Biography: childhood of a Bollywood star
The future star was born on August 13, 1963 in the village of Sivikasi (India, Tamil Nadu).
Her family had nothing to do with the world of show business.
The father worked as a lawyer, and the mother was raising children.
Sri Devi had a sister, Srilatham, and two half-brothers on her father's side - Satish and Anand.
Few people know, but Sri Devi’s real name is Sri Amma Yanger Ayyapat.
From childhood, the girl stood out among her peers. Her appearance was canonical: large and expressive almond-shaped eyes, a thick head of brown hair, delicate facial features. The baby was quickly noticed by people from the world of “big cinema”, and at the age of four she received her first role in the film “Kandan Karunai” in Tamil .
Actress in her youth
In addition, according to the members of the film crew, the little girl could act equally with adult actors.
She endured long hours of filming without whims and enthusiastically took on the most difficult acting tasks.
Since then, the spotlight has always been directed at Sridevi - film studios lined up to get the young talent.
The girl traded childhood games in the yard for a rapidly growing star career. So, by the age of 14, she had already starred in 20 films, in several languages: Tamil, Hindi, Telegu and Malayalam.
Many Russian viewers can feel nostalgic and remember what the excitement was when the Indian film was announced. Romantic pioneer women saved money to buy a movie ticket and plunge into the world of adventures, tearful love stories and spectacular dances. At times the hall was so full that it was impossible to get seats even for side chairs. People spent the entire session sitting on the steps or their own bags. Among the most famous films with the participation of Sridevi are the films “Julia” and “Tit for Tit.”
The world of big cinema: how did the actress conquer Bollywood, and then the whole world?
Many years passed between the first attempts in acting and the debut serious role. Contrary to popular belief that early fame will turn a child into an arrogant lazy person, Sridevi continued to work hard and hone her skills. She had dozens of films to her credit, was twice nominated for the Filmfare Awards, and in 1982 was even awarded an Indian Oscar for her role in the Tamil film Meendum Kokila.
In Russia, the actress is most often remembered for her roles in such films as “Family Ties” and “The Color of Poverty is Red.”
Childhood and youth
The future famous Indian actress was born in the state of Tamil Nadu, namely in the village of Meenampatti, which is located near Sivakasi. At birth she was given the name Sri Amma Yanger Ayyapan. Sri Devi's father, who worked as a lawyer, was called Ayyapan. Rajeswari's mother devoted herself to running the household and raising her daughters.
Photo of Sridevi in her youth
Sridevi has a sister, Srilatham, and two half-brothers, Anand and Satish, who were born in her father's previous marriage. The cousins of the famous actress Maheswari and Karthik also became famous for their roles in Indian cinema.
Sridevi herself recalled that as a child she was a rather restless child. She was frightened by sharp sounds and even a slight increase in voice. She followed her mother all the time, holding the tip of her sari. Therefore, one day she greatly surprised, and even frightened, her parents when she began dancing to live music in a restaurant. The mother and father were embarrassed and tried to calm their daughter down, with difficulty returning her to her place at the table.
From that moment on, the girl became incredibly sociable and quickly realized that she wanted to attract admiring glances . It is not surprising that the little girl first tried her hand at cinema at the age of 4 years.
Although Sridevi’s parents sent her to school late, the girl had no particular desire to study. Perhaps even then she felt that her purpose was different - to become a popular and sought-after actress. She never received a secondary education, leaving school in the seventh grade.
Secrets of success
Many skeptics believe that Sridevi would not have achieved half of her success without external data. However, this is far from the only positive quality of the actress. Directors lined up for a variety of reasons:
- Language skills. Already in her teens, Sridevi spoke several languages. Thanks to this skill, she gained popularity in several regions of India. Actresses distinguished by their professional versatility have always been in demand.
- Ability to make useful connections. Sridevi's first serious work took place under the direction of the famous Indian director Balachander. Then she starred in projects with Rau several times. Also, the actress was lucky in terms of famous partners on the set: most of them were already famous personalities. One of these partners was Anil Kapoor, a real sex symbol of Indian cinema of that time. Together they worked on such projects as “Bosom Friends”, “Disappointment” and “Separation”.
