India, June 1 -- The upcoming Netflix film Maa Behen brings Madhuri Dixit back to comedy after a long gap. The actor, who has done her fair share of work across every genre over a career spanning four decades, talks to Hindustan Times about the Suresh Triveni directorial, the delight of getting new material at this stage of her career, and the challenges of comedy.

When the trailer for Maa Behen was released last month in Mumbai, Ravi Kishan, who has a supporting role in the film, said, "This is an avatar Madhuri has never been seen in." Ask her about the joy of getting new and different roles so deep in her career, and the actor has a succinct response. "It feels amazing! You immediately say yes."

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