast gear, “I am waiting for verification of Twitter because I don't want my fans to be confused.” The actress has submitted required documents to verify her account.

Madhuri was very excited about joining the web world but she feels extremely disappointed for not being verified as yet. “Verification is taking long because I'm in USA & the confirmation from Twitter India is taking long. Honestly. I'll be happier when Twitter confirms it,” said Madhuri, who is currently in Denver with her family.

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Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit!

Her enigmatic smile makes men go weak in their knees. Her moves make girls to look upon her. Her performance is something that Bollywood screens miss today… Madhuri Dixit is one among those exceptional actresses who couldn’t be replaced by anyone. For such is her magic - unique and distinct.

Think Madhuri and there are innumerable films and songs which would lit up in one’s mind. One can visualise her first hit song “Ek Do Teen” where she is all glitter and shine in her pink top and colourful skirt. Or her "Humko Aaj Kal Hai" song of 'Sailaab' which gives that occasional thumping beats, making you to get on the floor gradually. Then there is “Dhak Dhak” from ‘Beta’ that brought her the tag Dhak Dhak gal.

Who can forget her hot designer blouse and toomke of “Didi Tera Devar Deewana” from the blockbuster film ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’? And of course, she became a sensation then with the controversial “Choli Ke Peechhe”song of ‘Khalnayak’. Her song “Mera Piya Ghar Aaya” (Yaarana) became a hit especially among girls who wanted to show-off their dancing skills and at dance competitions.

Leave alone her dancing style; Madhuri has given some of the memorable films, showcasing her impressive acting talent and winning Filmfare awards all the way. ‘Tezaab’, ‘100 Days’, ‘Sajan’, ‘Dil’, ‘Anjaam’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, ‘Pukar’, ‘Devdas’, ‘Lajja’ – Mrs. Nene has filled the pages of Hindi cinema with some remarkable performances; which has won her way in bagging a Padma Shri.

Comedy, serious, romance, thriller – she has been successful in presenting the Navrasas efficiently, by doing all types of films. No wonder RGV brought out a film ‘Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon’ getting inspired from her while MF Hussain gave ‘Gaja Gamini’ when Madhuri had been his muse then.

It’s her birthday today and the charming actress turns 43. IndiaGlitz extends heart wishes to the fabulous lady of B-town. May she grace the screens soon…

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Not decided on playing Indira: Madhuri Dixit

While the world is abuzz with reports of Madhuri Dixit having been signed on to play Indira Gandhi in Krishna Shah's film on the political icon, the Dhak Dhak woman said she hasn't made up her mind yet.

"Yes, Shah did meet me [at Dixit's residence in Denver, USA], with the script. I read it and I am really impressed with the research he has done. I consider Indira Gandhi my idol, so it would be a privilege to play her.

"But I haven't agreed yet as I need to sort out a lot of other issues. My secretary, Rikku Rakeshnath, is figuring that out." Shah is so keen on casting Dixit that he took a computer imaging of the actress as Indira Gandhi with him when he went to meet her.

Reports of Shah approaching Hollywood stars like Tom Hanks and Tommy Lee Jones for the film are also doing the rounds. The director reportedly plans to approach actor Abhay Deol to play Rajiv Gandhi. Shah himself was unavailable for comment.

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Madhuri Dixit looks set to play Indira Gandhi

Actor Madhuri Dixit is likely to essay the role of former prime minister Indira Gandhi in a two-part Hollywood film. It is learnt that Dixit has accepted the part, while filmmaker Krishna Shah is pursuing other big names from Hollywood and Bollywood for the remaining roles.

Actor Tom Hanks has been approached to play the role of US president Lyndon Baines Johnson while Tommy Lee Jones has been offered the part of Richard Nixon, the 37th US president with whom Indira had crossed swords.

Bollywood actors Dharmendra, Abhay Deol and Nana Patekar are being roped in to play Motilal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi and Jay Prakash Narayan respectively. The movie has been titled Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story.

Known primarily for writing and directing the Dharmendra and Zeenat Aman starrer Shalimar, Shah has interviewed Indira's contemporary politicians, prominent military personnel and even journalists to get in-depth knowledge about her.

