Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit and Shiney Ahuja

May 15th marks the birthday of two actors of Bollywood who can make you smile and cry within a blink - the Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit Nene turns a year older and so does Shiney Ahuja!

Often cited as the actress with a golden smile, Madhuri Dixit made her debut on the silver-screen in Rajshri productions Abodh at the tender age of 17, However, it was the movie Tezaab that found her glamour and fame. Since then, Madhuri has proved to be a versatile actress where one could see her portray the role of an arrogant girl in Dil, a devoted wife in Beta, a revenge seeking wife in Anjaam and a courtesan in Devdas with equal conviction. Famous artist MF Hussain was so enraptured with Madhuri that he even ended up making a movie - Gaja Gamini - which she starred in and was a tribute for the lovely actress herself. A movie titled Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, where Antra Mali plays a girl who wanted to be the next Madhuri Dixit and make it big in Bollywood was also tributed to Madhuri. The actress made her first appearance on TV hosting a reality show called Kahin Na Kahin Koi Hai and will soon be returning as a judge on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa along with Remo D'Souza and Karan Johar.

Madhuri has so far won six Filmfare awards - four of which are for Best Female Actress while two for supporting roles. A special Filmfare award was also presented to her for completing 25 years in Bollywood and in 2008 she was awarded the Padma Shri.With a wonderful family life, Madhuri is a loving wife to Dr Shriram Chandra Nene and a mother of two wonderful boys. 

Madhuri also ranks much before others on the dance platform, thanks to her grace and her early training in Kathak; the song "Kaahe Chhed Mohe" choreographed by Pandit Birju Maharaj stands as proof. She also has a long list of songs to her credit and choosing a few is a hard task. However, the popular one that make you shake a leg stand as thus; the sensual "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga" from Beta, the enchanting "Ek Do Teen" from Tezaab, "Chane Ke Khet Mein" from Anjaam, the lively "Didi Tera Devar Deewana" from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, "Choli Ke Peechhe" from Khalnaayak, "Akhiyan Milaun" from Raja, "Mera Piya Ghar Aaya" from Yaarana,  the fun "Koi Ladki Hai" from Dil To Pagal Hai, "Kay Sera Sera" from Pukar and the soulful "Maar Daala" from Devdas.

 

Born in Delhi, Shiney Ahuja was always attracted to theatre right from college days. He attended several workshops of NSD and joined the theatre group Tag. Soon, he started modelling and acted in various commercials. He also appeared in a music video for the British-Asian band, Stereo Nation. Shiney debuted with the critically acclaimed Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi which was released in various film festivals before hitting the cinematic theatres. He won five awards for Best Debut Male (Filmfare, IIFA, Screen, Stardust and Zee Cine Awards) for the role of Vikram Malhotra. His next movie was Gangster which was a hit and his role Daya in the film impressed both the critics and the box office. He has also beautifully played the 'other man' in Shilpa Shetty's character's life in Life In A...Metro. Shiney also gave a fine performance as Vidya Balan's husband in the suspense thriller, Bhool Bhulaiyaa.

Bringing Shiney Ahuja playlists, a few of his popular songs are "Labon Ko Labon Pe" from Bhool Bhulaiyaa "In Dino" and "Alvida" from Life In A...Metro, "Bheegi Bheegi" and "Ya Ali" from Gangster, "Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai", "Chal Chale", "Bin Tere" from Woh Lamhe and Khoya Khoya Chand title track.