This gorgeous looking diva who stole the hearts of millions celebrates her 45th birthday today. This birthday is something special for Madhuri, as she has completely moved base back to Mumbai to concentrate on films. The 'Dhak Dhak' girl who made her acting debut with Abodh in 1984, quit films after her marriage with Dr. Shriram Madhav Nene in 1999. She moved to Denver and enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom to her two sons. .

In, 2007 Dixit made her comeback to films with Aaja Nachle, in which she played the role of a struggling single mother, who aspires to save the deserted dance theatre as per her dance guru's request. Madhuri has acted with all the top stars of her era, including Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt. She is known not only for her acting skill but also for her dancing. Pandit Birju Maharaj, the veteran kathak dancer and guru who choreographed Madhuri in the film Devdas called her "the best Bollywood dancer' due to her versatility.

Madhuri also ventured into television, first when she hosted a matrimonial show and later on when she appeared as one of the judged in the reality dance show Jhalak Dikhla Ja. It was this stint that made her want to return to India. Since her comeback, Madhuri has already been signed on for lead roles in Vishal Bharadwaj's Dedh Ishqiya, a sequel to the hit film Ishqiya and Anubhav Sinha's Gulab Gang. She will also be returning as the judge for Jhalak Dikhla Ja. We at Galatta.com wish Madhuri Dixit a wonderful birthday and wish her the very best for a wonderful future ahead.