Happy b'day Madhuri Dixit: 12 best performances of the dancing diva

While she is known for her brilliant performances in films like Beta, Anjaam and Hum Apke Hai Kaun, it isn’t her acting skills that caught the audiences’ eyes in the beginning. Dixit’s claim to fame was her flawless dance moves, the glimpse of which, cine-goers saw in 1988 with Tezaab’s Ek Do Teen. After the film became a hit, there was no looking back for the actress. And now, after twenty six years, although she is one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood, she is still etched as ‘The Dancing Diva’ in all Hindi movie lovers’ memories.

The actress, who turns 47 years old today has reigned in Bollywood for over two decades and with recent releases like Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang she has made it clear that she is here to stay.  However, despite the fact that we do see her shake a leg on the dance reality show — Jhalak Dikhla Jaa every now and then, it’s been long since we last saw the actress bust some moves on the celluloid. So, on her birthday, here’s a look at twelve of her best dance performances over the years. Take a look:

1. Chane Ke Khet Mein (Anjaam)

2. Ek Do Teen (Tezaab)

3. Humko Aaj Kal Hai (Sailaab)

4.Tu Shayar Hai (Saajan)

5. Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai (Khalnayak)

6.Aaj Na Chhodunga Tujhe (Dil)

7.Piya Ghar Aaya (Yaarana)

8. Dhak Dhak Karne Laga (Beta)

9. Kay Sera Sera (Pukar)

10.Kathak (Dil Toh Pagal Hai)

11.Didi Tera Dewar Deewana (Hum Apke Hai Kaun)

12. Kahe Chedd Chedd Mohe (Devdas)