Mumbai, Maharashtra: In an exclusive interview with IANS, renowned Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit reflects on her nearly 40 year journey in the film industry. She shares her first experience of working with director Nagesh Kukunoor on 'Mrs. Deshpande', praising his sharp focus and clarity of vision. Madhuri speaks about her attraction to layered, grey-shaded characters and her selective approach to choosing projects. Beyond films, she opens up about her personal life spending time with family, cooking, gardening, and even racing cars. She also addresses box office challenges, the impact of OTT platforms, and fondly remembers Dharmendra as a humble, poetic, and gracious legend of Indian cinema.