For generations, we have danced to her songs and enacted her scenes into our everyday mannerisms. Her signature cough in Hum Apke Hain Kaun and eyerolls in Ankhiyan Milau had the best of us in a star struck fad. Today is Madhuri Dixit Nene’s birthday and we can’t stop shimmying to some of her best songs!
Dhak Dhak
For years after this song, Madhuri was lovingly known as the ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl. This was the 90s, the time of sheer saris, rain, and the era of this reigning queen. Her seductive dance with Anil Kapoor had more than one man in a moral dilemma and more than one girl envious of that oomph.
Ankhiyan Milau
Now grooving with the other brother, Madhuri and Sanjay Kapoor hit the haystacks (literally) in this song. Where the previous song had chemistry, this one had palpable energy and fun. The signature moment in the song was an eyeroll by Madhuri that was done with such finesse, it’s difficult to perfect even now.
Didi Tera Dewar
Hum Apke Hain Kaun was made unforgettable by the innocent beauty being mercilessly teased by Salman Khan in a blue and gold lehenga at a 90’s version of a hen party. The song became a popular wedding anthem for years to come.
Kay Sera Sera
No one can match Prabhudeva’s complex dancing style like the Dixit babe! Matching her grace to his flexibility, they let the phrase Kay Sera Sera became known to Bollywood in a mind boggling dance off that still has us tapping our heels.
Choli Ke Peeche
Still sexy, still oozing oodles of enigma, Madhuri owned this one! The upbeat, catchy music and the sheer idea that Madhuri was behind that ghoonghat was enough to make the song a mega classic and keep it there.