Madhuri Dixit

Born to a Marathi family as Madhuri Shankar Dixit on the 15th of May in 1967 in Mumbai, she is also known as the queen of Bollywood. Madhuri Dixit is indeed the pride of our Indian film industry. During the period between late 1980s and 1990s, she has been the most prominent personality of Indian cinema. She has worked in numerous films, many of which have turned out to be a great hit. Well, in this article, we will present you with the biography of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, so read on.

Life
Madhuri Dixit graduated from Parle College. She had the desire to become a micro-biologist. She took the training for Kathak classical dance. M. F, Hussain, a well known Indian painter was fascinated by her beauty. For him, Madhuri is a perfect representation of Indian woman, who is charming, graceful and strong. He was mesmerized by her beauty and portrayed her in different poses.

Madhuri Dixit married a UCLA trained cardiovascular surgeon, an Indian-American named Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene in the year 1999. Blessed with two sons, Arin and Ryan, these days she is living happily with her family in Denver, Colorado, USA. Read further to know the complete life history of Madhuri Dixit Nene.

Film Career
Her film career started in the year 1984, when she signed her debut film 'Abodh'. Initially, she played the role of a supporting actress. She got her first major role in the movie 'Tezaab'. From then onwards, she started giving hit films like Dil, Ram Lakhan, Saajan, Khalnayak, Beta, Dayavan, and many more. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Dil to Pagal Hai and Devdas were real blockbusters.

Awards Won
Filmfare Awards
Star Screen Awards
Zee Cine Awards
National Citizens Award

Important Works of Madhuri Dixit
Devdas
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
Lajja
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
Pukar
Dil to Pagal Hai
Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Anjaam
Khalnayak
Saajan
Dil
Parinda
Tezaab

Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta is a well known face of the Indian film industry. She was born on the 31st of January in the year 1975 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She is one of the leading actresses of the Indian mainstream cinema. Within a short span of time, she has gained lot of fame and fortune. Well, in this article, we will present you with the biography of the famous Bollywood actress Preity Zinta.

Life History
She was born in a Hindu Rajput family of Rohru in Simla. Earlier, she planned to pursue English Honors, but later she changed her mind and decided to study Psychology. She graduated from St. Bedes College. In the beginning, she worked as a model and also did quite a number of commercials. She comes from a defense background. Her father Durganand Zinta was an Indian army officer. Preity lost her father in a car accident, when she was only thirteen years old. Her mother was also severely injured. She also has two brothers Deepankar Zinta and Manish Zinta.

At present, Preity Zinta is having a relationship with Ness Wadia, the Bombay Dyeing heir. Well, every now and then, we do keep hearing rumors that the pair has split up. However, Preity Zinta always puts an end on these kinds of rumors. Infact, in a recently held award function, she was seen holding hands with him. Many a times, she is linked with different Bollywood stars, but Preity Zinta has always denied her relation.

Film Career
She got her first break in Kundan Shah's film 'Kya Kehna', which was released in the year 2000. Her next film 'Soldier' also got delayed. From this point of view, her debut film was Dil Se, in which her performance was simply superb. It was a major breakthrough in her life, which brought her the Filmfare Best Debut Award. Kya Kehna and Soldier were also quite popular. In Kya Kehna, she played the role of a teenage single mother. She did a wonderful job, which was well applauded.

She came into limelight with her big hit movies. Thereafter, she was offered plenty of roles to perform. She was given the leading role of heroine to play in the film Dil Hai Tumhara. She was given a very different kind of role to play in the movie. It was a major milestone in Preity's career. Her movies Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer Zara and Salaam Namaste were super hit in the box office.

Awards Won
Filmfare Awards (1999 and 2004)
Star Screen Awards (1999 and 2005)
International Indian Film Academy Awards ( 2004, 2005 and 2006)
Zee Cine Awards (1999, 2003 and 2004)
Stardust Awards (2004 and 2005)
Global Indian Film Awards (2004 and 2006)
Sansui Awards (2001 and 2004)
MTV Lycra Awards (2005 and 2006)
BBC Film Cafe (2005)

Notable Works of Preity Zinta
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Dil Hai Tumhara
Soldier
Salaam Namaste
Veer Zara
Lakshya
Koi Mil Gaya
Kabhi Alvida Na Keha
Dil Chahta Hai
Kya Kehna

Kajol

Kajol is one of the most versatile Indian actresses, who has made it to the top through her hard work and sincerity. Extremely talented, her performance has always been appreciated by the Indian folks. She was born on the 5th of August in the year 1975 in Mumbai. Well, in this article, we will present you with the biography of Indian actress Kajol.

