Madhuri Dixit (lang-mr?????? ???????) (born Madhuri Shankar Dixit on 15 May 1967) is an Indian Bollywood actress (actor). Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinemas leading actresses and accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercial successes and was recognised for several performances as well as dance numbers in various films. Dixit is often cited by the media as one of the most prominent female actresses in Bollywood.cite webtitle=specials.rediff.comwork=Bollywoods Best Actress. Ever.url=January 2009 In 2008, she was awarded the Padma Shri, Indias fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India.