Post by Indi Shambi on Mar 6, 2004 14:20:43 GMT
THE QUEEN B
Madhuri Dixit the Madhubala of the nineties, the Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood has stolen the hearts of the young and old alike. She has quite a range of fans, from little kids in railway stations dancing to the beat of "Ek do teen...," college girls who copying her costumes and dance movements from "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" to the older generation who just love everything about her.
So what makes Madhuri the symbol of womanhood in Indian Cinema? Is her "girl next door" charm unlike the sophisticated types of Zeenat Aman and Rekha that appeals to the masses? Oh, lest you be mistaken Dixit is probably one of the few actress who has been to school. In addition to her feminine charms and training in classical dance (khatak), Madhuri has a degree in Microbiology. However she found
fame when Shubash Ghai spotted her dancing during a
shooting of "Awaara Baap." Since then Madhuri has had no need to look back.
There was a time in the Teezaab girl's life when she was threatened by the onslaught of new teenage movies. But for producers looking for an actress with more than just sex appeal, Madhuri is the best bet. She can not only dance provocatively but act too. Take for example her film "Prem Granth", Madhuri's superb performance as a low caste village belle who moves from tragic situation to another, echoed that of Nargis's plight in Mother India.
Madhuri wanted to be a Microbiologist, however that wasn't destined to be. Madhuri was launched in the film "Ram Lakhan" which was an instant hit. However when "Teezab" and "Ek do teen..." took the film nation by storm, Bollywood realised that Madhuri had arrived. Teezaab went to on to complete a golden jubilee and thus was bigger than "Ram Lakahn."
A excellent performance in "Dil," bought Madhuri her first Film Fare award in 1990. 1990 onwards saw Madhuri star in smash-hit's like "Beta," "Saajan, " "Khalnayak," "Prem
Granth," "Raja" and finally the ultimate blockbuster "Hum Aapke Hain Koun.....!." Hindi cinema's biggest film to date.
Madhuri mania meant that she was named the "female
Amitabh Bachan." However Madhuri has had her fair share of stick. An issue was made of Madhuri starring opposite a very much younger Akshaye Khanna in "Mohabbat" and who can forget the infamous "Choli ke Peeche" saga. The song caused such a star that women liberation groups asked for a ban on
Madhuri. However Miss Dixit has always kept a dignified silence, very rarely has she retaliated to comments made about her in the press.
1997 the saw "Dil to Pagal Hai," Madhuri here looked
better, danced better and acted better, Her performance bought her a handful of accolades. However the year 2000 seems to be Madhuri's golden year. The new century has Madhuri Dixit playing a host of different characters. M.F. Hussain's "Gajagamini" is an independent art film, where Madhuri has many roles and in Boney Kapoor's "Pukar," Madhuri has a negative role where she plays the "bad guy."
If nothing else one thing has been made clear since Madhuri Dixit arrived on the silver-screen. Bollywood would be nothing with out her.
Madhuri is the "Queen B."
Madhuri Dixit the Madhubala of the nineties, the Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood has stolen the hearts of the young and old alike. She has quite a range of fans, from little kids in railway stations dancing to the beat of "Ek do teen...," college girls who copying her costumes and dance movements from "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" to the older generation who just love everything about her.
So what makes Madhuri the symbol of womanhood in Indian Cinema? Is her "girl next door" charm unlike the sophisticated types of Zeenat Aman and Rekha that appeals to the masses? Oh, lest you be mistaken Dixit is probably one of the few actress who has been to school. In addition to her feminine charms and training in classical dance (khatak), Madhuri has a degree in Microbiology. However she found
fame when Shubash Ghai spotted her dancing during a
shooting of "Awaara Baap." Since then Madhuri has had no need to look back.
There was a time in the Teezaab girl's life when she was threatened by the onslaught of new teenage movies. But for producers looking for an actress with more than just sex appeal, Madhuri is the best bet. She can not only dance provocatively but act too. Take for example her film "Prem Granth", Madhuri's superb performance as a low caste village belle who moves from tragic situation to another, echoed that of Nargis's plight in Mother India.
Madhuri wanted to be a Microbiologist, however that wasn't destined to be. Madhuri was launched in the film "Ram Lakhan" which was an instant hit. However when "Teezab" and "Ek do teen..." took the film nation by storm, Bollywood realised that Madhuri had arrived. Teezaab went to on to complete a golden jubilee and thus was bigger than "Ram Lakahn."
A excellent performance in "Dil," bought Madhuri her first Film Fare award in 1990. 1990 onwards saw Madhuri star in smash-hit's like "Beta," "Saajan, " "Khalnayak," "Prem
Granth," "Raja" and finally the ultimate blockbuster "Hum Aapke Hain Koun.....!." Hindi cinema's biggest film to date.
Madhuri mania meant that she was named the "female
Amitabh Bachan." However Madhuri has had her fair share of stick. An issue was made of Madhuri starring opposite a very much younger Akshaye Khanna in "Mohabbat" and who can forget the infamous "Choli ke Peeche" saga. The song caused such a star that women liberation groups asked for a ban on
Madhuri. However Miss Dixit has always kept a dignified silence, very rarely has she retaliated to comments made about her in the press.
1997 the saw "Dil to Pagal Hai," Madhuri here looked
better, danced better and acted better, Her performance bought her a handful of accolades. However the year 2000 seems to be Madhuri's golden year. The new century has Madhuri Dixit playing a host of different characters. M.F. Hussain's "Gajagamini" is an independent art film, where Madhuri has many roles and in Boney Kapoor's "Pukar," Madhuri has a negative role where she plays the "bad guy."
If nothing else one thing has been made clear since Madhuri Dixit arrived on the silver-screen. Bollywood would be nothing with out her.
Madhuri is the "Queen B."