Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit – Top 10 roles of the actress, ‘Abodh’, ‘Tezaab’, ‘Devdas’

Madhuri Dixit, Bollywood's dancing diva, turns a year older today. The talented actress has charmed many hearts through her onscreen avatars in her long and successful career. On the occasion of her 49th birthday, we remember some of her most notable roles.

Abodh: Madhuri Dixit's acting debut in 'Abodh' at an young age of sixteen was well received. In the film, Madhuri played the role of an innocent girl who is married off at a young age. It is only after she grows up that she realizes the love for her husband and the intimacy that comes with marriage.

Tezaab: Madhuri Dixit rose to fame with the 1988 release ‘Tezaab’, making her one of the biggest actresses. She played a girl who is forced to become a dancer after being sold to a gangster. Her dance steps in ‘Ek Do Teen’ had the audience absolutely mesmerised.

Ram Lakhan: In 1989, Madhuri co-starred with Anil Kapoor in Subhash Ghai’s ‘Ram Lakhan’. Even though she had a small part to play, Madhuri stole the show and ‘Ram Lakhan’ went on to become a major blockbuster.

Dil: Madhuri outshone when she appeared in ‘Dil’ opposite Aamir Khan in 1990. She left her sweet girl-next-door-image behind with this film. Madhuri also won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her role as Madhu.

Beta: Madhuri successfully paired with Anil Kapoor for Indra Kumar's 'Beta'. She played the role of a woman who tries her best to protect her husband from his evil stepmother. The film was a huge hit and became one of the highest grossing films of the year. The song ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl was a super-hit, earning Madhuri the title of the ‘Dhak Dhak girl’.

Anjaam: Madhuri Dixit paired up onscreen with Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in Rahul Rawail’s ‘Anjaam’. Her role as a revenge-seeking wife and mother earned her applause from all quarters.

Hum Aapke Hain Kaun: In one of the biggest wedding hits of all time, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’, Madhuri played the role of a carefree, gutsy girl who agrees to marry her brother-in-law after the death of her sister, though already in love with his younger brother, played by Salman Khan.

Dil Toh Pagal Hai: The role of Pooja in Yash Chopra's 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' was absolutely perfect for Madhuri to show off her dancing skills. She becomes part of a dance troop directed by Rahul, played by Shah Rukh Khan. The chemistry between the two drew audiences in droves.

Pukar: Year 2000 saw Madhuri Dixit once again feature opposite Anil Kapoor in Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Pukar’. Her role as a woman madly in love with her childhood sweetheart, so much so that she commits treason, won her immense critical acclaim. ‘Pukar’ was a moderate success. Her 'Que Sera Sera' number with Prabhu Deva was also one of the high points of the film.

Devdas: Madhuri impressed critics and fans with her performance of the beautiful and graceful Chandramukhi, who is in love with the heartbroken Devdas, played by Shah Rukh Khan. She wooed us by doing the mujra in ‘Maar daala’. Her dance sequence with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in ‘Dola Re Dola’ was a big hit.