Happy Birthday to the Quintessential Dancing Diva: Madhuri Dixit-Nene!

Age is just a number…

Its Madhuri Dixit-Nene we are talking about, and bwoy, she is not just gorgeous… there’s more to this talented actress, who has turned 48 today. Beyond the million dollar smile and acting chops, the world knows that Madhuri is great dancer… Graceful, Skilled and not to miss, the perfect adaah.… The list can go on.

While the world swears by her dancing skills and all the leading actresses consider her as an idol, Mrs Nene is a favourite of industry’s all leading choreographers. Be it the legend, Pandit Birju Maharaj, who has called her the “best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility,” or Saroj Khan, who has always stated the actress as being her favourite protégé. Even ace choreographers like Vaibhavi Merchant to Remo D’Souza swear by her.

  

There are many songs of Madhuri which are more than two decades old. But still, they are played with uninterrupted frequency from marriages to award shows and are enjoyed the same enviable popularity, till date.

On her birthday today, we bring a list of some of the memorable, evergreen and timeless songs of the longest reigning queen… Maar Daala…

Ek Do Teen

The song was such a huge phenomenon that it introduced ‘Filmfare Best Choreography Award’ for the first time in 1988, which was given to Saroj Khan. Ek Do Teen was from the film Tezaab, and this song gave Madhuri the recognition as a dancing star of Bollywood.

Dhak Dhak

This song from blockbuster Beta is undoubtedly a sensuous, sexy dance number of Madhuri, which ruled the charts for the longest time. So much so, that she was named as ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl after this. Ouch…

Choli Ke Peeche

The A-lister actress rarely did raunchy item numbers in the 90's. But Madhuri broke the norm, and how! This number from Khalnayak was involved in controversies due to its lyrics, but kudos to the actress, who made it a cult classic for years to come. And oh, that sexy choli…

Maar Daala

This mujra song from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas has reserved its place as an iconic number in Bollywood’s history. On an interesting note, what makes this song even more special is the fact that Madhuri was pregnant with her first child during the song’s shoot and she carried a costume weighing around 10 Kgs! Ufff…

Kay Sera Sera

Two epic dancers in one frame- Madhuri and Prabhu Deva! What more can we say, she is probably the only female dancer in B-wood so far who could execute Prabhu Deva’s steps to the T. Killing it with Michael Jackson moves!

Didi Tera Devar Deewana

Only Madhuri could slay it the way she did in this song. She proved that dance is not all about moves; the expressions and act make a sea change! That thumka moves, and yes, we totally digging in the purple saree look till date.

Chane Ke Khet Mein

Remember the thumb-hook step? Initially, the song created a huge controversy because of its double-edged lyrics, but the popularity of this song was propelled mainly because of Madhuri’s dancing and its folk based beats. 

Humko Aaj Kal Hai Intezaar

In this song from Sailaab, Madhuri’s sizzling Maharashtrian looks completely floored her fans. Well, this number certainly showed, how a song based on folklore beats can be as hot – and the credit goes to Mrs Nene. It’s just so difficult to take our eyes off her.

Akhiyan Milaun

Akhiyan Milaun from Raja was an unconventional, hipster style number and the actress totally rocked the leather pants and dancing on a car top. Swaying to the funky tunes..

Aaja Nachale

This song was hugely awaited by fans before its release. Reason – it was Madhuri’s comeback number, post she took a decade-long sabbatical from films (after her marriage.) And bwoy, she never lost the charm, as if she was never gone. A complete treat, paisa vasool number.

For Madhuri…Dil Toh Pagal Hai… Foreva..

Happy Birthday, Diva!

Much Love…….