Madhuri Dixit on self-discovery: 'Looked into enough mirrors to know...'
Mumbai, June 13
Bollywood's very own twinkle toes Madhuri Dixit Nene shared a video of herself swaying on the track "Sheesha" and talked about embracing the woman she has become in a note she penned on self-discovery and growth.
Madhuri first shared a video of herself looking every inch regal, dressed in a saree and grooving to the song "Sheesha (Aakhya Mai Aakh Ghali Jo Bairan)" by Mitta Ror and SV Samrat.
Looking at the identity beyond society's expectations, she wrote on the caption section of Instagram, "I've looked into enough mirrors to know - the woman looking back at me is not the one the world defined. She's the one I've been building all along."
The 59-year-old star's latest release is Maa Behen. The dark comedy, which is directed by Suresh Triveni for Netflix, also stars Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durgaa, Ravi Kishan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh, and Shardul Bhardwaj.
At the heart of "Maa Behen" is Rekha, a mother who's already juggling enough until life throws her the ultimate curveball, a dead body in her kitchen. With her two daughters, Jaya, the responsible one, and Sushma, the wild card, this trio must think fast, lie faster, and somehow keep their nosy neighbors from sniffing out the truth.
Madhuri's latest film also includes the OTT series Mrs. Deshpande directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. In which, she was seen playing a serial killer. It follows a police, who investigates the case of a copycat killer; to uncover the mystery of the crimes, they approach the imprisoned serial killer, whose methods are being mimicked.
Talking about the actress, Madhuri, one of Bollywood's best dancers, has appeared in over 70 Hindi films, attaining nationwide stardom that influenced Indian popular culture. She was credited for singularly paralleling her male contemporaries by leading star vehicles in a male-dominated industry.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I've seen Madhuri's journey from "Tezaab" to now—she's a legend who single-handedly led female-driven films in a male-dominated industry. But this "self-discovery" post feels a bit too curated for Instagram. The "Sheesha" track is catchy, but I wish she'd talk more about her actual roles in "Maa Behen" or "Mrs. Deshpande" rather than just vague reflections. Still, her elegance is unmatched.
As someone who grew up watching Bollywood in the West, Madhuri has always been a icon of grace. This post is beautiful—a reminder that true confidence comes from within, not from validation. Her dance moves in that saree are just incredible. Can't wait to see "Maa Behen" on Netflix!
"She's the one I've been building all along." Wow. This hits home for so many Indian women who are constantly judged by relatives and society. Madhuri's journey mirrors our own—from being told what to be to embracing who we are. Also, that "Maa Behen" plot with a dead body in the kitchen sounds hilarious! 😂 Definitely adding it to my watchlist.
Madhuri's post is elegant, but honestly, I'm more intrigued by her recent roles. A serial killer in "Mrs. Deshpande"? A mother dealing with a dead body in "Maa Behen"? She's experimenting with dark comedy and thriller genres—that's real growth, not just Instagram captions. The "sheesha" mirror metaphor is poetic, but her film choices speak louder.
S Sarah B