Triptii Dimri reveals what she admires most about Madhuri Dixit: ‘Even if I become a star of her stature, I’d want those qualities’

Triptii Dimri has opened up about her experience of working with veteran star Madhuri Dixit, showering praise on the actress for her humility, kindness and grounded nature. During a recent interaction for their upcoming project, Triptii said that getting to know Madhuri personally made her admire the iconic actress even more.Reflecting on her time with Madhuri, Triptii said that while she had always admired the actress from afar, working closely with her revealed a completely different and beautiful side of her personality.“I think there’s so much that I’ve learned from ma’am because growing up, you’ve always seen her from a distance and admired her. But when you get to know her as a person, there’s a completely different, very beautiful side to her,” Triptii shared with ETimes.The actress went on to praise Madhuri’s humility and generosity, adding, “I want to be like her. Even if I become a big star of her stature, these are the qualities I would want in me — the humbleness, the kindness, the giving nature. No insecurities, nothing. She is like a zen person, on set and off set.”Triptii also said that Madhuri’s enduring popularity across generations is a reflection of the positivity she brings into people’s lives.“Whatever you give out always comes back tenfolds. I’m a true believer of that. And I think this is a pure example of that in front of us. This is why she’s so loved by all generations,” she said.

Madhuri Dixit on how she wants to be remembered

During the interaction, Madhuri was asked how she would like fans to remember her legacy after decades of entertaining audiences.Keeping her response simple and heartfelt, the actress said, “I want people to remember me by how I made them feel.”

The secret to a lasting relationship

Madhuri also shared her thoughts on what makes a relationship last in today’s fast-paced world.“I think mutual respect and taking pride in each other’s wins and being there for each other in your losses. There should be respect, love and everything should be there, but I think you should always be together in your goals and make sure that your kids and family are always taken care of, and you’re there for each other as well,” she said.Triptii echoed similar sentiments, stressing the importance of friendship in a relationship.“I think friendship is very, very essential because love as a feeling can fade after a point, but friendship and respect and just being there for each other in difficult times is important. Life is not always in one line; there are ups and downs. You can’t just be there for the good times. You have to be equally there for the bad times,” she said.She further added, “Consistency is very important. Not taking each other for granted is something we should always keep in mind.”

Madhuri on changing work culture in Bollywood

Speaking about how the industry has evolved over the years, Madhuri reflected on the era when actors routinely worked double shifts.“I think it’s much more organised now. When we do a project, it has a fixed number of days and you know where you’re going to shoot and what you’re going to do. Then you can plan your own life as well,” she explained.Recalling her earlier years in the industry, she added, “We used to do double shifts for two different films. We’d shoot from 9 to 6 for one person and then continue for another film till late at night. Today, we shoot for just one movie and are completely present for it. That’s all we’re doing for the next 30 or 40 days.”