Madhoo's Youthful Glow Stuns Onlookers; Fans Say 'Ye Shilpa Ko Compete Karti Hai'
Fans took to the comment box and compared her to Shilpa Shetty, who is also known for defying time when it comes to ageing. 'Ye shilpa ko compete krti hai", wrote a user. 'How she is still so young?" questioned another. 'Mujhe maa uski beti lag rhi hai or beti maa," quipped a third user.
In February, Akshay Kumar met his Elaan co-star Madhoo after 20 years at the teaser launch of Kannappa. Recalling working with Madhoo, he complimented her fitness, adding that she hasn't changed at all in all these years and and still looks the same. 'Mujhe aaj itti khushi hain ki main aaj Madhoo ji se mila hoon. Maine ek film kari thi inke saath, she played the lead role opposite me in Elaan (I am so happy to meet Madhoo). I am very happy today. I am meeting her after 20 years," said Akshay.
Further adding, 'But you haven't changed at all. You look the same. I told her bilkul aisa lagta hain jaise raat ko fridge mein jaake so jaati hain (It seems like she sleeps inside the fridge at night)," Akshay playfully told the media, with a shy Madhoo beside him.
In a 2017 interview with The Times of India, Madhoo spoke about ageing and working actively in films. She said, 'I don't believe in age affecting your persona. I hate it when people say indha vayasula ippadithan. It's not written anywhere that you should look a certain way in a certain age. In my mind, I'm always an actor. I might not be doing any films for five years, but if I get an offer, I should be able to start shooting immediately. I believe in being holistically healthy."
When asked about how she manages to keep up with fashion and life trends, the Roja star said, 'I don't browse through style magazines to find out what's happening in the fashion world. But if you are around people who turn out well to all the haute parties, you automatically imbibe it. I attend parties, and red carpet and film events and I can't look out of place there. I believe that looking good will make you feel good and lift your mood."
A very popular actress of the 90s, Madhoo married industrialist Anand Shah on February 19, 1999. They are parents to two daughters, Keia and Ameya. For the unversed, Shah is Juhi Chawla's husband, Jay Mehta's cousin.
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