Gunjan Chaudhary
Bollywood icons Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff recently reunited on the sets of The Great Indian Kapil Show, and the episode quickly became a nostalgic ride for fans of 80s and 90s cinema. The latest episode, which aired on February 21, was packed with laughter, candid confessions, and heartwarming memories. Host Kapil Sharma, along with Krushna Abhishek and Sunil Grover, ensured that the atmosphere remained light and entertaining throughout.
Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff Recalls First Meeting With Madhuri Dixit
During the show, Jackie Shroff fondly remembered the first time he heard about Madhuri. He revealed that legendary choreographer Saroj Khan had highly praised Madhuri to filmmaker Subhash Ghai, calling her a beautiful heroine and one of the finest dancers to enter the industry. Jackie shared that he first met Madhuri on the sets of Karma, and from that moment, he was deeply impressed by her talent and grace.
Jackie Shroff and Madhuri
Also Read: “I Became Mama”, Salman Khan’s Reaction to Aaradhya’s Birth Revealed on Sunita Ahuja’s Podcast
One of the most talked-about moments from the episode came when Kapil Sharma asked if any actor had ever felt nervous while romancing Madhuri on screen. Without hesitation, Jackie admitted that he did. He confessed that he often felt shy while performing romantic scenes with her. According to him, emotions portrayed in films are often deeply personal, and expressing them convincingly on screen can be challenging.
Jackie Shroff and Madhuri
Jackie said it was especially difficult to look into Madhuri’s expressive eyes during romantic sequences. He praised her for completely immersing herself into her characters, making every scene feel authentic and emotionally powerful. Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff delivered several memorable films together, including Ram Lakhan, Parinda, 100 Days, and Khalnayak.
Jackie Shroff and Madhuri
Their pairing was widely loved, and their romantic chemistry became one of the highlights of late 80s and early 90s Bollywood. They later shared screen space in films like Devdas and Total Dhamaal. In the film Sangeet, Madhuri even played Jackie’s wife and, interestingly, his mother-in-law showcasing her versatility as an actress. Adding another layer to the nostalgia, Jackie once made a heartfelt confession on Koffee with Karan Season 5. During a rapid-fire round, host Karan Johar asked him to name the woman whose marriage broke millions of hearts. Jackie candidly responded, “Of course Maddy, Madhuri Dixit,” admitting that her marriage to Shriram Nene left many admirers heartbroken including him.
