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Sridevi, born on August 13, 1963, was an Indian actress and film producer who acted in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. She made her acting debut as a child artist with the 1967 Tamil film 'Kandhan Karunai' at the age of four. She began her career by playing lead roles as a child actor with MA Thirumugam's 1969 mythological Tamil movie 'Thunaivan'. Her first adult role came at the age of 13 in 1976 with the Tamil film 'Moondru Mudichu'. Widely regarded as the "First Female Superstar" of India, she has won numerous accolades throughout her career, including a National Film Award, a Nandi Award, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Kerala State Film Award, four Filmfare Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, among others. Some of the films which helped establish her as a leading actress in Bollywood include 'Justice Chaudhury', 'Waqt Ki Awaz', 'Watan Ke Rakhwale', 'Tohfa', 'Chandni', 'Mr. India', and 'Naya Kadam'. In 2013, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. On February 24, 2018, the actress died of accidental drowning in her Dubai hotel room's bathtub. She was married to producer Boney Kapoor with whom she had two children: actress Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
29 Aug 2023
Bollywood LifeJanhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya engaged? Here's the truth
Janhvi Kapoor recently visited the Tirumala temple in Tirupati to honor her late mother Sridevi on her birth anniversary. The actor visits the temple on her birth anniversary (August 13) but this year, she missed it as she was busy filming Ulajh.
13 Aug 2023
Google DoodleGoogle Doodle celebrates Sridevi's legacy on her 60th birth anniversary
Iconic female superstar Sridevi would have turned 60 on Sunday.
13 Aug 2023
BollywoodSridevi's birth anniversary: Revisiting actor's films with Anil Kapoor
Dubbed the "first female superstar of India," National Film Awardee Sridevi would have turned 60 on Sunday.
26 Jul 2023
CelebrityPakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui discusses 'tolerance' level of Indian audiences
With a career spanning three decades, Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui—who made his Bollywood debut in Sridevi's 2017 thriller Mom—enjoys significant popularity among Indian audiences.
12 Jul 2023
Tamil CinemaVeteran Tamil producer SA Rajkannu dies at 80
Legendary Tamil film producer SA Rajkannu—who bankrolled Kamal Haasan starrer 16 Vayathinile—passed away on Tuesday. He was 80.
04 Mar 2023
PVR CinemasWomen's Day: PVR to re-release 'Chandni,' 'Raazi,' other feminist films
To commemorate the upcoming Women's Day (March 8), PVR Cinemas has decided to charm cinephiles uniquely.
06 Feb 2023
BollywoodSridevi-starrer 'English Vinglish' to release in China on this date
Gauri Shinde's much acclaimed directorial debut film English Vinglish will now release in China. The 2012 film marked Bollywood superstar Sridevi's return to movies after 15 years.
14 Jan 2023
BollywoodBoney Kapoor confirms he will make 'Mr. India 2'
The year 2022 saw the sequels of several popular films that were released amid much anticipation. Avatar: The Way of Water hit theaters 13 years after Avatar (2009), while back home, sequels like KGF: Chapter 2 and Drishyam 2 ruled the box office.
04 Oct 2022
English Vinglish10 years of 'English Vinglish': Sridevi's sarees to be auctioned
Late actor Sridevi ruled the Indian film industry for five decades, and her onscreen charisma will never be forgotten.
26 Jul 2022
Rishi Kapoor#RecastTChalla trends: Looking at actors who were recast after demise
Many actors are considered legends for breathing life into their iconic characters.
20 Jun 2022
DelhiSushma Seth turns 86: Exploring 5 lesser-known facts about actor
Veteran thespian and Indian cinematic stalwart Sushma Seth needs no introduction.
23 Jan 2022
Bollywood5 Bollywood films that should not be remade by anyone
Remaking a film is nothing new.
09 Jan 2022
Bollywood'English Vinglish' to 'Queen': 5 movies that should have sequel
Bollywood has churned out many interesting films, but sometimes, the climaxes of these movies have an open ending, like in Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Photograph.
13 Aug 2021
BollywoodOn Sridevi's birth anniversary, let's remember Seema of 'Mr. India'
Mr. India is iconic today, for many reasons.
24 Feb 2021
Janhvi KapoorJanhvi Kapoor shares handwritten note on mom Sridevi's death anniversary
Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of her next movie Roohi, got emotional today as she remembered her mother Sridevi.
19 Jan 2021
Boney KapoorKhushi Kapoor to make acting debut soon, confirms Boney Kapoor
Khushi Kapoor, the younger daughter of film producer Boney Kapoor and late actor Sridevi, is all set to mark her acting debut soon.
25 Nov 2020
Farah KhanSaroj Khan's granddaughter is still unaware of her death
Legendary Bollywood choreographer, Saroj Khan, who was fondly known as the Mother of Dance, passed away earlier this year but her unforgettable charm lives on.
30 Apr 2020
BollywoodSridevi, Rishi Kapoor and 'Chandni': Bollywood's adored love story
Chiffon sarees, Swiss Alps, and melodious songs: A combination of these three went on to define romance for Bollywood.
