After more than four decades in the entertainment industry, Madhuri Dixit he has seen firsthand the fickle nature of fame. Despite the success and admiration that comes with the profession, the actress believes that women continue to face unnecessary scrutiny of their looks, age and personal choices. Before the release of the movie ‘Maa Behen’, to Madhu it reflected how comments about physical appearance remain deeply rooted in society.According to him, people are often quick to judge others based on their appearance instead of appreciating their achievements and individuality. She spoke to Mid-Day: “Sexism and ageism are everywhere. Even after knowing people for a long time, they make personal comments: ‘You’ve become so fat. Your hair has become so gray.’ But you can’t forget the contribution of the person, and what he did in the past. You don’t know what’s going on in their lives or maybe they’re happy the way they are.’The actress emphasized the importance of accepting people, without reducing them to their age, weight or appearance. As Madhuri points out, society often ignores a person’s achievements and experiences while focusing on superficial aspects. Sharing her perspective, she said, “Accept people for who they are; remember what they stand for instead of commenting on their size or age.”Her comments highlight a larger conversation about ageism and sexism, especially in industries where women are held to unrealistic beauty standards.
Madhuri Dixit on choosing a job
Instead of paying attention to unsolicited feedback, Madhuri is focusing on projects that excite her creatively. The actor revealed that he was eager to return to comedy after a series of emotionally intense and dramatic roles. Talking about ‘Maa Behen’, he said, “I haven’t done a comedy in a while. The last few offerings were more dramatic, like ‘Mrs Deshpande’. [2025]’Maja Ma’ [2022]or ‘The Fame Game’ [2022]. I thought it was a good time for comedy.”Upcoming film, director Suresh Triveniit marks a refreshing change of pace in his career and allows him to show another side of his profession.
Madhuri Dixit’s support for the next generation
The Netflix project also features content creators Dharna Durga. Madhuri recalled how nervous she was when they met for the Dharna workshop sessions. “The first time I met him, he said, ‘Mujhse nahin hoga’, with tears in his eyes. I told him to cry and said, ‘I’m an actor too, here to create some magic on set. Let’s work together’.”Focusing on meaningful work, collaboration and storytelling, Madhuri continues to prove that the industry’s longevity is built on talent and passion, not meeting society’s expectations around age or appearance.
