Meet sisters of superstar Madhuri Dixit, as gorgeous as her, are not actors, they work as…, names are…
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many charming faces have captivated millions of people, but there is one name whose charm remains unmatched. From her expressive eyes to her graceful moves, this actress inevitably tops the list of beauty in the film industry. Also, famously called the 'Dhak Dhak' girl of Bollywood, she is an iconic actress who entered the industry during the golden age of cinema and has continued to win the hearts of the audience even today. But besides her unmatched beauty, it's also her sisters who don't belong to the dazzling industry but are equally beautiful, proving that beauty runs in the family.
The person we are talking about is no other than Madhuri Dixit and her sister, Rupa Dixit. Entering the industry in the year 1984 with the film Abodh, Madhuri had a remarkable start and has been widely celebrated since then. Besides her strong screen presence and impeccable performance, Madhuri is also known for her graceful dance, especially her passion for Kathak.
Daughter of Shankar Dixit and Snehlata Dixit, Madhuri was born in a Maharashtrian family. She also has two sisters, Rupa Dixit and Bharti Dixit, and one brother, Ajit Dixit.
Although Madhuri is a big Bollywood star, she would rather enjoy a quiet and private life away from the media glare. Her sisters, Rupa and Bharti Dixit, are professionals. Rupa Dixit is a software architect, and Bharti Dixit is a computer engineer, besides being academically successful, both sisters also share the creative passion of dancing with Madhuri. All three sisters started learning Kathak at the age of three, and just like Madhuri, they are formally trained classical dancers who incorporate their talent and looks to enter the film industry.
In a post shared by Madhuri, fans couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance of the sisters to the actress.
Being the black sheep of the family, Madhuri initially never planned on becoming a celebrity. infact her father wanted her to pursue medicine and become a doctor. But her unwavering passion made his father nothing but support Madhuri in her dreams, and clearly, it turned out to be a great decision for him and his daughter.
Currently, Madhuri lives a peaceful life with Dr. Shriram Nene and their two sons, balancing her family life with occasional film and TV appearances
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