Madhoo Shah (born Madhoobala Raghunath Malini; 26 March 1969), also known formerly as Madhubala, is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. She was a part of Movies like Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Roja (1992), Allari Priyudu (1992), Yoddha (1992), and Gentleman (1993).
Early life and family Madhoobala Raghunath Malini was born in a Tamil family. She was educated at St. Joseph's High School, Juhu and at University of Mumbai. She is the cousin of actress Hema Malini and therefore the aunt of Esha Deol.
Career Madhoo was signed on by action director Veeru Devgan for his son Ajay Devgan's debut in Phool Aur Kaante (1991), but her first release was K. Balachander' s Azhagan (1991), co-starring Mammooty, Bhanupriya and Geetha. She made her Hindi movie debut with in Phool Aur Kaante in 1991. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Ottayal Pattalam (1991), opposite Mukesh. The title role in Mani Ratnam's Roja (1992) made her very popular. She made her comeback in 2008, in the Hindi-language film, Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha, and has been appearing in supporting roles in films since then. She has acted in 5 films with her real name Madhu. She made a comeback to the Tamil screen with Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram in 2014. She has been hosting the DD National music television series Rangoli since August 2019.
Besides it, she has worked in television series such as Kaveri, Devi, Soundaravalli and Aarambh: Kahaani Devsena Ki. She has also appeared as a guest judge at some reality shows.
Personal life She married Anand Shah on 19 February 1999 whom she met during a photoshoot. They have two daughters Amaya and Keia. Madhoo's husband is the cousin of Jay Mehta, who is married to actress Juhi Chawla.
Filmography Feature films Year Title Role Language NotesRef 1991 Azhagan Swapna Tamil Phool Aur Kaante Pooja Hindi Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut Ottayal Pattalam Gopika Varma/Indu Malayalam Neelagiri Anitha 1992 Ennodishtam Koodamo Aarathi Menon Yodha Ashwathy Vaaname Ellai Karpagam Tamil Roja Roja Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special PrizeNominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil Allari Priyudu Kavita Rani Telugu 1993 Annayya Saraswathi Kannada Gentleman Susheela Tamil Pehchaan Tina Hindi 1994FaujKamli Elaan Mohini Sharma Prem Yog Anita Aavesam Madhu Telugu Senthamizh Selvan Vaidegi Tamil Zaalim Madhu Hindi Brahma Chanda Janta Ki Adalat Malathi Puttinilla Metinilla Telugu 1995 Mohini Ragini Hindi Diya Aur Toofan Aasha Hathkadi Rani Jallaad Gayetri Ravan Raaj Geeta Suzie face Hum Hain Bemisaal Marya 1996 Mr. Romeo Madhu Tamil Diljale Shabnam Hindi Return of Jewel Thief Madhu Panchalankurichi Pottu Kanni Tamil 1997 Chilakkottudu Madhu Telugu Udaan Hindi Mere Sapno Ki Rani Vandana Nehle Hindi Yeshwant Raagini Yeshwant Lohar Iruvar Dancer Tamil Special appearance in the "Narumugaye" song Sher-E-Hindustan Hindi Special appearance in the "Dakiya Babu Daku Hai Pakka" song 1998 Hafta Vasuli Inspector Durga Khote Sikkey Suman Ganesh Divya Telugu Zulm-O-Sitam Meena 'Billo' Hindi Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Shalu 1999 Chehraa Simran 2002 Mulaqaat Archana Patkar 2008 Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha Radhika 2011 Tell Me O Kkhuda Geeta Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! Ritu's Aunt 2013 Anthaku Mundhu Aa TharuvathaVidhya Telugu 2014 Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Sridevi/Vidhya TamilBilingual film Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram Malayalam 2015Ranna Saraswathi Kannada Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Kannada Surya vs Surya Nikhil's Mother Telugu 2016 Nannaku Prematho Divya's Mother Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi Kannada 2019 Seetharama Kalyana Geetha's mother Agni Devi Shakuntala Devi Tamil Premier PadminiShruthiKannada 2020 College Kumar Janaki TamilTeluguBilingual film 2021 Nail Polish Shoba Bhusan Hindi ZEE5 Film Thalaivi V. N. Janaki Ramachandran HindiTamil 2022DejavuDGP Asha PramodTamilRaymoBhavana Kannada Repeat Telugu 2023Premadesam Arjun's motherShaakuntalamMenaka2024Eagle Gayatri Devi Kartam Bhugtam Seema Hindi 2025Kannappa Pannaga Telugu 2026Chinna Chinna AasaiLeelaMalayalamGovernorVanditaHindi
Television series Year Title Role Language Notes2001 Kaveri Kaveri Tamil 2004 Devi Devi Parvati Hindi2012SoundaravalliSoundaravalliTamil Cameo 2017 Aarambh: Kahaani Devsena Ki Maharani Sambhavija Hindi Padmavija Koshish Se Kamyabi Tak Celebrity guest D4 Junior v/s Senior Celebrity Judge Malayalam Grand finale episode2021 Super Dancer Guest Hindi Grandparents Special (Sat) Madhoo Shah Special (Sun) The Kapil Sharma Show Guest Along with Juhi Chawla and Ayesha Jhulka2023 Fireflies: Parth Aur Jugnu Ira Ranaut ZEE5 Sweet Kaaram Coffee Kaveri Tamil Amazon Prime Video2024Manorathangal Gita Parekh Malayalam ZEE5 Anthology series Segment : Vilpana
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