- Constant work on yourself. The actress's popularity grew every year and reached its peak in the 80s. This was also confirmed by high box office receipts and positive reviews from film critics. Sridevi was repeatedly nominated for various awards, and thanks to the project “Sad Story” she received first place in the nomination for Best Actress.
- The ability to work in several roles at once. For example, in the film “The Cheat” she had to play twin sisters, and in the film “Moments of Love” two characters completely different in character.
- Productivity Sridevi has a large filmography, which includes more than 200 works.
Sridevi biography, films, causes of death: Sridevi did not become popular at a young age
The woman gained her popularity in the late seventies. That was the first time she acted in a movie. She soon became one of the most famous celebrities in Indian cinema.
The actress tried to quit her acting career. In 1997, she decided that family was most important to her. Therefore, the girl decided that she would devote all her time to her husband and children. However, after some time, she could not stand it and returned to the set again, where she became famous thanks to several new works.
Sridevi was loved by fans, audiences and critics. Her talent and beauty charmed everyone. For her services and excellent achievements in her career, she was awarded the government award Padma Shri. It is worth noting that the girl starred in films that were released in different languages.
Sridevi was known for her beauty. Until the last minute of her life, she remained an attractive woman who had many admirers.
In the summer of 1996, the actress married producer Bonnie Kapura. Two daughters were born into the family. Children always felt how their parents loved them, cared for them and paid attention to them.
Sridevi's filmography - the most striking roles
Sridevi's films are something you will surely remember when you relive the nostalgic memories of the VHS era. This list is quite extensive, so we will list the most memorable works:
Poster from the film Native Child (1987)
In this dramatic film, Sridevi played the role of a mother who is separated from her child. At that time, the actress was only 24 years old, but despite such a young age, she was able to convey all the emotions of her adult heroine.
Chandni (1989)
The classic story of a love triangle became almost a blockbuster in 1989. Sridevi shone with beauty and grace, making not only the main characters of the film fall in love with her, but also the spectators of the stronger sex.
The title dance from the film “Chandni” was included in the list of the best wedding dance compositions according to the Indian portal Reddif.com
Cheat (1989)
A comedy that gave fans of the actress the opportunity to enjoy the actress in two roles at once: she played twin sisters. Sri Devi got so accustomed to the role of each that the characters could be distinguished by their gait, facial expressions and gestures.
English – Vinglish (2012)
This role can be called the second debut of the actress. SriDevi decided to start acting again after a twelve-year break. Moreover, with the help of the image of Shashi, a mother and housewife, the film star was able to show that every woman can continue to grow above herself, despite her newfound status.
Mom (2017)
The role of a stepmother who stood up for her stepdaughter was not easy for the actress. In an interview, she said that she took her character’s emotions too personally. This is because she herself is a mother and understands perfectly well how a woman can feel in such a situation.
Zero (2018)
Zero is the last film in which Sridevi starred.
This year was fatal for the actress. The film "Zero" is the latest in Sridevi's filmography. Despite the fact that her role was only episodic, many fans were waiting for the release of the film just to take another look at their favorite.
Career
As mentioned earlier, little Sridevi made her film debut at the age of 4 years. Studying the biography of the actress, one gets the impression that this was destined by fate itself , since representatives of the cinema found the pretty girl and came to her home. They tried to persuade her parents to let their daughter go on set, but the father was adamant and even then kicked them out of the house.
But persistent agents tried to appease the father through the girl’s mother. They asked her to persuade her husband to agree to the appearance of his heir in the film Kandan Karunai . In the end, the head of the family gave in.
Sridevi's first role was in the 1967 film Kandan Karunai
And so began the acting career of the charismatic girl, whom the directors filmed with particular pleasure. When Sridevi turned 11, she was entrusted with the main role in the film . And very soon, a very young girl began to play roles that had some sexual overtones. During this time, she was even nominated several times for the Indian Oscar .
