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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
This star was madly in love Madhuri Dixit, watched her cult film 73 times, was crazy about cricketer's wife, he is…
Madhuri Dixit has made millions of people crazy about her. Be it as Dhak Dhak girl or as Nisha. Fans loved her in every role. But she was crazy about Dr. Nene, and she settled down with him. But one celebrity, or rather the number one person in his field, was crazy about Madhuri Dixit. So crazy that he watched Madhuri Dixit's movie Hum Aapke Hain Koun 73 times. Let us tell you about this celebrity. M.F. Hussain was madly in love with Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit. M.F Hussain was such a crazy fan of Madhuri that he watched a film over 70 times. Madhuri and M.F Hussain collaborated in this iconic film. Apart from Madhuri Dixit, M.F. Hussain was a huge of Vidya Balan, Amrita Rao, and Anushka Sharma. This star was crazy about Madhuri Dixit This was none other than the famous painter M.F. Hussain. Born in Maharashtra, Hussain's full name was Maqbool Fida Hussain. Along with painting, he also worked on some films. He worked as a writer in films. MF Hussain used to be a big fan of Madhuri Dixit. When he saw the actress in a film, he kept watching her. He was smitten by Madhuri's acting and beauty. He used to book the entire theatre to watch her films. MF Hussain became a fan of Madhuri Dixit after watching her film Hum Aapke Hain Koun. He watched this film 73 times. Then he decided that he will make a film with Madhuri Dixit. M.F. Hussain and Madhuri Dixit worked in this film In the year 2000, he made the film Gaja Gamini in which Madhuri Dixit was in the lead role. This film was directed by MF Hussain and he also wrote it along with Kamna Chandra. Apart from Madhuri, Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah were also in the film. However, this film flopped. M.F. Hussain was a huge fan of these Bollywood divas Apart from Madhuri, MF Hussain was also a fan of heroines like Vidya Balan, Amrita Rao, Anushka Sharma (wife of cricketer Virat Kohli) and Tabu. He used to like the acting of all of them a lot. Let us tell you that Madhuri Dixit started her career with the film Abodh in 1984. After this, she appeared in many superhit films. She worked in about 70 films.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shilpa Shirodkar on leaving films, becoming hairdresser abroad: ‘Even put SSC fail in my resume'
Shilpa Shirodkar lit up the screen in the '90s with hits like Hum, Aankhen, and Pehchaan, but after her 2000 film Gaja Gamini, the star quietly stepped away from the spotlight. Now, after years of living a life far from the film industry, Shilpa has opened up about her unconventional journey. Shlipa Shirodkar opened up about life after Bollywood in a recent interview. Shilpa Shirodkar talks about life after marriage Speaking on Gauahar Khan's podcast, MaaaNoranjan, Shilpa offered a candid look at how she transitioned from cinema to a quiet life abroad after marrying banker Aparesh Ranjit. The couple initially moved to the Netherlands, eventually settling in New Zealand. 'To keep myself busy, I did a hairdressing course in New Zealand. It felt connected to acting in some way—with makeup and beauty and all that,' Shilpa said. She even worked in a salon for two months, but the demanding hours clashed with her newlywed life. What came next could easily be mistaken for a film script. With no corporate experience, Shilpa decided to try something unexpected. She told her husband to make her resume. From hairdressing to a corporate job 'I told him, 'Make my resume.' He asked, 'What should I put in it?' I said, 'Don't lie—just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work',' she recalled with a laugh. What started as a fun experiment turned into a turning point. She landed two job offers in a single day. She took up a position as a credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, stepping into a completely new world. But life had other plans. Soon after she joined, she started feeling tired all the time. A friend joked that she might be pregnant. She took a test, and surprisingly, it came back positive. Her pregnancy came with challenges, including insulin injections and weight loss, but she embraced it all with optimism. Shilpa eventually chose to focus fully on motherhood, welcoming daughter Anushka and stepping even further away from the spotlight.
Economic Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Famous Bollywood actress did not hesitate to put Class 12 Fail in her CV when she looked for other jobs. Did she get any?
