Madhuri Dixit is the all time top Bollywood Actress. She was a top-line model in India before entering the Hindi film industry. Madhuri made a humble beginning with the Rajshris in a much forgotten film Abodh. It was director Subhash Ghai who paved the way for her super star status in Bollywood. Madhuri whose ambition was to become a Micro - Biologist instead, became a number one star in the tinsel world and has remained so justifying Ghai's predictions for her. It was the release of Tezaab (1988) that made things happen for Madhuri. A superb performance followed in Dil (1990) - which brought Madhuri her first Filmfare award, a rapport was struck with Indra Kumar which resulted in two more blockbusters Beta (1991) and Raja (1995). 1990 onwards, a hit film per year followed including Saajan, Khalnayak, Prem Pratigaya, cumulating in Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), hindi cinema's biggest blockbuster to date. Madhuri mania ensured the success of Raja (1995), a film with many flaws, thus Madhuri was renamed as female Amitabh Bachchan. As well as being a talented actress, Madhuri Dixit is also a fine dancer. Her sizzling dance numbers, Ek Do Teen, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga and Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai are Bollywood's most sensual moments. Married to "Sriram Nene" on 17 October, 1999. She didn't quit films after marriage. She gave us a splendid performance in Pukar. Now she is blessed with a baby boy. Then after a short gap, she came back in Lajja with a super performance which bagged her the Best Supporting Actor award in the Lux Zee Cine Awards 2002. Madhuri make a grand comeback with 'Devdas', which released world wide & has won raving reviews and acclaim. Now she has become more selective in choosing films and spends more time with her husband based in Los Angeles. She was also awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25, 2001 in Delhi. Tbe award recognizes excellence in various activities affecting national life.