Barkha Singh has steadily established a versatile career spanning YouTube, OTT platforms, and films, earning praise from audiences and critics alike. Among the notable actors she has worked with is Madhuri Dixit, whose influence has left a lasting impression on Barkha’s approach to professionalism and self-presentation on set. Reflecting on her experience working with Madhuri in the film Maja Ma, Barkha shared the valuable lessons she absorbed from the veteran actress.
The moment you step out of your vanity, all eyes are on you. So you need to conduct yourself in a certain way. So that’s something I learned from her. How you carry yourself, your posture, your nails, how you’re talking, what you’re doing when you’re not talking. So just how you overall your discipline and decorum on set and how you conduct yourself is something I learned from her.
— Barkha Singh
Learning Simplicity and Honesty from Vikrant Massey
Barkha’s collaboration with Vikrant Massey in The Sabarmati Report further enriched her acting journey. She admired the straightforwardness and authenticity Vikrant brings to both his persona and his craft, influencing her own approach to performing scenes. Barkha highlighted how his natural style made their interactions feel genuinely conversational on screen.
From Vikrant, I learned just simplicity in like as a person, but also simplicity in your scenes. Sometimes we overthink our scenes as an actor. But the way he performs is so honest and simple. So that is something I learned from him, you know, when I was doing the scenes with him, it really didn’t look like it really felt like a conversation, and that translated so beautifully on screen, like, you know, his acting, his performance.
— Barkha Singh
Building Momentum with Recent Roles on OTT
Barkha Singh continues to make a mark with back-to-back successes on OTT platforms. Her role as Ishita in the web series Lafangey was celebrated for its relatability and authentic portrayal, receiving strong appreciation from viewers. Recently, she appeared as lawyer Shivani Mathur in the acclaimed fourth season of Criminal Justice, acting alongside Pankaj Tripathi. This performance once again underscored her growing prominence and versatility as an actress. Fans are eagerly anticipating her next projects and performances.
Significance of Mentorship and Professional Growth
The lessons Barkha Singh learned from acclaimed co-stars like Madhuri Dixit and Vikrant Massey underscore the importance of discipline, simplicity, and authenticity in an actor’s craft. Her ability to absorb and adapt these qualities has contributed to her sustained success in a competitive industry. As she continues to evolve, her journey exemplifies how valuable mentorship and professional conduct shape emerging talent in contemporary Indian cinema and digital entertainment platforms.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Who rejected Madhuri Dixit for marriage?
A. In a 2023 episode of the music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, singer Suresh Wadkar seemed to hint that he had once declined a marriage proposal from Madhuri Dixit’s family.
Q. Did Madhuri Dixit sleep with Sanjay Dutt?
A. Nonetheless, Madhuri always denied having a romantic relationship with Sanjay Dutt. When Sanjay was asked about this during an interview with Movie Magazine, he didn’t seem bothered by her response. He said, “I have worked with Madhuri, and we have done many films together.”
Q. Who was Madhuri Dixit’s first husband?
A. While the media was curious about her private life, Dixit tied the knot with Shriram Madhav Nene on October 17, 1999. Nene is a heart doctor from Los Angeles, California. They held the traditional wedding ceremony at Dixit’s older brother’s house in Southern California.
Q. How many husbands did Madhuri Dixit have?
A. She has been married to Shriram Nene since 1999, and together they have two sons.
