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Madhuri Dixit credits late mother for guiding her during struggle days in Bollywood

Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit has recalled the emotionally challenging times she faced during her early days in Bollywood. She further revealed how her late mother Snehlata Dixi back then taught her to stay strong, ignore criticism and focus on her work with sincerity.

During an appearance on the quiz reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, the actress opened up to Amitabh Bachchan about her mother's invaluable advice and how it helped her navigate the ups and downs of her career.

Bachchan asked, “Madhuri ji, kya aap maanti hain jinko aap aai kehti hain unse aapne bahut kuch sikha hai, ya kuch aisa jo aapne unse prapt kiya ho?” 

Recalling the emotional struggles she faced, the actress revealed, “I would say jitni bhi kala hai ya art hai ya dance ho, sab kuch mujhe unse hi aaya hain. Toh maa joh thi, she was very strong, jitni aapki maata ji strong thi waisi hi woh bhi thi. Jab main iss field mein aayi, main bahut hi young thi, toh koi kuch bol deta tha toh main ghar jaati thi aur mujhe bahut hi bura lagta tha.

Toh maa humesha kehti thi ki itna weak nahin hona aur kisi ki nahin sunna, tumhe yeh karna hain toh karke dikhao. Woh kehti thi bas kaam karo aur sincerity se kaam karo, aur jo logon ko sab negative lag raha hain, ek success ke baad sab positive ho jaata hain.”