Sridevi
Pan-Indian film star often called Indian cinema’s first female superstar
- Lived
- 54 yrs
- 1963 – 2018
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Sridevi was an actress who starred in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films over five decades. Famous for her comic timing and dancing in films such as Mr. India and Chandni, she is often described as Indian cinema’s first female superstar. She died in 2018.
Biography
Child star
Sridevi began acting at the age of four in the Tamil film Thunaivan (1969) and worked steadily as a child artist. As a teenager she starred in K. Balachander’s Moondru Mudichu and Bharathiraja’s 16 Vayathinile (1977), becoming a leading actress in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
Hindi superstar
Her Hindi breakthrough came with Himmatwala (1983), and the same year she played a woman with amnesia in Sadma, a remake of her Tamil hit Moondram Pirai. In the late 1980s and early 1990s she headlined hits such as Mr. India (1987), Nagina, ChaalBaaz, Chandni (1989) and Lamhe (1991), often carrying films on her own.
Comeback
After a break of fifteen years to raise her family, she returned in English Vinglish (2012), playing a housewife who learns English, to great acclaim. Her final leading role, as a mother seeking justice in Mom (2017), won her a posthumous National Film Award for Best Actress.
Death and legacy
Sridevi died on 24 February 2018 in Dubai, where she had travelled for a family wedding; authorities ruled her death an accidental drowning. She received the Padma Shri in 2013. She was married to producer Boney Kapoor; their daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor are actresses.
Timeline
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1963
Born in Meenampatti, near Sivakasi, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu)
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1969
Child debut in Thunaivan
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1977
16 Vayathinile
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1983
Himmatwala and Sadma
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1987
Mr. India
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1989
Chandni
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1991
Lamhe
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2012
Comeback in English Vinglish
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2013
Padma Shri
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2018
Dies in Dubai
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2018
Died, aged 54
Notable works
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1977
16 Vayathinile Film
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1982
Moondram Pirai Film
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1983
Sadma Film
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1987
Mr. India Film
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1989
Chandni Film
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2012
English Vinglish Film
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2017
Mom Film
Awards and honours
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Padma Shri
2013
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National Film Award for Best Actress
2018 · Mom (posthumous).
Did you know?
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1
She acted in five languages.
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2
She was four years old in her first film.
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3
Her comeback film English Vinglish was a hit in many countries.
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Frequently asked
Who is Sridevi?
Sridevi was an actress who starred in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films over five decades. Famous for her comic timing and dancing in films such as Mr. India and Chandni, she is often described as Indian cinema’s first female superstar. She died in 2018.
When did Sridevi die?
Sridevi died on 24 February 2018 at the age of 54.
Where is Sridevi from?
Sridevi was born in Meenampatti, near Sivakasi, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu).
What is Sridevi known for?
Sridevi is best known for Moondram Pirai, Sadma, Mr. India, Chandni, Lamhe, English Vinglish, Mom.
What awards has Sridevi received?
Notable honours include Padma Shri (2013), National Film Award for Best Actress (2018).
Who is Sridevi married to?
Spouse: Boney Kapoor (m. 1996).
References
- Sridevi — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Sridevi — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Sridevi — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Sridevi (Q270691) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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- First published 27 October 2026
- Last updated
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