Madhuri Dixit (born Madhuri Shankar Dixit on May 15, 1967, in Mumbai, India) is a celebrated Indian actress and accomplished Kathak dancer who has appeared in over 70 Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Bollywood's leading actresses, earning widespread acclaim for her talent, beauty, and exceptional dancing skills. Dixit is often cited by the media as one of the best actresses in Bollywood, appearing in numerous commercially successful films and receiving recognition for several of her performances.

She has won six Filmfare Awards, including four for Best Actress, one for Best Supporting Actress, and one Special Award. Dixit also holds the record for the highest number of Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare Awards, with 13. In 2008, she was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India. Known as the "Dhak Dhak Girl" of Bollywood, Madhuri's iconic films include Tezaab (1988), Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), and Devdas (2002). In addition to her illustrious film career, she has served as a judge on popular dance reality shows and actively engages in philanthropic work, including advocacy for children's rights with UNICEF. Madhuri is married to Dr. Shriram Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, and they have two sons.