7 Lesser Known Facts About Madhuri Dixit

She was reportedly paid Rs 2.75 crores for her role in ‘Hum Aapke Hai Koun' back in 1994.

The famous painter, late M.F. Hussain was so fascinated by her beauty, that he watched 'Hum Aapke Hai Koun' 67 times and also made his Bollywood debut as a director with 'Gaja Gamini' starring Madhuri and SRK in 2000.

Her costume for song 'Kahe Chedd Mohe' weighed 30 kgs, but she still managed to pull off the dance.

During her college days, she wanted to pursue a career in Microbiology and even completed the course.

She is the only Bollywood actress to have been nominated 14 times for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She has received 6 filmfare awards in total.

Apparently, one of her fans from Jamshedpur has launched a calendar, where the year begins from 15th May i.e from Madhuri's Birthday.

She is also the only actress from her time to have been choreographed by the legendary Kathak guru, Pandit Birju Maharaj for 'Devdas'.