Madhuri Dixit received the Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian cinema.
Madhuri Dixit received the Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian cinema and the ex- Bollywood diva says the credit is the result of her hard work and integrity.
"It's always a wonderful feeling to have your work honored. One has worked so hard for so many years. The Padma Shri is a culmination of all my hard work and honesty. I think I'm being honored for doing my work sincerely," said the delightful Madhuri .
On the question whether she felt was it a right time to quit films when she was in the peak, Madhuri reacted: "What's the right time? If you mean the right time to have kids then let me remind you a 63-year-old woman had twins. Nothing is impossible at any age any more.
As for me, I had always said if I meet the right person I wouldn't think twice about giving up my career. And that's exactly what I did. I never planned anything in life."
Major hits
She ruled the Hindi film industry in 1980s and 90s and gave hits like Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Beta, Dil, Saajan, Khalnayak, Dil To Pagal Hai and Devdas. Madhuri says the fact that back home people still want to see her on screen makes her happy.
"It is wonderful to know that people still think about me in my home country, although I don't live here any more. That they still want me back, it makes me feel very wanted."
Earlier Madhuri was in the country, it was for the release of her riposte film Aaja Nachle. The film didn't work, but she says its in wasn't a propel to her.
“I did my part genuinely. And I did everything I could. So did the whole team. I've worked in this field long enough to know you win some, you lose some. Sometimes you feel everything is going right and the end product still falls apart. It's okay."
Shri."
After the Padma Shri, Madhuri is staying back in Mumbai to grab hold of up with family friends and a whole lot of personal work.
"I do have a life beyond movies," she laughed.
To conclude, is Madhuri Dixit's sensation undiminished by time, marriage, motherhood and the disastrous riposte vehicle?
"I never thought of what you call an sensation. For me this life as a wife and mother was what I dreamt of almost all my life."
Madhuri Dixit to join the bandwagon
Madhuri Dixit is to emerge with the Bachchans during the North American leg of The Unforgettable Tour that kicks off at The Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 18, 2008.

"For Madhuri, it'd be the easiest thing in the world for her to join the concerts in the US as she is based there," revealed a close friend of the Bachchans .

Besides the Bachchans (Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai) other Bollywood faculty that will be a part of the whole expedition includes Bipasha Basu, Ritesh Deshmukh and the duo of Vishal-Shekhar.

Regardless of plunging the tour as a brain child of Amitabh Bachchan, Wizcraft, which is supervising the the tour, is not ready to jeopardy relying on just the Bachchans, Bipasha and Ritesh to drag in the crowds, sentient of their boundaries as live entertainers.
Other Bollywood stars who have been roped in to dapper up the tour contribution at other chosen places include Kareena's beaus, Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan(past and present..lol..)
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Madhri Dixit named for Padma Shri award on Republic Day
Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, heartthrob of many, who had returned with the dance and music film “Aaaja Nachle†has been named for the prestigious Padmashri award.
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“Aaja Nachleâ€, although a very emotional movie containing dance, could not be a box office knock, but for her numerous fans it was a extravagance, who liked her performance. Madhuri is married to a US based heart surgeon and has two small sons.
"I have never been a part of number game and we are not the racing horses who should be numbered. Either the work you do is good or bad. I have come back not because I miss the media archlights or being written about... it's secondary. I missed my craft!" she was quoted as saying.
Although Madhuri has gone back to her husband and kids in the US, but many producers/directors are in talk with her for signing her in their movie. According to rumours, she is yet to sign any movie, her main concern being raising her small kids.
I am an ardent and dedicated fan of Madhuri and I appreciate the Government of India for honouring her with this award. She really deserves it. Congratulations Madhuri!!
(Pl read related article on this topic in bestdesi.com)
Bollywood 2007 a Look Back
The year that was 2007
Film
Chak De! India was voted the No. 1 Bollywood film of 2007. BestDesi.com asked a cross section of people in the Indian film industry about their favourite film.
- Last year when Bollywood stars were asked about their favorite film of the year 2006, most of them couldn't decide between Rang De Basanti and Lage Raho Munnabhai. This year, the Bollywood industry seems to have found universal appeal in the Shah Rukh Khan starred Chak De! India.
- The film had everything: a taut screenplay, a patriotic theme, great direction, brilliant characters and superb performances. It was a combination which worked exceptionally well.
- There were films such as Om Shanti Om
, Bheja Fry, Black Friday, Metro, Gandhi My Father and Jab We Met that came across the stars' minds, but none of them equaled the universal acceptance that Chak De! India received to take first place.
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Bollywood Update Dec 5 2007
Shah Rukh Khan has been offered a Bentley car by Director Ravi Chopra for his guest appearance in the film
Bhoothnath. Ravi Chopra had to do this as SRK did not accept any sum as fees for the guest appearance. It is learnt that King Khan used his own apparels and accessories in the film.
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Shah Rukh Khan after his London visit recently gifted Farah Khan a Book titled names of babies; but that of course was is of no use to Farah Khan who says the books contains only Christian names like John, Jospeph,Mathew … etc.
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Deepika Podukone has a signed an untitled movie with Ranbir Kapoor. The shooting will take place in London. She also has Priyadarshan's Pirate, a comedy about a band of musicians that opposes piracy in the world of entertainment and Nikhil Advani's thriller Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo opposite Akshay Kumar. Ranbir Kapoor on the other hand, will next appear in a Yash Raj Film to be directed by Siddharth Anand whose recent film Ta Ra Rum Pum barely tattered through at the Box Office. Fascinatingly, Yash Raj had given Ranbir's father Rishi Kapoor one of his finest films - Kabhi Kabhie.
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Priyanka Chopra , the Don girl will be seen in a Shampoo advertisement along with Material Girl Madonna, in an international collaboration. Most of Priyanka’s endorsements have been international brands which means she is dealing with the who’s who. Her name is being circulated in the right circles and so when Sunsilk was on the lookout for an international face from India who could match Madonna and Marilyn they decided on Priyanka? Priyanka Chopra’s recent contract with Sunsilk has put the actress in esteemed company. The shampoo brand has not only taken on the ex-Ms World but also international pop singer Madonna as well as Marilyn Monroe as their new worldwide ambassadors.
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Hema Malini, not so content with her daughter Esha’s filmy work, is setting up a Production House to her betis, wherein one will find Esha in the lead role of their film and Ahana, her second daughter will carry on the backdrop matters. Other than a mom who else will understand the whims of her daughter?
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Shahid Kapoor is in a big dilemma, as he does not know in whose film he should first work , as both his parents {mother Nilima Azim and father Pankaj Kapoor.. now both divorced }are going to make films in their own way and they both want Shahid Kapoor in the lead role.
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Although Madhuri Dixit has packed her baggage and proceeded to US, but the murmuring is that Yash Raj Films wants her to do more films for them. They have some tailor made scripts in particular keeping Madhuri in view. But Madhuri’s stipulation is that the film’s shooting will have to be held in US and furthermore, she will give the shooting schedule only during her son’s vacation period. Anything for you Madhuri!
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