Enjoyed Madhuri Dixit's performance in Mrs Deshpande? Revisit more unforgettable roles of the Bollywood diva on OTT

Madhuri Dixit portayed a serial killer's role for the first time ever in Mrs Deshpande, which is streaming on JioHotstar. Let's have a look at her other iconic roles with OTTplay Premium!

Madhuri Dixit in Mrs Deshpande

Madhuri Dixit, the 1990s diva, returned with a bang as a serial killer in Mrs Deshpande a JioHotstar original series that released on December 19. The 58-year-old actress has given several unforgettable performances throughout her four-decade of career, and seems not slowing down any sooner! If you have already watched Mrs Deshpande and enjoyed every bit of Madhuri's performance, revisit some of the other iconic roles with OTTplay Premium and cherish the diva's legendary aura in Bollywood.

Madhuri Dixit's iconic roles to revisit:

Devdas

Madhuri Dixit gave a parallelly brilliant performance in this Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial back in 2002, despite having Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the leads. Her portayal as courtesan Chandramukhi brought grace to the screens. Her dance skills particularly in songs like 'Maar Dala', solidified her status as a timeless Bollywood diva and a performance that earned her many accolades.

Lajja

Another bold character portayed by Madhuri Dixit in this 2001 crime drama, where she is seen as Janki, a free-spirited theatre actress who has a strong sense of justice and power of challenging societal norms. Madhuri's role is considered unique in Lajja as it subverted typical Bollywood female character tropes. She was not a mere victim or a one-dimensional figure, rather her character was complex, multi-faceted and proactive.

Koyla

Madhuri Dixit gave a tough portayal opposite Shah Rukh Khan in this intense action drama. He played an innocent village girl who has been deceived by the ruthless landlord Raaja Saab. Despite being an innocent woman, she defies all the odds and societal norms. She stands strong against the tyrannical Raja Saab after discovering his deception. She also help Shah Rukh Khan's character to grow and find justice of his own.

Khal Nayak

Although Madhuri Dixit portays the love interest of the lead police officer Ram Kumar, her performance caught much attention when she help her lover in arresting the notorious Balaram Prasad. Her character as Ganga is strong, courageous and intelligent, rather than just a romantic interest. She balances emotion with unwavering resolve, which resonated strongly with audiences.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Madhuri Dixit's portayal as Nisha oozes grace, emotionally strong, playful and charming, embodying the ideal modern Indian woman in a traditional family setting. Nisha balances traditional values with modern spirit that caught much attention of the 1990s audiences. Her charisma and talent worked as a major crowd-puller back in that time, even more than Salman Khan. She's still remember for her dance skills in the song 'Didi Tera Devar Deewana'.

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