This famous personality, who was the biggest fan of Madhuri Dixit, used to book whole theater to watch her films, had watched her blockbuster 73 times, movie is… he was…
Even today, Bollywood’s Dhak-Dhak girl, Madhuri Dixit, has a legion of devoted fans. Although the actress appears less frequently in films nowadays, she maintains a strong connection with her followers through social media. In the 90s, her stunning beauty captivated everyone, and not just her fans; many actors were infatuated with her as well. During the height of her career, one particular fan was utterly enamored with her, having watched her film a remarkable 73 times.
Who was this renowned celebrity?
This ardent admirer of Madhuri Dixit was no ordinary individual; he was the nation’s most celebrated painter, M.F. Hussain. His obsession with Madhuri led him to watch the film Hum Aapke Hain Kaun 73 times. Babu, as the painter was affectionately known, was such a devoted fan that he even collaborated with Madhuri to create the film Gaja Gamini. Hussain also contributed as a writer for numerous films, but the first time he laid eyes on Madhuri in a movie, he was spellbound. Her beauty had such a profound effect on him that he would rent out entire theaters just to watch her films.
In which film did he first see her?
The film where Hussain first encountered Madhuri was Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. After watching it 73 times, he was inspired to make a film featuring her. In Gaja Gamini, he cast Madhuri Dixit as the lead actress and took on the role of director himself and co-wrote the film with Kamna Chandra.
Alongside Madhuri, the film also featured Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, but unfortunately, it did not succeed at the box office. It’s worth noting that M.F. Hussain passed away on June 9, 2011, at the age of 95. Meanwhile, Madhuri Dixit continues to be active in Bollywood, recently portraying Manjulika in the film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, opposite Kartik Aryan, Triptii Dimri and Vidya Balan.
More about M.F. Hussain
In the early stages of his career, Husain created cinema posters in Mumbai. To supplement his income, he took on a job with a toy company where he designed and constructed toys. Whenever he had the means, he frequently journeyed to Gujarat to capture the beauty of its landscapes through his paintings. During the 1930s, Husain honed his artistic abilities by painting billboards for the burgeoning Bollywood film industry.
In 1967, he was honored with the National Film Award for Best Experimental Film for his work, Through the Eyes of a Painter. Later, in 2004, he directed Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities, featuring Tabu and Kunal Kapoor, a project he collaborated on with his artist son, Owais Husain, which was showcased in the Marché du film section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
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