Madhuri Dixit Felicitated At IFFI-54
A Draft Correspondent | Panjim
In a glorious tribute to the legendary actress Madhuri Dixit, the 54th International Film Festival of India honoured her with 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' Award.
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| Madhuri Dixit receiving the award during the opening ceremony of IFFI-54 |
With an illustrious career spanning four remarkable decades, Madhuri Dixit has left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry.
“An icon across the ages, Madhuri Dixit has graced our screens with unparalleled talent for four incredible decades”, said the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Singh Thakur.
Her ability to bring diverse characters to life has enthralled audiences across generations. The 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' Award stands as a testament to Madhuri Dixit's exceptional achievements and her enduring impact on Indian cinema.
A lead actress in Hindi movies of 1980s, 90s and early 2000s, Madhuri Dixit received six Filmfare Awards and had been nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress a record fourteen times. Dixit made her film debut in ‘Abodh (1984) and received wider public recognition with Tezaab (1988). In 2014 she was appointed the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in India.
