Madhoo Biography, Wiki, Age, Movies, Family, Images: Madhoo is a talented Indian movie actress who has worked in many different languages in the Tamil and Hindi film industries as well as Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. Madhoo started her career in 1991 with her debut in the Tamil movie Azhagan, directed by K. Balachander, and went on to have many successful roles that won her critical acclaim, most notably for her part in Naveen Chandra’s Repeat movie and her more recent performance in Shaakuntalam starring Samantha Akkineni in the lead role.
In 2001 she even made her television debut in the Tamil serial Kaveri on Sun TV. Her body of work continues to grow each year, making her an indelible mark in the Indian film industry. Madhoo is an acclaimed South Indian actress and singer who is widely known for her critically-acclaimed roles in Kollywood, Bollywood, and Malayalam cinema.
She began her acting career in 1991 with the blockbuster movie Azhagan, starring alongside Mammootty and Bhanu Priya. She also made her Bollywood debut in the same year with Phool Aur Kaante, alongside Ajay Devgan, and then starred in Mani Ratnam’s 1992 Tamil movie Roja alongside Aravind Swami. Her role in the movie earned her recognition at the National Film Award for Best Film on National Integration and an 18th Moscow International Film Festival nomination for Best Film.
Since then, Madhoo has featured in various award-winning movies such as Raghavendra Rao’s Telugu hit movie Allari Priyudu and S. Shankar’s 1993 Tamil movie Gentleman with Arjun Sarja. Madhoo returned to the big screen in 2008 with the Hindi movie Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha and has been appearing in various supporting roles since then.
Madhoo 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
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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 appearance in the “Narumughaye” song |
| 1997 | Sher-E-Hindustan | Dancer | Hindi | Special appearance in the 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 | Hindi Tamil | |
| 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 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 |