Synopsis Shilpa Shirodkar, a celebrated actress of the 90s, transitioned from Bollywood to a life abroad after her marriage. She embraced diverse roles, from hairdressing to credit control, before embracing motherhood. After a 13-year hiatus, Shilpa returned to acting on television, showcasing her resilience and adaptability, while cherishing her family connections and past film experiences. Agencies Shilpa Shirodkar is married to banker Aparesh Ranjit Shilpa Shirodkar first stepped into the limelight in 1989, quickly winning the hearts of Indian audiences with her memorable performances. Throughout the 1990s, she became a familiar face in Indian cinema, delivering multiple hit films and gaining widespread recognition. However, after appearing in Gaja Gamini in 2000, she quietly withdrew from the entertainment industry. Choosing a different path, she tied the knot with banker Aparesh Ranjit, and the couple shifted base overseas—first to the Netherlands, eventually settling in New a heartfelt conversation with actress Gauahar Khan, Shilpa offered rare insights into her life abroad. Wanting to stay engaged and productive, she enrolled in a hairdressing course while in New Zealand, which aligned with her interest in makeup and aesthetics developed during her film career. After completing the course, she briefly worked in a beauty salon for two months. However, the demanding work schedule began to conflict with her personal life. Newly married and seeking to spend quality time with her husband, who only had weekends off, she found the salon hours untenable and ultimately chose to step away. Hoping to find a new direction, Shilpa made an unusual but bold move—she asked her husband to create a resume for her. She instructed him to be honest and include everything, even her failing SSC and background in film. 'I told him, 'Make my resume.' He asked, 'What should I put in it?' I said, 'Don't lie—just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work," she said. With no major expectations, she sent her resume to a few companies. To her surprise, she was called for two interviews on the same day and received two job offers. She accepted a position as a credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, where she began a new chapter of her long after settling into her new role, Shilpa began experiencing fatigue and indigestion. Mentioning these symptoms to a friend, she was jokingly told she might be pregnant. A pregnancy test confirmed it. Shilpa was stunned, and when she broke the news to her husband, his reaction was one of pure joy. That moment marked the beginning of yet another transformative journey—motherhood—which became the focal point of her life for the next several an earlier interaction with The Times of India, Shilpa reflected on her initial struggles in the film industry. She revealed that she was once branded as unlucky by many within Bollywood. However, she credited Rikkuji, a stalwart of the industry, for believing in her and tirelessly promoting her portfolio. Eventually, this led her to roles in films like Bhrashtachar, where veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty played a pivotal role in overturning her 'jinxed' also acknowledged a few projects that could have significantly altered her trajectory but were never released. These included Kalinga, directed by the legendary Dilip Kumar; Singer, opposite Ajay Devgn and directed by Sunil Agnihotri; and Ladies Only, produced by Kamal Haasan. While she expressed a sense of what could have been, she held no regrets and cherished every film she was a part taking a 13-year break to focus on her personal life and family, Shilpa made a comeback in 2013—not in films, but on television. She appeared in popular shows like Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, Silsila Pyaar Ka, and Savitri Devi College and Hospital, reconnecting with audiences in a new format and comes from a family deeply connected to the world of entertainment. She is the younger sister of former actress and Miss India Namrata Shirodkar. Their grandmother, Meenakshi Shirodkar, was a prominent figure in Marathi cinema. Namrata is married to Telugu film superstar Mahesh Babu, and Shilpa shares a warm relationship with him, often posting heartfelt moments on social media. From the big screen to distant shores and back again, Shilpa Shirodkar's journey has been filled with reinvention, resilience, and a quiet grace that continues to inspire.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Famous Bollywood actress did not hesitate to put Class 12 Fail in her CV when she looked for other jobs. Did she get any?
Shilpa Shirodkar first stepped into the limelight in 1989, quickly winning the hearts of Indian audiences with her memorable performances. Throughout the 1990s, she became a familiar face in Indian cinema, delivering multiple hit films and gaining widespread recognition. However, after appearing in Gaja Gamini in 2000, she quietly withdrew from the entertainment industry. Choosing a different path, she tied the knot with banker Aparesh Ranjit, and the couple shifted base overseas—first to the Netherlands, eventually settling in New Zealand. A Life Far from the Cameras During a heartfelt conversation with actress Gauahar Khan, Shilpa offered rare insights into her life abroad. Wanting to stay engaged and productive, she enrolled in a hairdressing course while in New Zealand, which aligned with her interest in makeup and aesthetics developed during her film career. After completing the course, she briefly worked in a beauty salon for two months. However, the demanding work schedule began to conflict with her personal life. Newly married and seeking to spend quality time with her husband, who only had weekends off, she found the salon hours untenable and ultimately chose to step away. An Unexpected Career Twist Hoping to find a new direction, Shilpa made an unusual but bold move—she asked her husband to create a resume for her. She instructed him to be honest and include everything, even her failing SSC and background in film. