Popularly known as Bollywood’s Dhak-Dhak Girl, actress Madhuri Dixit was born on May 15, 1967, into a Marathi family. Alongside her professional achievements, her personal life has often been the talk of the town.
Throughout her film career, Madhuri was linked with several Bollywood actors, but the most discussed among them was actor Anil Kapoor, with whom she reportedly had a romantic affair.
Appeared Together in Over 15 Films
The pairing of Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit was one of the most iconic on-screen couples of the 1980s and 1990s, captivating audiences with their sizzling chemistry.
Madhuri made her film debut with Abodh in 1984, but it was Tezaab (1988), co-starring Anil Kapoor, that earned her true fame. The film was a blockbuster and marked the beginning of their hit collaborations.
They later starred together in several successful films including:
- Beta
- Ram Lakhan
- Kishen Kanhaiya
- Jeevan Ek Sangharsh
- Pukar
They also featured in numerous hit songs like One Two Ka Four, Bada Dukh Dena, and the iconic Dhak Dhak Karne Laga.
Affair Rumours and Career Decisions
According to reports, while their on-screen romance won hearts, their off-screen bond also deepened. It is said the two dated for quite some time, despite the fact that Anil Kapoor was already married.
Rumors went so far as to claim that Anil’s wife once visited a film set out of suspicion about their closeness. However, neither Anil nor Madhuri ever confirmed the affair, calling it mere speculation.
Despite their popularity, the duo reportedly decided to stop working together at one point. Their last film of that era was Pukar in 2000. After a long gap, they reunited onscreen in Total Dhamaal (2018), nearly 18 years later.
Married a Doctor, Left Rumours Behind
Besides Anil Kapoor, Madhuri was also rumoured to have been linked with Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda, and Jackie Shroff. However, she put all rumors to rest by marrying Dr. Shriram Madhav Nene in 1999, a cardiovascular surgeon based in the USA.
The couple has two sons — Raayan and Arin. Madhuri leads a happy life with her family and remains active in the entertainment world, primarily through TV reality shows and social media, rather than films.
