Madhuri Dixit receives 'Special Recognition' Award at IFFI 2023: A look at her best films

Madhuri Dixit Nene has been honoured with a ‘Special Recognition’ award at the 54th International Film Festival of India. The nine-day festival kickstarted on 20 November at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Panjim, Goa. Among all the celebrities who graced the opening ceremony of IFFI 2023, Madhuri Dixit was also one of those who took to the stage and performed on her iconic songs like Maar Daala, Dola Re Dola, and Aaja Nach Le. During the event, the actress was honoured with the ‘Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema’ Award. Union Minister Anurag Thakur applauded the actress for her talent and also shared a post on social media.

An icon across the ages, @MadhuriDixit has graced our screens with unparalleled talent for four incredible decades.

From the effervescent Nisha to the captivating Chandramukhi, the majestic Begum Para to the indomitable Rajjo, her versatility knows no bounds.

Today, we are… pic.twitter.com/HlYUWHsWRY

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) November 20, 2023

Meanwhile, as the actress receives the prestigious award, adding yet another feather to her cap, let’s take a look at some of her best-known films. Madhuri Dixit’s best films Dil (1990): One of her best-known films is the 1990 film Dil. Considered an iconic movie to date, Madhuri Dixit was cast opposite Aamir Khan in the romantic drama film as they played the roles of college-going lovebirds. Madhuri also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Beta (1992): When talking about Madhuri Dixit films, one cannot forget the 1992 film Beta which actually gave the actress the title of the ‘Dhak Dhak Girl’. Paired opposite actor Anil Kapoor, the film is still loved among fans. The songs from the film like ‘Koyal Si Teri Boli’ and ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ are also popular to date.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994): Another of Madhuri Dixit’s best-known films which is also one of the biggest films in India, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! was released in 1994 and won five Filmfare awards and also National award. A complete family entertainer, the film had a big starcast including Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Renuka Shahane, Mohnish Bahl, Reema Lagoo, Anupam Kher, and many others. The Sooraj Barjatya directorial follows the story of Prem and Nisha who fall in love with each other. However, their love story is cut short when Nisha is asked to get married to her brother-in-law Rajesh.

Dil To Pagal Hai (1997): Another fan favourite is the 1997 film Dil To Pagal Hai which revolves around a love triangle between Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit. Yet another iconic film directed by Yash Chopra and also one of the most loved films of Madhuri Dixit’s career, Dil To Pagal Hai was a big hit, thanks to the plot and songs that clearly connected with the fans.

Devdas (2002): One can never forget to talk about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Devdas where Madhuri Dixit was seen in one of the leading roles of Chandramukhi. The magnum opus might have clocked 20 years, however, it still remains fresh in fans’ minds. With Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas, Aishwarya Rai as Paro, and Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi, the film has its own story to tell and its soundtrack also carries forward the legacy of the film. Some of the iconic songs picturised on Madhuri Dixit include Kaahe Chhed Mohe, Maar Dala, and Dola Re Dola.

While we have curated the top five best films of her career, the list is quite long with many other films to her name.