"A whole new generation has grown and matured since her assassination and it is the role of art to create the connect between people and their history and legacy. This film will hopefully create such a connection,'' Shah said in a statement.

The pre-production of the movie is complete and it is set to go on the floors mid next year. Slated to be shot in India, UK, USA and Russia, the movie will narrate instances from Indira's birth to the war against Pakistan in 1971 in the first part. The next part will showcase her political career and highlight her relationship with her maverick son Sanjay Gandhi as well as her assassination.

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Madhuri refuses offer to judge reality show

Rani comes in as replacement

Madhuri Dixit has backed out of being a judge on the reality show “Dance Premiere League”.

The channel guys were successful in roping in dance diva Madhuri to be a judge on the show. However, they were not successful in getting a nanny on the show to take care of her two sons, 24/7. Hence Madhuri decided to let the offer go.

Having hosted a wedding show several years ago, this would have been a comeback for Madhuri on television. But given her priorities, she had first laid down the condition that the channel should arrange for a nanny who would stay on the sets with her children. When this condition was not fulfilled Mads left the show.

Now Rani Mukerji has been called to take her place. After the failure of “Dil Bole Hadippa”, Rani does not have many projects. She wanted to try something new and this gives her a real good opportunity to make her presence felt. This also marks debut on television.

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Madhuri scores over Aishwarya

Madhuri Dixit was chosen over a pricey Aishwarya Rai to judge a dance reality show....

It was a battle between two very popular actresses, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in which the former has emerged a winner. Madhuri has joined several Bollywood stars to judge the reality show, Dance Premier League. Our source associated with the show said, “Madhuri and Aishwarya were both being considered to be the judge for one of the teams. Aishwarya lost out to Madhuri as she quoted an exorbitant amount of money. The makers of the show couldn’t afford her and the scales tipped in Madhuri’s favour as she had demanded an affordable price.”

Madhuri’s manager Riku Rakesh Nath said he could not reveal any details at this stage and said, “The discussion is still on.”

However, Danish Khan, VP Marketing of the channel admitted, “Yes, Madhuri has been chosen to represent one of the teams.” He refused to comment on the reason why Aishwarya lost out to Madhuri and said, “I don’t want to talk abut the money involved but Madhuri is definitely on board for Dance Premier League.”

Our source said, “Madhuri was far more affordable is the reason why Aishwarya lost out on the show.”

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Video: Making of Aaja Nachle - Part 01

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Video: Making of Aaja Nachle - Part 2

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Shahid wants to flirt with Mads

Looks like Bollywood’s latest star on the block Shahid Kapoor has a Madhuri hangover. Asked by chat show host Farah Khan which heroine he would pick for his dream project — Sridevi, Rekha, Madhuri Dixit or Zeenat Aman — he didn’t waste a moment in rooting for Madhuri!

Out of the heroes — Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna — it was Amitji he wanted. The film, set in the 70s, according to the mock discussion on the show Tere Mere Beach Mein, would be directed by Nasser Hussain, and shot in Kashmir, starring villain Ranjit ‘the rape specialist’ and Shahid himself handling the romantic portions.

“There wouldn’t be any mobile phones those days, so I’d get a lot of time to flirt with all the heroines. I would flirt with all of them.. thoda thoda,” said Shahid. “And a little extra with Madhuri,” asked farah. “Yes, much more with Madhuri,” responded Shahid.

He added, “I would also ask for a longer lunch break so that I can more time to flirt.”

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It's Mads, Amrita together for Hussain

Maqbool Fida Hussain to paint Madhuri Dixit and Amrita Rao on the same canvas; will soon make a film with the two in lead roles....

After painting several solos of his favourite ladies — Madhuri Dixit and Amrita Rao, legendary artist MF Hussain is now geared up to paint the two together on the same canvas for the very first time. The inspiration for this painting comes from a film, which will star Amrita and Madhuri, and will be made by Hussain.

“Hussain has even asked Madhuri and Amrita to visit him during Diwali this year to discuss the logistics of the film,” said a source.

