Ajay Devgn’s First Heroine Madhu Still Shines at 56, Giving Tough Competition to Shweta Tiwari in Beauty
- byPranay Jain
- 06 Sep, 2025
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn made his debut in 1991 with the blockbuster Phool Aur Kaante. While the film established Ajay as one of the leading men in the industry, it also introduced audiences to his co-star Madhu, who made her Bollywood debut with the same film. Even though Madhu’s career graph did not soar as high as Ajay’s, she continues to impress fans with her timeless beauty and grace at the age of 56.
Madhu’s Journey in Films
Following her successful debut, Madhu appeared in the Tamil classic Roja (1992), which earned her widespread appreciation. Throughout the 90s, she worked in nearly 50 films, including Ravan Raj, Udaan, Diljale, Return of Jewel Thief, Pahachaan, Hathkadi, and Yashwant. Despite being part of many projects, she could not cement her position as a top Bollywood heroine.
Interestingly, Madhu comes from a star-studded family — she is the niece of veteran actress Hema Malini and the sister-in-law of actress Juhi Chawla. In 1999, she married businessman Anand Shah and gradually stepped away from films.
Comeback and Current Life
Madhu eventually made a comeback to acting and remains active in the film industry. Recently, she was seen in South actor Vishnu Manchu’s film Kannappa, which also featured a cameo by Akshay Kumar.
Apart from acting, Madhu stays connected with fans through social media. On Instagram, where she has more than 5 lakh followers, she often shares pictures and videos, proving that age has not diminished her charm. Born in 1969, the actress continues to inspire with her fitness and beauty.




