Madhoo was born in the Malini household on March 26th. Her dad's name is Raghunath, who is the brother of Bollywood actress Hema Malini. Her mom's name is Renuka. She was taught Bharat Natyam by her mom. Madhoo lost her mom to Cancer when she was just 13 years old. Treating her aunt as her role model, Madhoo wanted to be an actress. After being offered a small role, she enrolled in Roshan Taneja's School of Acting for 2 months. Subsequently she learned that she had been dropped quite unceremoniously. This blow empowered her to take up jogging and swimming to lose weight; got braces for her teeth; had a hair cut; got a complete make-over, including clearing up her skin; perfected her Hindi. And then viola - a new, improved, and sexy Madhoo emerged. An Aries, Madhoo's acting career started with Ottayal Pattalam in Malyalam. She was first introduced to Bollywood in Phool Aur Kaante. Her role in 1992 Tamil movie Roja made her famous overnight, leading to the film being dubbed in multiple languages. Her other popular releases included Diljale, Yeshwant, and Pehchaan. Her career as an actress spanned from 1990 through on to 2002. She acted in a total of approximately 30 movies in Hindi, Tamil, Malyalam, Kannada, & Telegu. She was signed by Kallol Sen to act in his "Love Sex Etc", but subsequently changed her mind. She has appeared in 'Mann Main Hai Vishwas' on Sony Television. She married Anand Shah, who comes from a rich industrialist family, relocated to the U.S. where she gave birth to two daughters, Amela and Kela. Ameya has already indicated that she wants in act in movies.
Madhu is known for Ye Mantram Vesave (2018).
Major Malayalam actor and director of the 60s and 70s. Graduated from Benares Hindu University and later took a diploma in acting from the National School of Drama. He often played the sad and suffering lover. He gained major acclaim after Chemmeen (1965) which established him as a character actor. After that he acted regularly in independent productions. His fist directorial venture was 'Priya' (1970) which received major critical acclaim. Founded the Uma Studio in Trivandrum (Kerala, India).
Madhu is known for Chingari (2012).
Madhu is known for Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru (2019).
Madhu is known for Jai Lava Kusa (2017), Ek Mini Katha (2021) and Sreekaram (2021).
Madhu is an actor, known for Black (2022).
Madhu is known for Geethanjali (2013).
Madhu Acharya is known for Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2010), Kasam (2001) and Bapuji Ne Chahe Binani (1986).
Madhu Anand Chandhock also known as Bholi in Bollywood started her career almost by fluke. Born in New Delhi, a trained Hindustani classical singer, Ms Chandhock always wanted to become an artist. After completing her graduation from Delhi (Jankidevi Mahavidhyalay) she started her career as a fashion designer. Post marriage, she shifted to Bangalore and started her own boutique for 16 years. In 2014 she decided to shift her base from Bangalore to Mumbai with her kids Chitvan and Kashyap. Surprisingly at the age 45 she got her first break in Dharma Productions venture 2 States, directed by Abhishek Verman, starring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Based on best seller Chetan Bhagat's novel of same name, the romantic comedy was produced by Karan Johar and Hiroo Johar. She was selected by casting director Nandini Shrikent after seeing her performance in a short film by Cadburys (Diwali Special) "Cadburys Celebration: Gift A Diwali" Madhu played the lead in the film, and she won accolades for her simplicity. The film became viral and caught Ms Shrikent's attention. Thereafter Madhu was signed in the pivotal role of Duke's mother in 2 States. After this she was signed for a Pakistani telefilm Tujh Se Hee Raabta, directed by noted television personality Nivedita Basu. She played the role of Yasir Shah's mother, who played the lead in the film. The film was aired in one of the leading Pakistani channel and this fetched Madhu accolades for her role. This was the first ever Indo-Pakistan telefilm, shot in Mumbai. Immediately after this movie she was signed by Ram Madhvani for his directorial debut Neerja, where she played Rahima Mohhamed, one of the important passengers in the terror attack which had hit the headlines during Neerja Bhanot's era. Her role, though a cameo, was critically acclaimed after Sonam Kapoor and Shabana Azmi's performance. Then Madhu acted in an experimental short film All About Section 377, where she played the role of Rohit's Maami, (Rohit plays the lead). Directed by Amit Khanna, who played gay character Rohit in the movie. This movie was appreciated amongst LGBT film festival Hum Safar. Creative Gypsy, the producer of the movie selected Madhu for this pivotal role, because not too many actresses in Bollywood were comfortable playing aunt to a homosexual character. Madhu being an experimental actor, took this project as a challenge and won everyone's heart with her performance. She also played the role of a school principal in Sohail Tattari's sports based film Tennis Buddies (tentatively titled). The film also stars Ranvir Shourey and Divya Dutta. Newcomer Dakshata Patel (real life tennis player) makes her debut in this film. Recently she acted in Vikram Bhatt's blockbuster franchise Raaz Reboot (yet to be released). She plays the role lead actor Gaurav Arora's mother. She is also working on Zee Telefilms finite series which will be aired on October 2016. She plays a very important role. Apart. from movies, she writes blogs in Hindi and English. She believes in expressing her happiness and sorrow through words. An avid reader of literature, she has been working on her first book, which will be a collection of poems. Madhu conducts motivational speeches and charitable events in Mumbai. She is also honing her skills in writing lyrics, and might soon make her debut as a lyricist in Bollywood. .