Madhoo

Madhoo Shah, known mononymously as Madhoo, is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. She was born in Mumbai, India, and began her film career in the early 1990s. Her breakthrough came with Roja (1992), a Tamil-language romantic thriller directed by Mani Ratnam, in which she starred opposite Arvind Swami. The film’s success helped establish her as a leading actress in South Indian cinema and earned her recognition in the Hindi-speaking market as well.

Following Roja, Madhoo appeared in a variety of projects across languages, including the Hindi film Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), known for its popular ensemble cast. She also worked on Tamil and Telugu productions, taking on roles that showcased her versatility in different genres. Over the years, she has taken on fewer film roles but remains a noted figure in the Indian film industry for her early impact.

Little is publicly documented about her personal life, and she has kept a relatively low profile in later years, residing in Mumbai. Her work is frequently referenced in discussions of early 1990s Indian cinema and the cross-language success of Mani Ratnam’s Roja.