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Now that Sridevi has begun shooting for her comeback movie English Vinglish, some filmmakers have been trying to woo Madhuri Dixit for their projects as well.
They are keen to have a Madhuri film lined up for release around the same time as Sridevi's.
They want to rekindle the old rivalry between the two stars. Sridevi was the undisputed queen of B-Town in the '80s until Madhuri Dixit did a Ek Do Teen in Tezaab to topple her from her position.
Madhuri is currently back home in the US after finishing her television outing Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
Says a source, "Some filmmakers are keen to rope Madhuri for their projects. They are exploring the option casting her and then pitting her against Sridevi. Considering that both the stars have a huge fan following, it would be interesting to watch the audience's reaction and eagerness to see who outdoes who all over again."
Recently, there was a controversy about Madhuri's inclusion in the Satte Pe Satte remake. According to buzz, the producers (Ashtavinayak) and director Soham Shah went ahead and announced that she would be essaying Hema Malini's role.
But co-producer Sanjay Dutt, who was to be cast opposite her, felt he had not been consulted and appeared miffed by the happenings.
Adds the source, Satte Pe Satta has now been pushed to next year because Dutt is busy with Agneepath. As he will be sporting a bald look, it will take him a while before he grows it back. It is also not clear that Madhuri will be a part of Satte Pe Satta. So other filmmakers are showing interest."
Says Madhuri's spokesperson, "Yes, some filmmakers are interested. But we wouldn't like to comment on Satte Pe Satta."
The rivalry between Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit dates back to the '80s. At a time when Sridevi was firmly on the top of Indian cinema's female fatales with Mr India (1987) hitting box office highs, in came Madhuri Dixit.
And then began a tough competition between the two. Madhuri won the Best Actress for Beta in 1992. Sridevi rendered the biggest flop of her career Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. She lost her No 1 status. And, then began the rat race...
While Madhuri delivered super hit films like Dil, Tezaab, Khalnaayak, Sridevi churned average hits like Chandni and Lamhe.
However, in 1994, with the release of Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, it became clear that Madhuri had superceded Sridevi, who then went out of focus and disappeared with her last hit in 1997, Judaai.
Madhuri continued to reign for a while until Karisma Kapoor subjugated her throne with Raja Hindustani. After her last hit Dil Toh Pagal Hai in 1997 and Devdas in 2002, she stayed away from B-Town due to marriage and later motherhood.
However, Sridevi and Madhuri never let the rivalry affect personal life and public appearances. There was never any bad-mouthing. But the currents of their competition always made headlines, like they are doing now!
They are keen to have a Madhuri film lined up for release around the same time as Sridevi's.
They want to rekindle the old rivalry between the two stars. Sridevi was the undisputed queen of B-Town in the '80s until Madhuri Dixit did a Ek Do Teen in Tezaab to topple her from her position.
Madhuri is currently back home in the US after finishing her television outing Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
Says a source, "Some filmmakers are keen to rope Madhuri for their projects. They are exploring the option casting her and then pitting her against Sridevi. Considering that both the stars have a huge fan following, it would be interesting to watch the audience's reaction and eagerness to see who outdoes who all over again."
Recently, there was a controversy about Madhuri's inclusion in the Satte Pe Satte remake. According to buzz, the producers (Ashtavinayak) and director Soham Shah went ahead and announced that she would be essaying Hema Malini's role.
But co-producer Sanjay Dutt, who was to be cast opposite her, felt he had not been consulted and appeared miffed by the happenings.
Adds the source, Satte Pe Satta has now been pushed to next year because Dutt is busy with Agneepath. As he will be sporting a bald look, it will take him a while before he grows it back. It is also not clear that Madhuri will be a part of Satte Pe Satta. So other filmmakers are showing interest."
Says Madhuri's spokesperson, "Yes, some filmmakers are interested. But we wouldn't like to comment on Satte Pe Satta."
The rivalry between Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit dates back to the '80s. At a time when Sridevi was firmly on the top of Indian cinema's female fatales with Mr India (1987) hitting box office highs, in came Madhuri Dixit.
And then began a tough competition between the two. Madhuri won the Best Actress for Beta in 1992. Sridevi rendered the biggest flop of her career Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. She lost her No 1 status. And, then began the rat race...
While Madhuri delivered super hit films like Dil, Tezaab, Khalnaayak, Sridevi churned average hits like Chandni and Lamhe.
However, in 1994, with the release of Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, it became clear that Madhuri had superceded Sridevi, who then went out of focus and disappeared with her last hit in 1997, Judaai.
Madhuri continued to reign for a while until Karisma Kapoor subjugated her throne with Raja Hindustani. After her last hit Dil Toh Pagal Hai in 1997 and Devdas in 2002, she stayed away from B-Town due to marriage and later motherhood.
However, Sridevi and Madhuri never let the rivalry affect personal life and public appearances. There was never any bad-mouthing. But the currents of their competition always made headlines, like they are doing now!
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