(Image source from: The controversial life of Madhuri Dixit})

As Bollywood's own dhak-dhak girl turns a year older today, we take a look at  a few controversies that haunted her long filmy career. Yes, like all other successful actresses, even Mrs. Nene's career wasn't anything uneventful. With 13 Filmfare Best Actress nominations to her credit, this accomplished had to struggle for 8 long years before success kissed her feet with her first big commercial success 'Tezaab'. And the rest, as they say, is history! Here, take a look at some of the biggest controversies round the actress' career.

Love, Love, Love!
She was the biggest heartthrob of her time. With an unfathomable fan following as hers, she ruled many hearts including that of Sanjay Dutt's. Yes, Madhuri was romantically linked to her 'Khalnayak' co-star back in 90s. It's said that Sanjay was deeply in love with Madhuri, despite being married to Richa Sharma then. But Madhuri's dad was opposed to the match. It was the same time when Sanjay was arrested by TADA for 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. And that marked an end to their bried romance. Madhuri was also linked with Anil Kapoor during her hey-days.

Kiss and Tale
Even as Madhuri was trying to make a mark in the industry, she went ahead and shot a bold movie with Vinod Khanna. The film, 'Dayavan', featured many a bold scenes including a steamy kissing scene, that Madhuri regrets having shot for now.

B-Town Rivals
Being the top actress of her times, she made many a foes. From Sri Devi to Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit was the envy of her contemporaries.

Tiff with manager
Madhuri and her manager Rakesh Nath a.k.a Rikku's association goes a long way. But when Madhuri decided to make a comeback, she did away with him and switched on to a more younger, fresher team. She apparently called her man Friday and told, , 'Ab mera kaam doctor saab dekhenge'. However, she tried to reconcile with him later by inviting him to the special premiere of her film.

AW: Suchorita Choudhury