Saralnama
Madhuri Dixit debuted in 1984 with the film Abodh by Rajshri Films. Before becoming famous with Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! in 1994, she faced many challenges. Producer Pahlaj Nihalani said Madhuri refused to act opposite newcomer Govinda, leading him to cast Neelam instead. He offered her other films, but she declined. Her early films did not do well. Nihalani helped promote her films by doing mahurat ceremonies, which improved marketing and brought more film launches. Madhuri became known for her dance in Tezaab (1988) and acted in hits like Ram Lakhan, Parinda, Dil, Saajan, Beta, and Khalnayak. Her debut film Abodh showed her as a naive village girl and was made by Rajshri Productions. The film also marked the Bollywood debut of Bengali actor Tapas Paul. Madhuri’s journey shows how she overcame early setbacks to become a top actress. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 10:22 IST; source: link)