When the girl grew up, she successfully distinguished herself in the 1976 film “Moondru Mudichu”, playing alongside Rajikanth and Kamal Haasan. After that, over the next five years, she starred in dozens of films, firmly establishing herself in the world of cinema. Her efforts and talent did not go unnoticed, and in 1982 she was awarded for the film Meendum Kokila , released in Tamil.
Poster from the movie Moondru mudichu 1976
By the way, despite the fact that Sridevi’s native language is Tamil, already in her teens she successfully played roles in Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. Read more about what languages are spoken in India.
In the mid-80s, she was ending her film career in Telugu. In parallel with this, she worked in Bollywood, whose films are shot in Hindi. During this time, she managed to work with other famous actors.
The joint films of Mithun Chakraborty and Sridevi were a stunning success . Their duet charmed the audience, for which they incredibly fell in love with them. For some time, this magnificent couple was connected not only by work, but also by something more . However, more on that later.
Poster from the film “Epiphany” (Jaag utha insan) 1984
In the early 90s, there was probably no one in India who did not know Sridevi. “The Crescent Moon Comes on the Third Day,” “Fire and Flame” and other films could not leave anyone indifferent. The actress allowed people to admire not only her beauty, but also her excellent singing and dancing talents. The bright actress was also loved in Soviet Russia. Most of all, she was remembered by the viewer from the films “The Color of Poverty is Red”, “Family Ties”, “Guru” , etc.
It is not surprising that in her homeland the actress was very loved, respected and repeatedly awarded with awards. For the film “The Cheat” she was given the Indian Oscar, just two years later again for her role in the film “Moments of Love”, and a year later Sridevi was awarded the Filmfare Awards and Nandi Awards for the film “Chandu the Thief”.
Still from the Indian movie “Moments of Love” (Lamhe) 1991
In the mid-90s, Sridevi remained just as popular. She starred on the same set with such actors as Shakrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan.
In 1997, the actress starred in the film “Parting.” After that, she greatly upset her fans by taking a break for six years, but at the same time they pleased her, because the beautiful Sridevi got married and during this time gave birth to two wonderful daughters.
Returning to the screens was not so easy. Having starred in a multi-part comedy for television and several TV shows, the actress has not yet been able to regain her former glory. And only in 2012 a truly triumphant return took place. Bollywood entrusted Sridevi with a role in the film “English Vinglish”, and it was right: the film received many enthusiastic reviews, fabulous box office receipts, and the actress herself was nominated for an honorary film award in India.
Poster for the film “English Vinglish”
Then fame returned to Sri so quickly that the fans could not get enough of it. In 2013, she starred in the film “Vincente Ferrer”, in 2020 – in a fantasy film called “Tiger”.
2020 saw a very important event for Sridevi. She starred in the drama "Mom", which contains elements of a thriller. not only as an actress, but also as an author and director . Devoted fans of Sri saw a certain mysticism of the events.
The fact is that this film was exactly the three hundredth for Sridevi and it was filmed in the year when it was 50 years since she first acted in a movie while still a four-year-old girl. But the fans were not entirely right. The last film was the film “Shiddat”, which was released after the death of the actress.
Posters for the movie “Mom” 2020
Personal life of Sridevi
Sridevi has always been a very attractive woman, and like any beauty, she has always had a lot of fans. Thanks to those who like to “dig into dirty laundry” and envious people, her person was shrouded in many rumors and speculations. Who is her boyfriend? Producer? Director? Leading actor? As soon as a new picture was released, the girl was immediately credited with a new novel. Let's try to figure out where the truth is and where the lies are.
Sridevi and Mithun Chakraborty - a romance with a sad ending
Mithun Chakraborty and Sridevi - these two Bollywood stars' films together were a guarantee that tickets would sell out days before the film's release. The “chemistry” happening between the characters looked too believable, and it really was. "Disco Dancer" and Sridevi were immensely in love with each other. Passion overwhelmed them headlong on the set of the film “Epiphany” and from 1985 to 1988 the couple carefully hid their relationship, but, as you know, the personal life of stars is private only for a certain time.
