Reclining Nude with Blue Cushion Painting by Amedo Modigalini

Madonna, who reached the peak of popularity in the field of western music in 1983, was born on 16 August, 1959, at Rochester in America. Her father, Louis Wilson, was an engineer. She did not have a very happy childhood as she had to keep herself busy in small household chores.

She got her first lessons in music from her brother Jackson who taught her to ply piano. Gradually, she started taking part in music competitions. In 1972, she also played the lead role in a film entitled Desperately Seeking Susan. Later, she earned unprecedented fame and money as a singer. She has got billions of fans. Her clothes, toiletries and ornaments set the fashion. Indian pop singer Alisha Chinai is also her follower.

Madonna is a true representative of western music, dance and beauty. Her famous records are: Gable, Madonna, Holiday, Crazy for You and Like a Virgin. Amongst these Madonna and Like a Virgin are most popular. Her very first record Madonna broke all records in sales. She became a best seller artist like Elvis Presley, Abba, Michael Jackson and The Beatles. She won a platinum disc for Madonna, which in itself was a rare achievement. She was been given three more platinum discs. From her achievements so far, it is certain that she would touch higher peaks in popularity and sales. Her album “True Blue” (sales 11m.) was no 1 in 28 countries.

Her song I am not a thing to touch. I am only for seeing throws her young audiences into throes of excitement as they dance hysterically to the tune.

Madonna has now attained her motherhood, giving birth to a female baby fathered by her close boy-fried nd, who also happened to be her physical instructor.