24 Feb 2020
InstagramOn Sridevi's 2nd death anniversary, Janhvi shares heart-warming post
On this day two years ago, Bollywood's beloved first female superstar, Sridevi breathed her last, leaving a void in Indian cinema and our hearts.
20 Nov 2019
Akshay KumarInternet has found the doppelganger of Sridevi on TikTok
Almost two years after we lost Bollywood's beloved first female superstar, Sridevi, the internet has found a look-alike of the late actress in a TikTok user.
18 Sep 2019
Janhvi KapoorCan see a glimpse of Sridevi in Janhvi's eyes: Angad
Angad Bedi, who was last seen in Diljit Dosanjh's Soorma, is all set for his next, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, which has Janhvi Kapoor playing the titular character.
10 Sep 2019
BollywoodJanhvi reveals why Sridevi didn't trust her judgment regarding men
Janhvi Kapoor is one of the most talked-about actresses in Bollywood, courtesy her family background.
04 Sep 2019
Madame TussaudsBoney Kapoor breaks down at Sridevi's Madame Tussauds statue unveiling
Late actress Sridevi's wax figure at the prestigious Madame Tussauds, Singapore, was unveiled today by Boney Kapoor.
03 Sep 2019
SingaporeSridevi's wax-figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore to be unveiled tomorrow
More than a year after Sridevi's unfortunate demise, Madame Tussauds, Singapore is all set to pay tribute to her.
24 Aug 2019
Janhvi KapoorJanhvi holds book upside-down, netizens say "Beauty with no brain"
Janhvi Kapoor was savagely trolled for holding a book upside down while unveiling it at a recent event.
14 Aug 2019
SingaporeBoney Kapoor breaks down remembering Sridevi, says "She's still around"
It's been over a year since Sridevi passed away, but her husband Boney Kapoor is still coping up with the loss.
13 Aug 2019
Instagram#HappyBirthdaySridevi: Janhvi pens an emotional note, says "I love you"
It's veteran actress Sridevi's 56th birth anniversary today, and daughter Janhvi Kapoor penned a heartfelt note dedicated to her late mother.
13 Jul 2019
KeralaSridevi was murdered? Boney Kapoor reacts to Kerala DGP's claims
Boney Kapoor has slammed Kerala DGP Rishiraj Singh over his sensational claims about Sridevi's untimely death.
12 Jul 2019
DubaiSridevi's death wasn't accident, but a murder, claims Kerala DGP
Sridevi's mysterious death is back in news, again.
09 Jul 2019
Kargil WarJanhvi looks like Sridevi's carbon copy in this latest picture
Janhvi Kapoor is often said to be a replica of her mother Sridevi.
03 Jun 2019
MumbaiJanhvi shares never-seen-before picture of Sridevi, Boney on their wedding-anniversary
In a heart-melting gesture, Bollywood's latest girl crush Janhvi Kapoor took to social media to share a never-seen-before picture of her parents, Boney Kapoor and late Sridevi, on the occasion of the duo's 23rd wedding anniversary.
29 May 2019
Varun Dhawan'Hated' Sridevi, dating Malaika: Fan slams Arjun, he replies
Netizens have always drawn comparisons between celebrities. And this time it was Varun Dhawan's fan who took a jibe at Arjun Kapoor.
09 Apr 2019
Karan JoharJanhvi Kapoor talks about sister Khushi's Bollywood debut
For months there have been speculations about the Bollywood debut of Sridevi's younger daughter, Khushi Kapoor.
30 Mar 2019
Janhvi KapoorFor 'Rooh-Afza', Janhvi to follow Sridevi's footsteps: Here's how
Janhvi Kapoor, who made her stunning debut with Dhadak last year, has now signed her fourth project.
01 Mar 2019
LucknowGunjan Saxena biopic: Sridevi's onscreen daughter is now Janhvi's co-star
Last year, Janhvi Kapoor won over everyone with her debut film Dhadak opposite Ishaan Khatter.
28 Feb 2019
Sanjay DuttMadhuri Dixit wants to make Sridevi proud with 'Kalank' performance
Sridevi's untimely death shocked the nation last year and we're still mourning that loss.
24 Feb 2019
DubaiJanhvi Kapoor gets emotional on Sridevi's first death anniversary
We lost Bollywood's first (and perhaps only) female superstar Sridevi on this day last year, when she died of accidental drowning.
24 Feb 2019
BollywoodRemembering Sridevi: The enchanting beauty who can never be replaced
Yash Chopra used Switzerland as a character to narrate the love story of Rohit and Chandni in his 1989 movie Chandni.
24 Feb 2019
IndiaGone away too soon: Remembering Sridevi, India's first female superstar
Indians cannot think of Chiffon sarees without thinking of Sridevi. It's been 30 years since we first fell for Chandni, unknowingly, irrevocably, but no wedding is considered complete even today without a woman dancing to "Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Choodiyan Hai".