The catch in the situation was that Mithun was already married to Yogita Bali. The couple’s relationship had gone wrong for a long time, but Chakraborty could not divorce his wife after her suicide attempt. As a result, Sridevi was not satisfied with the uncertainty, and she broke off relations with her lover.
As soon as the news about the end of the brightest romance subsided, the public was shocked by new news - the most enviable bride of Bollywood got married. And her fiancé is producer Boney Kapoor.
Sridevi and her husband - from a large fee to great love
In an interview, producer and director Bonnie Kapoor admitted that he fell in love with Sridevi at first sight. At the same moment, the man promised himself that he would do everything possible to earn the favor of such a luxurious woman, although he understood that this would not be easy at all.
Boni decided to get close to his chosen one through work: he invited her to take part in the filming of the film “Master India”. At the same time, he did not forget to weigh the risks. He knew that the actress was very scrupulous in choosing roles. If she doesn’t like something, she will easily refuse. Therefore, he offered her not only the main role, but also a fabulous fee. Such a generous gesture impressed not only the megastar, but also her mother, who is also a manager. The girl decided to take a closer look at her chosen one and give him a chance, even though he was 8 years older than her.
It turned out that Kapoor is already married to Mona Shauri, and, moreover, he is the father of two children - Arjun and Arshul. Sridevi did not intend to become a mistress, which she immediately informed her boyfriend about. Boni did not lead a double life and honestly told his legal wife about everything. Mona acted wisely and calmly released her husband to meet new love.
The wedding of Sridevi and Kapoor took place in 1996 - it was a strong and happy marriage that only death could destroy. The couple had beautiful children. Janhvi was born in 1996, and Khushi was born in 2000. For some time, the actress left the world of show business and devoted herself entirely to raising them. Her home was always full of love and care. She did not want to send her children to be raised by nannies and maids, as many did.
Sridevi's daughters inherited all the best from their mother and grew up to be real beauties. The eldest decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and is now building a successful acting career
It is believed that Sridevi named her eldest daughter after her favorite character from the movie A Breakup.
Personal life
Sridevi was famous for her beauty. And until this time she remains charming, attractive, and has many fans. In her youth, men liked her and often received proposals. But the actress gave her heart to film producer Bonnie Kapoor . The marriage took place in June 1996. The couple had two beautiful daughters. And these girls always felt the love, attention, and care of their parents. The family lives happily and is one of the strongest in the world of Indian cinema.
Awards for roles in films
The actress received Filmfare for her films "The Cheat", "Moments of Love", "Chandu the Thief" and many others. Sridevi was nominated in the Best Actress category. Works in the Tamil language, Tegulu, have also been repeatedly recognized. In 2013, the woman received the Padma Shri award.
Plastic surgery
In an interview, the actress admitted that she was always unhappy with the shape of her nose. In her opinion, it was too large and did not harmonize with the delicate features and expressive almond-shaped eyes. At the first opportunity, Sridevi decided to get rid of the cause of her complexes and corrected the deficiency with the help of plastic surgery. Of course, the star did not want to advertise the surgical intervention in her natural beauty, but you can understand the difference by comparing just two photographs:
In young age
Photo of Sridevi in her youth
Latest photos
Was there plastic surgery?
The actress denies surgery, and some devoted fans believe her words, but our experts are sure that there was plastic surgery. The most obvious change in the girl's appearance is her nose. Janhvi had rhinoplasty when she was about 18 years old. Comparing photographs from different years, it is clear that there was a hump on the nose, and the wings of the nose were much wider than now. Now the Indian beauty has a neat straight nose.
Janhvi also used fillers to enlarge her lips. After all, plump and voluminous lips have long become a beauty standard.
In addition to the above, the girl gets rid of bags under her eyes with the help of injections, and possibly lower blepharoplasty.
An era has passed: how did Sridevi die?
The life of the darling of millions tragically ended on February 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. in a hotel called Emirates Towers in Jumirah.
