Sridevi Kapoor, popularly known simply as Sridevi, was one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema. Regarded as the first female superstar of Hindi cinema, she worked extensively in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films during a career spanning more than five decades.
She was known for her versatility, expressive acting, comic timing, dancing and ability to portray both dramatic and light-hearted characters. Some of her most acclaimed films include Sadma (1983), Mr. India (1987), Chandni (1989), ChaalBaaz (1989), Lamhe (1991), Khuda Gawah (1992), English Vinglish (2012) and Mom (2017).
Sridevi was born as Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan on 13 August 1963 in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. She began her acting career as a child artist and appeared in South Indian films before establishing herself as a leading actress across multiple Indian film industries.
Her career as a child artist began in the late 1960s. She subsequently appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films before making her Hindi-film debut as a lead actress with Solva Sawan (1979). She gained major recognition in Hindi cinema during the 1980s through films such as Himmatwala, Tohfa, Mr. India, Chandni and ChaalBaaz.
Sridevi delivered several memorable performances during the 1980s and 1990s. Her performance in ChaalBaaz earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress, while Lamhe further established her reputation for portraying complex and unconventional characters. She also starred in commercially successful films including Nagina, Mr. India, Chandni, Khuda Gawah and Gumrah.
After taking a break from full-time acting following her marriage to film producer Boney Kapoor, Sridevi made her successful comeback with English Vinglish (2012). Her final starring film was Mom (2017), for which she received the National Film Award for Best Actress posthumously. She was also honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013.
Sridevi died on 24 February 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the age of 54. Her death was attributed to accidental drowning. She left behind a lasting legacy as one of the most influential actresses in Indian cinema.
Birth Date: 13 August 1963
Birth Name: Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan
Birth Place: Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
Profession: Actress, Film Producer
Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada
Active Years: 1967–2018
Spouse: Boney Kapoor
Children: Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor
Notable Films: Sadma, Mr. India, Chandni, ChaalBaaz, Lamhe, Khuda Gawah, English Vinglish, Mom
Honours: Padma Shri, National Film Award, Filmfare Awards
Death Date: 24 February 2018
Place of Death: Dubai, United Arab Emirates