Personal Information

Full Name: Madhubala Raghunath Malini

Nickname: Madhoo

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1969-03-26

Languages Known: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English, Marathi (conversational)

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Yoga, meditation, reading spiritual books, spending time with family, gardening, social work

Education

School: Not publicly

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 58 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Raghunath Malini (army officer) Mother: Renuka Malini (homemaker)

Siblings: Sister: Anita (married to actor Jackie Shroff)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Anand Shah (businessman)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Actress (veteran actress in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi films; occasional TV and theater)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹20–40 crore

Awards & Achievements: Tamil Nadu State Film Award – Best Actress (Nadigan 1990) Filmfare Award South nomination – Best Actress (Azhagan 1991) Known for iconic roles in Roja (1992), Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Ravan Raaj (1995), Anand (Tamil), Nadigan Over 200 films across languages; breakthrough in South Indian cinema with Azhagan and Roja (opposite Arvind Swamy) One of the highest-paid actresses of early 1990s in South India

Biography Details

Madhoo (born Madhubala Raghunath Malini on March 26, 1969, in Chennai) is a veteran Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and South Indian cinema. Niece of actress Hema Malini (sister of her father), she debuted in 1990 with Azhagan (Tamil) and gained massive fame with Roja (1992) opposite Arvind Swamy, becoming a pan-Indian star. She shone in Telugu (Murari), Malayalam (Kuttikkuppayam), and Hindi films (Phool Aur Kaante, Ravan Raaj, Anand).

Married to businessman Anand Shah since 1999, she has two children (Keia and Ameya). After a peak in the 1990s, she took a break for family and returned selectively in supporting roles and TV shows (Naagin, Pardes). At 56, she remains active in occasional films, spiritual pursuits, and family life, often sharing nostalgic memories of her Roja era.

• January 2026: Madhoo celebrated her 57th birthday (March 26, 2025 tributes carried forward) with family posts on Instagram; shared throwback Roja photos and expressed gratitude for fans' love.
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• January 2026: No major film releases or comebacks; she remains low-profile, focusing on family life with husband Anand Shah and children Keia and Ameya. Occasional appearances in spiritual/devotional TV shows or guest roles rumored.
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• Ongoing: Nostalgic fan tributes continue for her 1990s peak (Roja, Phool Aur Kaante); no controversies, political involvement, or health updates in early 2026. She occasionally shares wellness and family moments on social media.

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