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Amazing Moments Captured in Perfectly Timed Photos Read More Undo 'I told him, 'Make my resume.' He asked, 'What should I put in it?' I said, 'Don't lie—just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work," she said. With no major expectations, she sent her resume to a few companies. To her surprise, she was called for two interviews on the same day and received two job offers. She accepted a position as a credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, where she began a new chapter of her life. A Joyful Turn: Embracing Motherhood Not long after settling into her new role, Shilpa began experiencing fatigue and indigestion. Mentioning these symptoms to a friend, she was jokingly told she might be pregnant. A pregnancy test confirmed it. Shilpa was stunned, and when she broke the news to her husband, his reaction was one of pure joy. That moment marked the beginning of yet another transformative journey—motherhood—which became the focal point of her life for the next several years. Struggles in Bollywood and Unreleased Dreams In an earlier interaction with The Times of India, Shilpa reflected on her initial struggles in the film industry. She revealed that she was once branded as unlucky by many within Bollywood. However, she credited Rikkuji, a stalwart of the industry, for believing in her and tirelessly promoting her portfolio. Eventually, this led her to roles in films like Bhrashtachar, where veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty played a pivotal role in overturning her 'jinxed' label. She also acknowledged a few projects that could have significantly altered her trajectory but were never released. These included Kalinga, directed by the legendary Dilip Kumar; Singer, opposite Ajay Devgn and directed by Sunil Agnihotri; and Ladies Only, produced by Kamal Haasan. While she expressed a sense of what could have been, she held no regrets and cherished every film she was a part of. Return to the Spotlight After taking a 13-year break to focus on her personal life and family, Shilpa made a comeback in 2013—not in films, but on television. She appeared in popular shows like Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, Silsila Pyaar Ka, and Savitri Devi College and Hospital, reconnecting with audiences in a new format and era. Roots and Relationships Shilpa comes from a family deeply connected to the world of entertainment. She is the younger sister of former actress and Miss India Namrata Shirodkar. Their grandmother, Meenakshi Shirodkar, was a prominent figure in Marathi cinema. Namrata is married to Telugu film superstar Mahesh Babu, and Shilpa shares a warm relationship with him, often posting heartfelt moments on social media. Agencies From the big screen to distant shores and back again, Shilpa Shirodkar's journey has been filled with reinvention, resilience, and a quiet grace that continues to inspire.
News18
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shilpa Shirodkar Quit Bollywood, Became Hairdresser In New Zealand: ‘I Told My Husband To...'
After leaving Bollywood in 2000, Shilpa Shirodkar moved to New Zealand, did a hairdressing course, and even added 'SSC fail' to her resume. After delivering several box-office hits and becoming a household name in the '90s, actor Shilpa Shirodkar quietly stepped away from the limelight after her 2000 film Gaja Gamini. Her reason? A new chapter in life—marriage, family, and a life far removed from Bollywood's arc lights. After tying the knot with banker Aparesh Ranjit, the couple first moved to the Netherlands and later settled in New Zealand. In a recent appearance on Gauahar Khan's podcast MaaaNoranjan, Shilpa opened up about her life post-cinema and how she found fulfilment in the everyday. Reflecting on the years away from the industry, she shared, 'To keep myself busy, I did a hairdressing course in New Zealand. It was something close to my acting career—with makeup and all that. After the course, I worked in a salon for two months." But juggling a newly married life with the demanding hours of salon work wasn't sustainable. 'We were newly married, and the hairdresser job was very demanding. He (husband Aparesh Ranjit) used to get his offs on weekends, and I was expected to work on those same days. We needed time to get to know each other, and I felt like this wasn't working for me," she admitted. What came next felt straight out of a film script. Determined to try something different, she made an unusual request. 'I told him, 'Make my resume.' He asked, 'What should I put in it?' I said, 'Don't lie—just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work.'" With no expectations, Shilpa applied to a few jobs and landed not one, but two offers in a single day. 'For fun, I applied to a few jobs, and went for two interviews on the same day. Like a movie scene, I came back with two appointment letters!" She took up a job as a credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, and life moved on. But not for long. Soon, an unexpected discovery changed everything again. 'I joined as credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, and one day I told my friend, 'I feel tired all the time and have acidity.' She said, 'You're pregnant!' I laughed it off but took a test. When I saw the two lines, I was stunned. My husband was waiting and when I told him, he jumped with joy. Our life changed from that moment," the actor recalled, her voice filled with emotion. Despite health complications during her pregnancy, Shilpa soldiered on with positivity. 'I was on insulin three times a day, lost 20 kilos, and smelled like cocoa butter all the time—but it was the best pregnancy ever," she shared with a smile. Eventually, she embraced motherhood fully, welcoming her daughter Anushka and choosing to be a hands-on mom. First Published: July 07, 2025, 21:34 IST
