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The Madhuri Connect
An iPad app to connect with her fans marks Madhuri Dixit’s return to the industry as an actor with a truly global appeal
Madhuri Dixit’s million dollar smile
is legendary but if she were to choose a smile that tugs at her
heartstrings it would have to be a toss up between Hrithik Roshan’s,
Ranbir Kapoor’s and Shashi Kapoor’s. However, she still remembers how a
fan --- who came up to her and complimented her on her smile --- had her
name shaved onto his head! And as for her family? Well, they loved
seeing her smile. “My mom and the rest of my relatives used to say, Porgi chi hasi chaan aahey (the girl has a nice smile).”
“I’ll probably do one film a year --- Dedh Ishqiya and Gulabi Gang are what I’m doing for now,” says Madhuri who explains that handling two ‘production’ houses --- professional and personal --- will require her to be adept at multi-tasking and time management. But despite the discipline involved in maintaining a healthy work-home balance Madhuri says that she enjoys what she’s doing. “Both the films (I am doing right now) have good, strong roles. I work hard at what I’m doing,” she says.’
Despite her love for dance, coming back to centre stage after a long hiatus did make her a bit apprehensive about performing in public. “I hadn't done it for four years. But, to my surprise it wasn't difficult. Acting and dancing are hard to forget.” The actor says that her parents always encouraged her as far as dance was concerned. “In fact my husband also loves music and dance,” she declares.
So when this lady with a beautiful smile decided to return to Mumbai,
it came as no surprise to anyone that she was inundated with offers.
However, as she admits, “At that point in time bringing up my babies was
more exciting than doing a movie. I am open to all kinds of film offers
now as long as I am not asked to do anything boring. It has to be a
project which is convenient to both the producer and me, in terms of
location, etc. I can now take the time to do a movie and still look
after my home and kids.”
While she might have stayed away from the glare of the limelight for a
while, the actress was never really out of touch with Bollywood or her
admirers. She recently launched her own iPad application, Madhuri Dixit
HD, to connect with her fans.
Getting set to strike a balance between work and home, Madhuri feels
that one’s priorities change when one has kids. “You realise the
importance of love and sharing. Once I was the centre of my kids’
universe now they are at the centre of mine!” she laughs.
“I’ll probably do one film a year --- Dedh Ishqiya and Gulabi Gang are what I’m doing for now,” says Madhuri who explains that handling two ‘production’ houses --- professional and personal --- will require her to be adept at multi-tasking and time management. But despite the discipline involved in maintaining a healthy work-home balance Madhuri says that she enjoys what she’s doing. “Both the films (I am doing right now) have good, strong roles. I work hard at what I’m doing,” she says.’
Despite her love for dance, coming back to centre stage after a long hiatus did make her a bit apprehensive about performing in public. “I hadn't done it for four years. But, to my surprise it wasn't difficult. Acting and dancing are hard to forget.” The actor says that her parents always encouraged her as far as dance was concerned. “In fact my husband also loves music and dance,” she declares.
“Dancing styles have changed over the generations,’’ says Madhuri
explaining that she practises a lot to perfect her art. “On screen I
love watching Hrithik Roshan dance. And I love Madhubala’s smile. I
think it’s the best in the industry!” Madhuri laughs as we go back to
talking about megawatt smiles.
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