Madhoo is an Indian film actress, who primarily works within the Tamil and Hindi movie industries. She additionally labored in Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada movies. She made her performing debut with the Tamil film “Azhagan,” directed by Okay. Balachander within the yr 1991. In 2001, she made her tv debut with the Tamil serial “Kaveri,” which was telecasted on Sun TV. Her position in Naveen Chandra’s Repeat film was fondly appreciated by the viewers and critics. She additionally labored within the Shaakuntalam film starring Samantha within the lead position.
Madhoo began her performing profession within the yr 1991 with the Kollywood film “Azhagan,” together with Mammootty and Bhanu Priya. In the identical yr, she made her Bollywood debut with the film “Phool Aur Kaante,” directed by Veeru Devgan. It can also be the debut film for Ajay Devgan. Her debut Malayalam film was “Ottayal Pattalam,” alongside Mukesh in 1991. Madhoo was additionally part of Mani Ratnam‘s Tamil blockbuster movie “Roja,” with Aravind Swami in 1992. The movie has won the National Film Award for Best Film on National Integration and it was also nominated for Best Film at the 18th Moscow International Film Festival. Later she starred in Raghavendra Rao’s Telugu hit film “Allari Priyudu,” and the film was screened on the International Film Festival of India. In 1993, she acted in director S. Shankar‘s film “Gentleman,” with Arjun Sarja. In the yr 2008, she made her come again with the Hindi film “Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha,” and has made many supporting roles since then.
Biography
| Name | Madhoo |
| Real Name | Padma Malini |
| Nickname | Madhoo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 26 March 1969 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 53 |
| Zodiac signal | Aries |
| Family | Father: Raghunath Mother: Renuka Aunt: Hema Malini Maternal Cousin: Esha Deol Sister-in-Law: Juhi Chawla |
| Marital Status | Married (1999) |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | NA |
| Husband | Anand Shah |
| Children | Daughters: Ameya Shah, Keia Shah |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in Fashion Designing |
| School | St.Joseph’s High School, Mumbai |
| College | University of Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Shopping, Dancing, Cooking, Listening to music |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Current City | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Azhagan | Swapna | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | Pooja | Hindi | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
| 1991 | Ottayal Pattalam | Gopika Varma/Indu | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Neelagiri | Anitha | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | Aarathi Menon | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Yodha | Ashwathy | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Karpagam | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Roja | Roja | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special PrizeNominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1992 | Allari Priyudu | Kavita Rani | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Annayya | Saraswathi | Kannada | |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Susheela | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Pehchaan | Tina | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Elaan | Mohini Sharma | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Prem Yog | Anita | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Avesham | Madhu | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Senthamizh Selvan | Vaidegi | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Zaalim | Madhu | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Brahma | Chanda | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Janta Ki Adalat | Malathi | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Puttinilla Metinilla | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Mohini | Ragini | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | Aasha | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | Rani | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Jallaad | Gayetri | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Ravan Raaj | Geeta Suzie face | Hindi | |
| 1995 | Hum Hain Bemisaal | Marya | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Madhu | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Diljale | Shabnam | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | Madhu | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Panchalankurichi | Pottu Kanni | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Chilakkottudu | Madhu | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Udaan | Madhu | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Vandana Nehle | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Raagini Yeshwant Lohar | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Dancer | Tamil | Special look in “Narumughaye” track |
| 1997 | Sher-E-Hindustan | Dancer | Hindi | Special look in track |
| 1998 | Hafta Vasuli | Inspector Durga | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Khote Sikkey | Suman | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Ganesh | Divya | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam | Meena ‘Billo’ | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Shalu | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Chehraa | Simran | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Mulaqaat | Archana Patkar | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha | Radhika | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda | Geeta | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Love U…Mr. Kalakaar! | Ritu’s Aunt | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Anthaku Mundhu Aa Tharuvatha | Vidhya | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Sridevi/Vidhya | Tamil | Bilingual movie |
| 2014 | Samsaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Sridevi/Vidhya | Malayalam | Bilingual movie |
| 2015 | Ranna | Saraswathi | Kannada | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Kannada |
| 2015 | Surya vs Surya | Nikhil’s Mother | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Divya’s Mother | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi | Kannada | ||
| 2019 | Seetharama Kalyana | Geetha’s mom | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Agni Devi | Shakuntala Devi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Premier Padmini | Shruthi | Kannada | |
| 2020 | College Kumar | Janaki | TamilTelugu | Bilingual |
| 2021 | Nail Polish | Shoba Bhusan | Hindi | ZEE5 Film |
| 2021 | Thalaivi | V. N. Janaki Ramachandran | HindiTamil | |
| 2022 | Dejavu | DGP Asha Pramod | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Raymo | TBA | Kannada | Filming |
| 2022 | Ennitu Avasanam | TBA | Malayalam | Filming |
| 2022 | Vilpana – Netflix Anthology | TBA | Malayalam | Filming |
| 2022 | Shaakuntalam | Menaka | Telugu | Filming |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kaveri | Kaveri | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Devi | Devi | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Soundaravalli | Soundaravalli | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2017 | Aarambh: Kahaani Devsena Ki | Maharani Sambhavija/Padmavija | Hindi | Dual position |
| 2017 | Koshish Se Kamyabi Tak | Celebrity visitor | Hindi | |
| 2017 | D4 Junior v/s Senior | Celebrity Judge | Malayalam | Grand finale episode |
| 2021 | Super Dancer | Guest | Hindi | Grandparents Special (Sat) Madhoo Shah Special (Sun) |
| 2021 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Guest | Hindi | Along with Juhi Chawla & Ayesha Jhulka |
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