In the 90s Madhuri Dixit Nene was ultra popular and she was the first choice of the Bollywood filmmakers. She left Bollywood in 1999 and made a comeback in 2011 with the movie Aaja Nachle. Later on, she revived her career with the movies like Dedh Ishqiya and Gulab Gang. Today on her birthday, we have brought you some lesser known facts about Madhuri Dixit. 1. She Literally Carried The Weight [caption id="attachment_8641" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] In the movie Devdas, she wore a costume that weighed 30Kg. The costume was designed by Neeta Lulla. 2. She Was Paid More Than Salman Khan In “Hum Aapke Hai Koun” [caption id="attachment_8649" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Madhuri Dixit played the lead role in the movie “Hum Aapke Hai Koun”. According to the sources, she bagged a whopping amount of Rs 2.7 crore for the movie and that amount was more than the amount paid to her co-star Salman Khan. 3. Madhuri Dixit Has A Degree In Microbiology [caption id="attachment_8651" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] In the beginning, Madhuri had no interest in acting. She studied microbiology. However, the acting field attracted her and she started her acting career with the movie Abodh (1984). She gained the recognition with the movie Tezaab (1988). 4. A Set Of Flop Movies At The Beginning [caption id="attachment_8648" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] She made her acting debut back in 1984 with the movie, Abodh. Well, the movie turned out to be a disaster. After that, Madhuri delivered a series of flop movies before getting recognition in 1988 with the movie Tezaab. 5. Only Female Actor To Be Nominated For Filmfare 14 Times [caption id="attachment_8645" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Madhuri has been nominated in the Filmfare awards 14 times. She won the award six times out of which four is the number of times when she won the trophy for Best Actress Category. 6. She Has Her Own Virtual Dance Academy [caption id="attachment_8642" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Madhuri Dixit runs her own virtual dance academy. Anyone can join it. They have to log in and upload their dance videos. It is really helpful if you thinking about learning to dance. 7. MF Husain Was Amazed By Her Beauty [caption id="attachment_8643" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] The popular artist MF Husain was so pleased by Madhuri’s beauty that he watched the movie “Hum Aapke Hain Koun” 67 times. MF Husain found Madhuri as the source of inspiration to make new paintings. 8. She Is A Trained Kathak Dancer [caption id="attachment_8650" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Madhuri Dixit is an excellent dancer. The secret behind her excellence is practice. She is a trained Kathak Dancer and the only female actor of her era who was choreographed by Pandit Birju Maharaj. 9. She Is The Recipient Of Padma Shri Award [caption id="attachment_8647" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] Back in 2008, Madhuri Dixit was honored by Padma Shri Award. It is the fourth-highest civilian award in India. 10. A Star Named After Her In Orion Constellation [caption id="attachment_8644" align="alignnone" width="800"] via[/caption] A certificate from the Star Foundation states: “A celestial body in the sky above has been named in honor of Madhuri Dixit-Nene and is officially located in the constellation Orion.” Were you aware of these facts about Madhuri Dixit? Share in the comments. Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Pinterest Entertales is on YouTube; click here to subscribe for the latest videos and updates.