Madhuri Dixit is a Bollywood actress with many blockbuster films to her credit. She made her debut in Hindi cinema in 1984 with Aboth and went on to win accolades for her acting and dancing. She has won six Filmfare Awards, four for Best Actress, one for Best Supporting Actress and one special award for her contribution to the film industry. She was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India in 2008.