23 Feb 2019
DubaiSridevi's favorite saree auctioned, fetches Rs. 1.3 lakh
24th February will mark the first death anniversary of late actress Sridevi and to commemorate this occasion, Boney Kapoor decided to put one of her beloved sarees for auction.
22 Feb 2019
InstagramSridevi's last family picture will leave you in tears
Sridevi - the name itself evokes so many emotions - the actress was not only a powerhouse entertainer but also an epitome of perfection and poise.
14 Feb 2019
Karan JoharDid Janhvi Kapoor drop hints about sister Khushi's debut?
It was in July last year that Sridevi's elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor made her debut with Dhadak opposite Shahid Kapoor's younger brother Ishaan Khatter.
09 Feb 2019
Dubai'Kalank': Madhuri Dixit finds it difficult to replace Sridevi
Sridevi's untimely death shocked the nation last year and we're still mourning that loss.
17 Jan 2019
Priya Prakash VarrierIs 'Sridevi Bungalow' based on Sridevi? Priya Prakash Varrier reveals
Priya Prakash Varrier's Bollywood debut Sridevi Bungalow is hitting headlines but for all the wrong reasons.
15 Jan 2019
X'Sridevi Bungalow' makers react to Boney Kapoor's legal notice
Priya Prakash Varrier, the popular 'wink' girl from Oru Adaar Love, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Sridevi Bungalow.
09 Jan 2019
BollywoodBoney Kapoor to direct a biopic on Sridevi?
On February 24, 2018, Bollywood lost one of its shining stars, Sridevi. Needless to say, the loss was irrecoverable.
02 Jan 2019
Janhvi KapoorJanhvi Kapoor on Sridevi's death: I am still in shock
The year 2018 has been the best and worst year for Janhvi Kapoor, professionally and personally.
31 Dec 2018
India#Thatwas2018: Remembering the Indian gems whom we lost this year
This year, we mourned far too many times.
23 Nov 2018
Dharma ProductionsHeartwarming video: Janhvi recites poem she wrote for mother Sridevi
One of the early media appearances of Janhvi Kapoor was in 2017, when she accompanied her mother Sridevi and father Boney Kapoor to IFFI, Goa.
31 Oct 2018
Karan JoharArjun gave an advice to Janhvi, which Bollywood-newbies should follow
Since the unfortunate demise of Sridevi early this year, Arjun Kapoor's changed equation with half-sister Janhvi has caught attention.
02 Oct 2018
Karan JoharJanhvi reveals the biggest lesson she learned from mother Sridevi
Late actress Sridevi was, undoubtedly, an epitome of love and grace and her sudden death has left an insatiable void.
14 Sep 2018
Karan JoharJanhvi remembers one of the things Sridevi was good at
It' been a while since Sridevi's elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor stepped into Bollywood with Karan Johar's 'Dhadak'.
13 Sep 2018
Rani MukerjiEmotional Rani remembers Sridevi, says 'she was my inspiration'
Sridevi was a legendary actress and her untimely death left millions devastated.
14 Aug 2018
Janhvi KapoorBoney Kapoor praises Arjun for his support after Sridevi's demise
Boney Kapoor spoke at an event that celebrated his late wife, Sridevi's 55th birth anniversary.
13 Aug 2018
BollywoodSee your reflection in Janhvi, Khushi: Anil Kapoor remembers Sridevi
Anil Kapoor today remembered Sridevi on her 55th birth anniversary, saying the family sees her reflection in her daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaHappy Birthday Sridevi: Remembering India's first female superstar
Indians cannot think of Chiffon sarees without thinking of Sridevi. It's been 29 years since we first fell for Chandni, unknowingly, irrevocably, but no wedding is considered complete even today without a woman dancing to 'Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Choodiyan Hai'.
10 Aug 2018
IndiaAnil Kapoor reveals why he turned down 'Chandni' opposite Sridevi
Anil Kapoor, the veteran star, recently revealed why he turned down the role in 'Chandni'.
05 Aug 2018
XWhen Rishi Kapoor failed to recognize his 'Chandni' Sridevi
Rishi Kapoor claimed on Twitter that he failed to recognize Sridevi in an old video, leaving Twitterati aghast, since the two have worked in several hits like 'Chandni' and 'Nagina' together.
22 Jul 2018
DubaiIn 'Dhadak', Janhvi has a special message for mom Sridevi
Janhvi Kapoor had a special message for her late mother Sridevi that was flashed in the prints of 'Dhadak', her debut movie which released on Friday.
09 Jul 2018
CelebrityWant to earn same-kind of love like mom: Janhvi Kapoor
Gearing up for her debut in "Dhadak", Janhvi Kapoor says she hopes to earn the same amount of love from the audience like Sridevi received.
07 Jul 2018
CelebritySridevi didn't want daughter Janhvi to join Bollywood
Just weeks before the release of her debut film 'Dhadak', the otherwise media-shy Janhvi Kapoor gave us a peek into her life.