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Madhuri Dixit:She's the original dancing diva of Bollywood and her acting skills can put anyone in Bollywood to shame. Add to that her 100-watt smile and Madhuri Dixit is one actress in Bollywood who is second to none!
Mads, as she is fondly known is a multi-talented actress, dancer and also a reality TV show judge. But if you think you know your superstar, read on to find out what you didn't know!
Madhuri was once quoted as saying that, "I hope I'm not sounding presumptuous or vain. but I think, like Sridevi, I was another heroine who could break the barriers between the classes and the masses".
Her salary for the 1994 film,Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!opposite Salman Khan, was Rs. 27,535,729.
She is perhaps the only actress in Bollywood who has received maximum Filmfare nominations, the Indian equivalent to the Oscars. Madhuri has been nominated 13 times in total.
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Unknown facts about Bollywood Actresses
Vidya Balan:She may have carved a niche for herself in Bollywood, but Vidya Balan's journey was far from easy. The multiple award-winning actress, who served as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival last year, faced a lot of disappointments. Before she got selected for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film,Parineeti, the actress went through 40 screen tests and had to do 17 make-up shoots before the director selected her as his film's heroine. The actress, who started her career with TV, and was a known face on TV, tried her hands at regional films. She was first rejected by a Tamil producer and her Malayalam film opposite superstar, Mohanlal, titledChakramwas shelved. Vidya then debuted as a model in 1998 with a Surf Excel ad. The actress is apparently a cleanliness freak and allegedly suffers from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). She is also said to have played cupid for all her friends and loves to set her friends up.
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Unknown facts about bollywood actresses
Priyanka Chopra:The former beauty pageant queen, and Miss World, Priyanka Chopra has it all! Apart from acting, she also has an independent music career. She has also roped in some famous international stars for her singles. But did you know that Pee Cee, who has made her mark internationally, has been chosen for the National Opus Honour Choir at the state level, making her the only Indian in USA to receive this honour. She was the first choice for J.P. Dutta'sUmrao Jaanwhich she turned down to do the film,Bluffmaster. Aishwarya Rai soon replaced her. Priyanka made her cinematic debut with the Tamil filmThamizhanin 2002.
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Unknown facts about bollywood actresses
Deepika Padukone:Deepika Padukone is the only actress in Bollywood to enter the Rs 500 crore club, delivering back-to-back hits with films likeRace 2,Cocktail,Chennai ExpressandGoliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela. But her journey in Bollywood has been a struggle as the actress had delivered several flops, after a successful debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan inOm Shaanti Om. The actress also told the media, "I don't think I am a star; I consider myself like any other girl who is of my age. Others may be working in office and doing different jobs. Similarly I don't think I am doing something different. I am also working." The actress' favourite list of Indian designers include Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bal. Though her figure does not vouch for it, the actress loves to eat!
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Unknown facts about Bollywood Actresses
Katrina Kaif:The Barbie doll of Bollywood entered the glam world at the tender age of 14, when she began her modelling career for a jewellery brand. Among her favourite international designers are Armani, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace. The pretty actress has a penchant for chess and a fondness for cooking. Renowned international designer, Emilio Pucci gifted her with a silver dress worth Rs 2 lakh which she wore in the 2007 film,Welcome. Kat is reportedly said to be the most photographed woman in India.
