Madhuri turns 45 today

Madhuri Dixit was honoured with a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in 2012.

Madhuri Dixit, received the Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian cinema in 2008.

Madhuri has two sons, Arin (born in March 2003) and Raayan (born in March 2005).

Madhuri Dixit married Shriram Madhav Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon in 1999.

Madhuri Dixit made her comeback in 2011 but this time in small screen. She appeared as a judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 along with other co judges Remo D'souza and Malaika Arora Khan.

Madhuri came back to Bollywood in 2007 with Aaja Nach Le. Despite the critics panning it, Dixit's performance was highly appreciated.

In 2002, Madhuri teamed up with SRK and Salmanfor Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam.This proved to be her last film before she became a mother.

After marriage, Madhuri acted in Devdas in 2002. Her role as Chandramukhi got her her fifth Filmfare Award, but this time, in the Best Supporting Actress category.

Madhuri acted in women oriented film Lajja in 2001.

In 2000, Madhuri proved her dancing prowess yet again by matching steps with Prabhu Deva in Pukar.

Dixit's career went into a slump during 1996 and much of 1997. However, she bounced back commercially with Dil To Pagal Hai in 1997 alongside Shahrukh Khan and Karisma Kapoor.. Madhuri bagged her fourth Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category for this movie.

After a dull 1996, Her power packed performance in Prakash Jha's Mrityudand landed Madhuri the Best Actress award at the annual Star Screen Awards.

The biggest hit of Madhuri's career,Hum Aapke Hain Kaun came in 1994, opposite Salman Khan.The film became one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi cinema. This film won Madhuri her third Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category.

The year 1994 was big for Madhuri as she acted in a number of hit films. One of them was the dark thriller Anjaam

Madhuri delivered another superhit in 1993 along with Sanjay Dutt. This was Khalnayak. The hit song Choli ke peechhe kya hai is from this movie.

In 1992, Dixit featured in blockbuster Beta opposite Anil Kapoor. This role got her second Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category.

In 1991,she starred in super hit movie Saajan opposite Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. This was the time when she was rumoured to be dating Sanjay Dutt.

Madhuri got her first Filmfare Best Actress Award for the 1990 film Dil opposite Aamir Khan.After the success of Film, Dixit became one of the top actresses of Bollywood.

In 1989, Madhuri acted in Kanoon Apna Apna opposite Sanjay Dutt. The film also starred Bollywood stalwarts like Dilip Kumar and Nutan.

In 1988, Dixit attained stardom after she landed the lead female role of Mohini in Tezaab opposite Anil Kapoor. The film went on to become that year's highest grossing movie.

Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in Rajshri Productions' movie Abodh in 1984. The film failed in box office.

Dancing diva Madhuri is one of the most loved and admired person in the film industry. as Madhuri turns 45, and plans yet another comeback, we give you, The Best of Madhuri Dixit!