Actress
Madhoo Wiki, Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Images

Madhoo is an Indian movie actress, who primarily works in the Tamil and Hindi film industries. She also worked in Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil movie “Azhagan,” directed by K. Balachander in the year 1991. In 2001, she made her television debut with the Tamil serial “Kaveri,” which was telecasted on Sun TV. Her role in Naveen Chandra’s Repeat movie was fondly appreciated by the audience and critics. She also worked in the Shaakuntalam movie starring Samantha in the lead role.

Madhoo started her acting career in the year 1991 with the Kollywood movie “Azhagan,” along with Mammootty and Bhanu Priya. In the same year, she made her Bollywood debut with the movie “Phool Aur Kaante,” directed by Veeru Devgan. It is also the debut movie for Ajay Devgan. Her debut Malayalam movie was “Ottayal Pattalam,” alongside Mukesh in 1991. Madhoo was also a 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 movie “Allari Priyudu,” and the movie was screened at the International Film Festival of India. In 1993, she acted in director S. Shankar‘s movie “Gentleman,” with Arjun Sarja. In the year 2008, she made her come back with the Hindi movie “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 sign | 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 |
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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 appearance in "Narumughaye" song |
1997 | Sher-E-Hindustan | Dancer | Hindi | Special appearance in song |
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 film |
2014 | Samsaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Sridevi/Vidhya | Malayalam | Bilingual film |
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 mother | 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 |
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2001 | Kaveri | Kaveri | Tamil | |
2002 | Devi | Devi | Hindi | |
2012 | Soundaravalli | Soundaravalli | Tamil | Cameo |
2017 | Aarambh: Kahaani Devsena Ki | Maharani Sambhavija/Padmavija | Hindi | Dual role |
2017 | Koshish Se Kamyabi Tak | Celebrity guest | 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 |
Images
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