Confirming the story, Hussain said, “I do a lot of combination paintings. I have started working on the Madhuri and Amrita painting. It should be ready in a month’s time.”

Along with the painting, Hussain has also begun working on the film.

Confirming his plans of making a film with the two Bollywood actresses, Hussain said, “It’s a bit early to divulge any details but yes, there is one such project in the pipeline. I want to make a film starring Madhuri and Amrita. I believe that my painting is incomplete unless I make a film on it.”

When asked if unlike his previous films Gaja Gamini (2000) and Meenaxi: A Tale Of Three Cities (2004), he would now like to make a commercial film, he replied, “No. I don’t want anybody to dictate what I have to make.”

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Mads, Ash to judge dance reality show

If this happens, it will be a coup of sorts. A TV channel is trying to rope in Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Bachchan, two of Bollywood’s most nimble-footed dancers — not to mention gorgeous actresses, to judge a reality dance show.

Talks are on, but their dates have to match, and if it happens... this will be the first time the two divas will be seen again after Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas. Remember their Dola Re performance!

Madhuri, who has been coming on and off to Mumbai for work, leaving her two sons in the care of husband Dr Sriram Nene in the US, may take up this offer. She still remains the dancing diva of Bollywood with no other actress being able to steal the crown from her.

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No Mads, Ranbir romance!

Had it been true, it would have been a kind of casting coup Bollywood hasn’t seen in a while.

In the past week or so, reports of Ranbir Kapoor and his childhood heart-throb Madhuri Dixit Nene being approached for Prakash Jha’s next, Draupadi, have been been doing the rounds.

The reports have even reached Madhuri, who’s presently in the US. She called her manager Riku in Mumbai, who, in turn, called Prakash to clarify the reports. The director has been flooded with many such calls ever since. “It’s absurd. Logon ka kuch kaam nahin, toh they start cooking up these stories. Everyone’s talking about it. But I have no idea who spread these rumours,” says Prakash, adding, “Ranbir must be running for cover.”

The film was rumoured to be a May-December love story, with Ranbir playing a young man besotted with a much older Madhuri. Reports also suggested that the script, which was sent to Mads in the US, challenged her and she was excited about it. Is Prakash planning any such project in the future? “No. I take up one project at a time, aur ek project ko banane mein paanch saal lag jaate hain. Currently, I’m trying to wrap up Rajneeti,” he says.

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Aditya Chopra to direct Madhuri in next film

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Fans wishes Madhuri!

Madhuri Dixit fans in amritsar, India, offer cake and good wishes to poster of the actress Madhuri Dixit on her 42nd Birthday.

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Madhuri Dixit celebrates her birthday with son

Madhuri Dixit turns 42 today and she plans to celebrate her birthday in a quiet way with her kids in the US, while her husband is away.

There won’t be any big party for the former Bollywood diva today. The actress will reportedly accompany her elder son Arin for a school visit to a museum. And she will miss her husband who generally surprises her with gifts on birthday.

Yes, Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene, a busy cardiovascular surgeon, is not with his dear wifey today, but Madhuri is expecting sweet surprises from her husband. However, she doesn’t know how he will manage as he is not in town.

Madhuri has plans for an outing this weekend, once her husband is through with his work and is back. She also plans to visit India by first week of June as the vacation of her kids, Arin and Ryan, will start around that time.

The dancing diva who ruled Bollywood for almost two decades is happy and content with her homely life away from the razzle-dazzle of glam world. Like a true Taurean, Madhuri is proud of herself and her decision to settle down in the US rather than continue working in Mumbai.

Madhuri chose a domestic life and started a family at a time when she was the reigning queen of Bollywood. Today, she is all for her family, supportive of her husband’s profession and his odd working hours, her two growing sons who need her at this time. She signifies womanhood in true sense, a lady who swapped her very successful filmy career with a merry married life.

We wish her a happy birthday.

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Rare and Unseen Childhood Pics of Madhuri dixit

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Ranbir to woo Madhuri

Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit will once again be seen on the silver screen. After having won accolades for her performance in her comeback film Aaja Nachle, the actress has reportedly given her nod to director Prakash Jha's next movie.

