Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

Madhuri, who plays the lead role in Gulaab Gang along with Juhi Chawla and Mahie Gill, pulls off an intense look while delivering what seems like an action packed scene while filming for the movie.

Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

The practice paid off since Madhuri received a standing ovation from the audience for her stunning performance at the awards ceremony held in Macau on July 6, 2013.

Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

Shall we dance, Madhuri?

Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

Actress Madhuri Dixit, who will be seen in two upcoming Hindi films, is happy to work with a new crop of talented actors and says she has been working in Bollywood as per her own plan.

Madhuri is set to stage a comeback in Bollywood after a gap of six years with two projects - Vishal Bharadwaj's home production Dedh Ishqiya and Anubhav Sinha-produced Gulab Gang.

She has also done an item song in Karan Johar's home production Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, which released today.

The item song,Ghagra, features her and new age actor Ranbir Kapoor.

"I don't why people call it a comeback... It is a mystery to me. Everyone works according to their plan. The vibe from industry people is positive... People love me and are waiting to see ,Gulab Gang and Dedh Ishqiya," Madhuri told.

After her marriage in 1999 to a US-based surgeon, she did Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas in 2002. She then took a break and staged a comeback with Aditya Chopra's home production Aaja Nachle in 2007.

Despite missing from the silver screen, the 46-year-old filmstar was very much present on small screen. She appeared as one of the judges in TV dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa in season four and five. She will be again judging the show in its sixth edition that starts from June 1.

After marriage, Madhuri relocated to US for almost a decade. But in 2011, she shifted her base back to Mumbai along with her family.

Gulab Gang, directed by newcomer Soumik Sen, also stars Juhi Chawla, Mahie Gill, Shilpa Shukla and others.

"I have done everything in this film - fight scene, dancing and singing. It is an entertaining film. We are saying quite a few things through this film but in an entertaining way. It is not a heavy film which delivers sermons. It was good working with a new crop of actors. They were full of energy, have ideas and are confident. It was wonderful working with talented actors," she added.

In the late 1980s and early 90s, Madhuri and Juhi Chawla were considered on-screen competitors. But now, they are working together on Gulab Gang, loosely based on a group of women fighting against social injustice.

"I have worked with Juhi for the first time (in this film) and she is a wonderful co-star. We have some niceinteresting scenes together," Madhuri said.

For Gulab Gang, Madhuri did sing a few lines with her mother Snehlata. "They wanted a voice for a particular sequence, not a proper song. With a couple of instruments playing in the background, they wanted the actress (Madhuri) to break into a song. They wanted to make it realistic, so when the director asked me, I thought about it and agreed." Madhuri said the artistic talent in her is because of her mother, who has interest in music.

"My mother couldn't learn dance but made her daughters learn it. We got those things from her. I took her aside and asked her to sing one line for me (for 'Gulab Gang' song). She sang and I was like "mom you have made your debut at 80," she said. Her other project is Dedh Ishqiya, directed by Abhishek Chaubey. The first part (Ishqiya in 2010) got rave reviews and healthy box office collections.

For the sequel the makers have retained lead actors Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi. Madhuri is expecting positive response to the sequel as well.

Madhuri Dixit: Dances and songs are now technically better

Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

Madhuri Dixit sings with her mother for Gulab Gang

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha managed to convince actress Madhuri Dixit and her mother to sing a song in his upcoming film Gulab Gang. He says the song has turned out very well.

"When we approached Madhuri to sing a song in the film, she happily agreed to do so. When she came for the recording, she came with her mom and we discovered her mom is a very good singer. So we asked her mom if she could sing a song. Eventually, we got both Madhuri and her mom to sing a song in the film," Sinha told IANS.

He is happy with the outcome.

"I must say it has turned out very well. Even visually, the song is looking good. We finished our last schedule on March 26. We are planning to release the film by August or September," Sinha said.

The film is said to be inspired by a Gulabi Gang, real gang of girls, headed by social activist Sampat Pal, who raises voice against atrocities towards women.

Gulab Gang is directed Soumik Sen and produced by Anubhav Sinha. The film also features Huma Qureshi and Juhi Chawla.

Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

Want to take the passion of dancing to

everyone: Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri will next be seen in movies like Dedh Ishqiya and Gulab Gang.

Madhuri Dixit has her hands full with two films, a reality show, endorsements and now an all new online dance academy, which she wants to use as a platform to reach out to those who want to learn to shake a leg.

Post her marriage, Madhuri had relocated to the US for almost a decade. It was in October 2011 that she shifted her base back to Mumbai along with her family. And since then, the veteran actress has been a busy bee.

"Right now I am busy... I have two films (Dedh Ishqiya and Gulab Gang), I have Jhalak Dikhla Jaa coming up, I have this online dance academy. I think I need to take a breather now," Madhuri told PTI in an exclusive interview.

The 45-year-old is not only known for her acting skills, but also for her fabulous dancing skills. She recently announced the launch of Dance With Madhuri, an online dance academy, where you can pick up the moves from the dancing diva herself.

"It is the passion towards dancing that got me into this. I love dancing. I have been dancing since I was three-year-old. I want to take the passion of dancing to every household, make people dance and enjoy dancing," Madhuri said.

"Also my fans have loved me, my dancing, lot of people told me they wished they could learn dance from me. So I felt this was the good opportunity to give back all the love and affection that I have got from people," she said.

For over a decade, Madhuri ruled the roost and danced her way into the hearts of the audience with popular numbers including Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ek Do Teen, Humko Aaj Kal Hai, Chane Ke Khet Mein, Didi Tera Devar Deewana, Choli Ke Peechhe, Mera Piya Ghar Aaya, Kay Sera Sera and Maar Daala among others.

