Madhuri Dixit Nene: The Untold Story of Bollywood's Timeless Beauty

She started learning Kathak dance at the age of three

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Some of her most iconic films include "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!", "Dil To Pagal Hai," "Devdas," and "Kalank."

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She is a pet lover

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Madhuri Dixit Nene won six Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.

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In addition to acting and dancing, Madhuri Dixit Nene has also sung and choreographed songs in several of her films

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Madhuri Dixit Nene received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in recognition of her contribution to the arts.

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Madhuri Dixit Nene continues to be an inspiration and role model for aspiring actors and dancers

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She is the co-founder of an online dance academy called "Dance with Madhuri," which provides online dance lessons and tutorials.

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Madhuri Dixit Nene is a trained Kathak dancer and has performed at several stage shows and events.

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Discover the more about her

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