Madhuri Dixit is known as a superstar today. Her action drama film Tezaab (1988) and films like Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun..! (1994) and Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) made her a star. But Madhuri Dixit's first few years in the industry were not very good. In a recent interview, filmmaker Indra Kumar told how Madhuri was known as 'Jinhoos' in the late 80s. When Madhuri Dixit was called 'jinhoos' (wretched) In fact, Indra Kumar recalled casting Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit in 'Dil'. The producer revealed that Aamir had only one hit film 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', but Madhuri had no hit films to her credit. He further said that she was called a 'manhoos ladki'. He said, "When I signed her for Dil with Aamir Khan, everything was fine, but when I signed her for Beta as well, everyone said, 'Pagal ho gaya hai tu, iski koi film nahin chal rahi hai'. By that time, an interview had come out, which said, 'Madhuri is an unlucky girl. Whatever film she is in, it flops.' Still, I started working with Madhuri on both Dil and Beta in 1988. I had full faith in her. There was something in my heart that said, 'Yaar, isme baat hai, isme kuch hai' (Yaar, there is something in it, there is something in it)." Madhuri's image changed after the release of Tezaab Indra Kumar continued his talk and further told how Madhuri Dixit's "poor flop" image changed after the release of Tezaab. Producer Indra Kumar said, "After that, I was also lucky. I started the film in October. Tezaab released in December 1988 and Ram Lakhan released in January 1989. The distributors' impression of Madhuri as a 'poor flop' changed. My next schedule was six months from October. By then Madhuri had become a superstar. She was down to earth from day one and is still so today. There has been no change". Madhuri Dixit's work front Madhuri Dixit started her acting career in 1984 with Rajshri Productions' drama Abodh, but the film failed at the box office. Madhuri Dixit was recently seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which also starred Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan. Despite clashing with Singham Again, the film proved to be a box-office success and collected ₹389 crore worldwide. Read also: Rupali Ganguly Reacts to Anupamaa Exit Rumors, Praises Rajan Shahi Siddharth Anand's Fighter Soars as 2025's Biggest Non-Franchise Hit 2024 Wrap-Up: Rajan Shahi"s Hits and What"s Next in 2025 Disney+ Hotstar Announces 'Power of Paanch': A Tale of Friendship