Dance with Madhuri is a revolutionary product, which allows dance enthusiasts to enroll into the programme through their Facebook, Gmail or Yahoo id.

"This venture is one of its kind. There is no dance academy that is online. We are blind.. we don't know how people will react, what response we will get. Also it can be a medium to find new talent. We want to bring different dance forms be it classical, western or Bollywood style under one roof," Madhuri said.

Through this online dance academy, the 45-year-old aims to reach out to dance lovers and fans across the globe, where they can get to learn dancing from her and a team of choreographers.

"I think if you have bricks and walls you teach dance to 200-300 people but this way (online) you can reach out to maximum number of people and they can hop on to it at their leisure, pace. They can learn dance whenever they want," she said.

"The main thing for me is you reach out to lot of people... Time is no barrier whenever you want you can go online and dance. As time is becoming a commodity today, its very rare... you can learn it anytime you want," she added.

Initially, Madhuri would be giving lessons and for this, she has choosen two of her popular songs Maye Ni Maye from Hum Aapke Hai Kaun and Ek Do Teen from Tezaab.

Later, she will rope in choreographers as well. Madhuri's dancing journey started from the age of three.

"My sister used to learn dancing.. I used to stand behind her and imitate her. The sir over there told my sister if I am keen to learn dancing then why not send me too here. That is how the journey started. Dance has been always close to my heart," she said.

"I got to work with wonderful choreographers like Saroj Khan, Prabhu Deva, Chinni Prakash, Kamal master, from whom I learned so much and also my guruji Birju Maharaj ji and Vasant Rao Gadhge. It has been a wonderful journey. I love dancing. It is very spiritual experience for me," she added.

Madhuri Dixit’s action scenes in 'Gulab

Gang'

The Dhak Dhak girl is back with a bang and she's raring to go! Not only is Madhuri Dixit a hit on Television, but she has ensured her comeback to films will be worth the wait.

The dancing diva will soon be seen in debutant director Soumik Sen's Gulaab Gang. Said to be inspired by real life incidents, Madhuri has gone all out to prepare for this role and fans can expect to see Madhuri in a new avatar as she dons the role of an angry, aggressive woman keen to fight social injustice in the hinterland of Bundelkhand.

As the head of her Gulaab Gang (that usually dresses in pink sarees), Madhuri will take on some action scenes and play the toughie.

As told to sources, Madhuri is happy to be doing stunts and playing a very different yet tough and aggressive character on screen.

To do full justice to her role, the 46 year old has been trained extensively by the well known Shaolin master Shifu Kanishka Sharma. Joining Madhuri Dixit in the film will be fellow actress and contemporary Juhi Chawla.

My sons are untouched by my fame:

Madhuri Dixit

PTI | Aug 7, 2013,

Madhuri Dixit

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit inaugurated a new PN Gadgil Jeweller’s showroom in Vile Parle, Mumbai, on Saturday noon.

At the launch, Madhuri Dixit talked about her upcoming film Gulaab Gang and said: “Gulab Gang is all set to release, but you won’t see much jewellery in the film because it is an entirely different story. But, of course, I am looking forward to it and am very excited, like I am excited today, to be associated with a company which spells trustworthiness, and tradition which is so deep-rooted in our culture.”

Madhuri Dixit looked drop-dead gorgeous at the launch. Catch the pics on the pages that follow.

Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

Ah! you might not want to miss this one:

The nation’s heartthrob, Madhuri Dixit is quite excited about her new venture. The actress has been cast in the movie Gulab Gang, which happens to be a women-oriented movie. She is content with her role in the movie and shared that she has put in all her efforts to make her character come alive on the screen.

The movie is quite different from the usual Bollywood sagas and this is the reason why Madhuri is even more excited about it. Gulab Gang, the name itself gives a hint to what the movie is about. Yes, you guessed it right! It is inspired by the Gulabi Gang that emerged in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh under the supervision of Sampat Pal. The gang led by the sturdy and high spirited Sampat Pal works towards the betterment of women residing in Bundelkhand and the surrounding areas. It fights for women empowerment.

The shooting of the movie has already begun. In fact, Madhuri has even completed a schedule for it. She confirmed the news on Twitter, commenting “Done with this schedule for `Gulab Gang`. On my way home”. This was not the first time that the actress wrote about Gulab Gang. We have read about her experiences on the sets of this movie in her earlier tweets as well. One such tweet was about Madhuri Dixit’s excitement on working with Saroj Khan. She shared how excited she was to work with one of her favorite choreographers for a song in Gulab Gang. “Last night-shoot for this schedule. Yay! It is a pleasure working with Sarojji on this high energy song”, she had mentioned.

The movie directed by Soumik Sen includes several other renowned Bollywood actresses like Juhi Chawla, Raveena Tondon, Tabu and Mahi Gill. The movie is slated to be released in March this year and would certainly be a treat to watch.

Madhuri Dixit's "Gulaab Gang"

Gulaab Gang poster
Directed by	Soumik Sen
Produced by	Anubhav Sinha, Alumbra Entertainment, Abhinay Deo
Written by	Soumik Sen, Anubhav Sinha
Starring	Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Mahi Gill, Tannishtha Chatterjee
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Gulaab Gang is an upcoming Indian Hindi drama film presented by Bharat Shah, directed by a debutant director Soumik Sen and produced by Anubhav Sinha, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla in the lead roles. The film is based on Gulabi Gang, a group of Indian women vigilantes and activists dressed in pink saris, fighting against the social injustice and operating in the Bundelkhand region of central India