Life
Kajol comes from a family that is actively involved in Indian cinema. Her mother Tanuja, aunt Nutan, cousins Rani Mukherjee, Sharbani Mukherjee and Mohnish Behl all are great actors. Her paternal grandfather named Sashadhar Mukherjee was a film director as well as producer. It can be said about Kajol that, acting is in their blood. Her mother was a Marathi and father was a Bengali, therefore she is of Bengali-Marathi descent. She got married to Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan on February 24, 1999. She is thoroughly enjoying every moment of her life with her husband and baby Nysa. Read on to know the complete life history of Kajol…

Film Career
She left her studies, while she was in school. Her career started when she was just seventeen. Her first movie was Bekhudi that was released in 1992. it wasn't very successful. However, it definitely laid the foundation for her career and Kajol was offered a couple of films, many of which were a grand success in the box office. Her movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge gained immense popularity. It is shown in some of the theaters even today.

Kajol shares a fabulous on screen chemistry with Shahrukh Khan, the king of Bollywood. Kajol has worked in many films with Shahrukh Khan, which also brought her plenty of awards. her blockbuster movies include Baazigar (1993), Karan Arjun (1995), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).

Awards Won
Filmfare Awards
Star Screen Awards
Zee Cine Awards

Other Awards
Aashirwad Awards Best Actress Award
Bollywood Awards Best Actress Award
Sansui Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress Award
5th Annual Rajiv Gandhi Award
Radio Sargam Bollywood Best Actress Award

Notable Works of Kajol Mukherjee
Dushman
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
Baazigar
Pyar Kiya to Darna Ka
Gupt
Ishq
KaranArjun
Yeh Dillagi
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain

Rani Mukherjee

Rani Mukherjee is one of the top actresses of Bollywood. Infact, when it comes to Indian cinema, she is a personality who truly deserves a special mention. She was born on the 21st of March in the year 1978 in Bengal. Today, Rani Mukherji is one of the highest paid actresses of the Indian film industry. She won the Filmfare award for three consecutive years from 2004 to 2006. In totality, she has achieved six Filmfare awards. Well, in this article, we will present you with the biography of Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee.

Early Life
She comes from a filmy background. Her father Ram Mukherjee was a director and her mother Krishna was a playback singer. Even, her brother Raja is a film producer. Thus, film industry was not a new place for her. She was already aware of the ins and outs of this industry. Her cousin Kajol is also an extremely versatile actress, who has established her foothold in this glamour industry of cinema.

Rani Mukherjee pursued her graduation from Maneckjee Cooper High School in Juhu. As soon as she completed her studies, she got a few offers from film producers to act in their film. Then she didn't look back and passionately got involved in establishing her career in films. At the moment, it can be said that Rani Mukherjee has become an integral part of Bollywood. To know the complete life history of Rani Mukherji, read on.

Film Career
Her debut film was Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat that was released in the year 1996. The movie was a flop and could not gain the appreciation of people. Her next two films Ghulam and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai were blockbusters that were well acclaimed. For Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, she received the Filmfare award in the Best Supporting Actress category. It brought her stardom overnight. Then, she was offered a number of promising roles.

Not only she has kept the image of a glamour girl, but also proved that she is a perfect example of beauty with brains. Her performance in the film Saathiya was highly praised. In the year 2003, she was given an entirely different look in the film Chalte Chalte, in which she was starred opposite to Shahrukh Khan. Rani looked real stunning in this movie, which enhanced her male fans group. Her other major hits comprise of Hum Tum, Veer Zaara and Black. She has done quite a number of films with the best directors of the industry like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Karan Johar and B. R. Chopra.

Awards Won
Filmfare Awards (1999, 2003, 2005 and 2006)
Star Screen Awards (1997, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007)
Zee Cine Awards (1999, 2005 and 2006)
International Indian Film Academy Awards (2005 and 2006)
Bollywood Awards (2003, 2005 and 2006)
Global Indian Film Awards (2005)
Stardust Awards (2006)
MTV Lycra Awards (2005)
Sansui Awards (2003)

Notable Works of Rani Mukherjee
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat
Saathiya
Hum Tum
Chalte Chalte
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Black
Bunty Aur Babli
Baabul
Paheli
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
Hey Ram
Ghulam
Veer Zaara
Yuva
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