Dixit at an event for Olay in 2013
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Born | 15 May 1967 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1984–present |
Spouse(s) | Shriram Madhav Nene (m. 1999) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Website | www |
Dixit made her film debut in Abodh (1984)[3] and received wider public recognition with Tezaab (1988).[4] She went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema with the films Ram Lakhan (1989), Parinda (1989), Dil (1990), Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Raja (1995), and Dil To Pagal Hai (1997).[4][5] She also garnered critical acclaim for her work in the dramas Anjaam (1994), Mrityudand (1997),[5] Pukar (2000), Lajja (2001) and Devdas (2002).[6] In 2002, she took a sabbatical from films to raise her children and made a comeback with the musical Aaja Nachle in 2007,[7] later starring in the 2014 dramas Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang.[4]
In addition to acting in films, Dixit has featured as a talent judge for four seasons of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.[8] She has participated in several stage shows and has engaged in philanthropic activities. In 2014, she was appointed the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in India.[9] She is married to the Dr. Shriram Madhav Nene, with whom she has two children.[7]
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