Madhuri had done a power-packed role in Prakash Jha's Mrityudand earlier and if all goes well then this could be their second outing together.

Currently Prakash Jha is busy wrapping up Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif starrer Rajniti, based on the Indian politics.

Reports suggest that Jha had sent the script to Madhuri , who is in US and Madhuri has really liked the script. According to sources, the film will not be a conventional love story, instead it is about a young man (to be played by Ranbir) besotted by an older woman (Madhuri).

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We have lost a great personality and a good human being: Madhuri Dixit

Feroz Khan in the Swinging Seventies, with his flashy clothes and fast cars, cowboy boots, sunglasses and sideburns, could have given even Elvis Presley a complex... such was the Pathan actor’s flamboyance and raw sex appeal.

He charmed generations of women from the 1960s to, well, almost the late 2000s, starting with films like the intense Apradh and ending two years ago with the hilarious Welcome. Filmmakers reported that Feroz was always keen to continue playing the devil-may-care, sex icon he did in films like Dharmatma, Qurbani and, later, Jaanbaaz and Yalgaar.

His leading ladies, top Bollywood actresses in their time, naturally succumbed to the Killer Khan’s charm. They all said he made them look beautiful and sensuous on screen. And they said with broken hearts yesterday after hearing he had passed away to cancer at his Bangalore farmhouse, that though they couldn’t make it for his funeral, they would never forget Feroz Khan and would pray for his soul. BT got some of their reactions..

Madhuri Dixit
Oh my God! We have lost a great personality and a good human being. My prayers are with his family. Feroz Khan directed me in Dayavaan. He was a wonderful director, much ahead of his time. His style quotient in real life was highly reflected in his films. He would shoot everything with great elan and style. He would allow the actors a lot of creative license, a rare quality I must say. He was a big-hearted Pathan, and I will miss him dearly.

SriDevi
My heart is with Fardeen and his family. I know how it is to lose a father! I did Jaanbaz, one of my earlier films, with Feroz Khan. Initially I was very apprehensive, because he looked very western, and I was not so well versed with such a culture and language. But he surprised me. Throughout, he conversed with me in Tamil and made my life so easy and comfortable on the sets. I will remember him as a warm, down-to-earth man who made me look extremely beautiful!

Zeenat Aman
His death is deeply saddening. I was his leading lady and that was our primary relationship. Over the years we kept in touch and he would invite me to his premieres and film parties. He was an exceptional man! Not only debonair and charming, making girls go crazy, but a great professional too. He was so much ahead of his time, not just in terms of style, but also technically... and all his films reflect that. When I was in school, there was a strong buzz among the girls about this tall, good-looking Pathan actor. I didn’t know that someday I would work with this Killer Khan. His style expressed itself not just in his films, but also in the way he lived. It’s my privilege to have known him. And I will cherish all the good memories of my interaction with him. I can never forget that he made me look so good in Qurbani. Till date people talk about that.

Hema Malini
This is a great loss to the industry. He was not just an actor, a director and a fine human being, but a great style icon of his time. I was already seeing Dharamji then, but I must say that Feroze Khan had all the qualities for a girl to get attracted to him! There was an air of arrogance in him which was very dashing. Agar itne handsome ho toh thoda rubab hona zaroori hai. It adds to your appeal. And he had this in abundance! He had a charming, flirtatious quality, but it was limited to the sets only. With his kind of looks and personality, he would always stand out in a crowd. I haven’t seen a greater looker or western personality among today’s heroes. Even though I was known as the Dream Girl, I never looked so pretty as I did in Dharmatma, the film Feroz acted in and directed. He used to call me Reshma (my name in Dharmatma) throughout the making of the film
and even after that. After our jodi worked, we did another film, but it bombed. Never mind, he will be there in our hearts always.

Neetu Singh
I woke up with this sad news and was deeply disturbed. It’s a loss to the industry. My prayers are with his family. I worked with Feroz Khan in one of my earlier films Chunouti, which didn’t do well and nobody remembers. But our rapport was great. He was an absolutely charming man, and I have lots of fond memories of him.

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