Zee Media Bureau
Mumbai: In a tete-a-tete with reporters, the beautiful and ever elegant Madhuri Dixit said that she took inspiration from women from all quarters of life.
"I took references from all the women in the world. Rajjo is representative of all the women. She is fantastically portrayed on screen. There are women who are larger than life and it`s a salute to them," said Madhuri.Directed by Soumik Sen, `Gulaab Gang`, which also features Juhi Chawla in a prominent role, draws its inspiration from the real life vigilante group `Gulabi Gang`, which operates in the Bundelkhand area of Uttar Pradesh under the tutelage of Sampat Pal.
Bollywood heroines often talk about the hardships they have had to face to enter the industry and make a mark, but Madhuri Dixit seems to have not faced such a problem.
She debuted with `Abodh` in 1984, under the banner of Rajshri Productions which later also produced her most successful fil `Hum Aapke Hain Kaun`.
"I have never struggled for anything in my life because I never thought I will be an actress. Film just walked up to my house with `Abodh`. We met them (the makers), then my family decided that I will do just one film," Madhuri told IANS and added that her family used to run away from movies.
But destiny had stardom in store for Madhuri -- she didn`t stop at one film and continued to work in movies like `Awara Baap` and `Uttar Dakshin`, which didn`t do much to her career. It was the 1998 release `Tezaab` that catapulted her into big league and there was no looking back for her afterwards.
"Struggle was to prove myself, to do my best... so those things were the struggle for me. I am thankful to whatever I have got in my life, but one thing which is always at the back of my mind, is my dance academy. I would love to see my dance academy growing," said the actress of super hits like `Ram Lakhan`, `Dil`, `Saajan`, `Hum Aapke Hain Kaun` and `Dil To Pagal Hai`.
Her recent impressive come-back with `Dedh Ishqiya` with Huma Qureshi, Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi was applauded by the classes and the critics.
Currently, she is busy promoting her next release `Gulaab Gang`, coming out March 7, and says she took reference from various women to prepare for the role.
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