Mumbai, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran actor Ashok Saraf has recalled Madhuri Dixit’s early days in the film industry, revealing that she was just 16 years old and preparing for her Class 12 board examinations when they worked together on her debut film, Abodh.
Saraf shared the memory during his appearance on the quiz show Kon Honar Crorepati, where he joined Sankarshan Karhade to celebrate their film Aadi Anant. Their conversation brought back memories of Abodh, which marked Madhuri’s acting debut in 1984.
Madhuri also recalled balancing her studies with the film’s shooting schedule. “I had my Class 12 exams then. That’s why our shoot was postponed to May,” she said.
During the conversation, Saraf addressed Madhuri as “Madam”, prompting the actress to ask him to drop the formality.
“But why are you calling me ‘Madam’? Call me Madhuri,” she said.
Saraf explained that he was using the formal address because she was sitting in the host’s chair and added that he would speak to her more casually if they met outside the show.
Madhuri also recalled that after Abodh, she next remembered meeting Saraf during the filming of Koyla.
Released in 1984, Abodh marked Madhuri’s entry into Bollywood. She later reunited with Saraf in the 1997 film Koyla, which also starred Shah Rukh Khan.
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