Synopsis
Madhuri Dixit captivated the audience at IIFA 2025 with her performance, receiving high praise from co-star Kartik Aaryan. The event marked a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of IIFA. Actor Gajraj Rao also shared his admiration for her enchanting stage presence, making the night truly unforgettable.Key Takeaways
- Madhuri Dixit delivered a stunning performance at IIFA 2025.
- Kartik Aaryan praised her talent publicly.
- She performed the iconic song “Choli ke peeche”.
- The event celebrated 25 years of IIFA.
- Actor Gajraj Rao described her performance as magical.
Mumbai, March 12 (NationPress) Bollywood's dancing queen Madhuri Dixit expressed her joy after an exhilarating performance at the IIFA 2025 stage. However, it was her co-star from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kartik Aaryan, who couldn't help but rave about her captivating act.
Madhuri shared a video on Instagram showcasing the moments leading up to her performance. In the clip, Kartik approaches her, showering her with compliments. He was even overheard saying, “sab pagal hogaye the (people went wild).”
The video transitions to Madhuri getting ready for her performance and then hitting the stage, delivering a breathtaking rendition of the iconic track “Choli ke peeche” from the 1993 film Khal Nayak.
“What an incredible way to mark 25 years of IIFA! It was an electrifying night filled with unforgettable moments. I had the time of my life performing on stage and can’t wait for you all to see it! #iifa2025 #iifaperformance #magicalnight,” Madhuri wrote in her caption.
Khal Nayak, directed by Subhash Ghai, features Sanjay Dutt and Jacky Shroff. The story revolves around the escape and pursuit of the criminal Ballu (Dutt) by sub-inspector Ram (Shroff) and his partner Ganga (Dixit).
Actor Gajraj Rao also praised Madhuri’s performance, stating it felt like experiencing a magical dream with open eyes.
Gajraj posted a video on Instagram showing Madhuri dancing to “Ghoomer” from the 2018 historical drama Padmaavat, featuring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Jim Sarbh among others.
Gajraj captioned his post: “Madhuri Ji ko stage par perform karte dekhna aisa hai jaise, aapne khuli aankhon se koi mayavi sapna dekha ho, ekdum jaaduI sama baandh diya unhone Jaipur mein IIFA ke dauraan. Aapke shahar mein Madhuri Ji kabhi live show karein to zaroor jaiyega… main to jaunga… @madhuridixitnene @iifa #madhuridixitnene.”
(Watching Madhuri Ji perform on stage feels like witnessing a magical dream with open eyes—she truly created an enchanting atmosphere during IIFA in Jaipur. If Madhuri Ji ever does a live show in your city, make sure to attend… I definitely will! @madhuridixitnene).