She was taking a bath, lost consciousness and drowned. The cause of death was a heart attack. This verdict from the doctors raised many questions - why did a healthy and full of strength woman die from such a scourge? According to Indian media, the actress monitored her weight and took appetite suppressants. They could be the trigger for a heart attack.
Already on February 26, a private plane flew to Dubai to pick up Sridevi's body and in the evening of the same day the funeral (cremation) took place at Pawan Hans in Mumbai.
How did this happen? Boney Kapoor's story
The death of Sridevi Hind plunged not only fans of her work into mourning. It’s hard to imagine the grief the actress’s husband is experiencing, because he has repeatedly said that she is the woman of his life. A few days after the farewell ceremony, Boney Kapoor gave reporters a short telephone interview and told how it all happened:
“On that ill-fated day, Sri flew to Dubai - she really wanted to congratulate her nephew on his marriage. I couldn’t fly with her right away - I was busy at work. A little later, I had free time and, after consulting with my eldest daughter Janvi, I decided to surprise her.
I arrived at the hotel, introduced myself to the girl at the reception and asked which room my wife was staying in. The surprise was a success: Sri immediately rushed to hug me and cover my face with kisses. Afterwards we had a nice chat and decided to stay there for a few more days - to arrange a little vacation just for the two of us. Then I took a shower to relax after the flight. Sridevi went into the bath next - she decided to clean herself up before going to the restaurant for dinner.
While she was swimming, I decided to watch sports programs. About 20 minutes passed and I called my wife because I was afraid of being late to the restaurant. She didn't respond. Then I knocked on the bathroom door - the only sound coming from there was the sound of running water. I pulled the door handle and realized that it was not locked. Then I saw my wife... Her body was submerged under water - she was motionless. I stretched out my hands to her, I was so scared...” At this moment his voice broke off - it was difficult for him to relive this moment.
FAQ
- How old is Sridevi? – The actress died at the age of 54.
- What is the cause of death ? - Heart attack.
- When did the funeral take place? – February 26, 2018.
- Was Mithun at the funeral? – The paparazzi were unable to capture the actor; it is quite possible that he simply did not go out into public view.
- How many films has Sridevi acted in? – The actress has about 300 works to her credit. She played her last role in the film “Zero,” which was filmed in 2020.
Famous Bollywood actress Sridevi dies
February 25, 2020:
Indian actress Sridevi has died at the age of 54. The cause of death was a heart attack.
At the age of 55, one of the most famous stars of Bollywood, actress Sri Amma Younger Ayyapan, better known under the pseudonym Sridevi, has passed away. The artist's heart stopped.
As Western tabloids reported, the celebrity died suddenly right at the wedding of her nephew, to whom she flew to the United Arab Emirates.
Sridevi's unexpected death came as a shock to the whole of India. She was one of the most famous artists in the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the tragic death. The politician left a message full of grief on his page on the social network Twitter.
“Extremely saddened by the untimely death of the beautiful actress Sridevi. She was a veteran of our film industry,” he said.
Sridevi
Sri Amma Yanger Ayyapan, Sridevi (Tam. ஸ்ரீதேவி, Hindi श्री देवी;) was born on August 13, 1963 in Sivakasi, India. She is a famous Indian actress and producer who has acted in many films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Sridevi's career:
Having started acting at the age of 4, she made her debut in an adult role in the late 1970s. Having become one of the most popular actresses of Indian cinema, she played in 265 films during her career. She left the industry in 1997 to devote herself to her family, but returned in 1999 and starred in 4 more films over 12 years.
In 2013, she was awarded the Padma Shri government award.
To famous films of the 80s. with the participation of Sridevi include: “The Artist” (1983), “Dear Friend” (1983), “The Snake God” (1984), “Karma”, “Payback for a Crime”, “Engagement”, “Happy Home”, “Brave” , “The Magic Diamond” (1986), “Mr. India” and “Native Child” (1987). She starred with Mithun Chakraborty in the films “Epiphany” (1983), “Defenders of the Motherland” (1987), “The Voice of Time” (1988), “Guru” (1989).
In the 1988 film Cheat, she played the dual role of twin sisters, for which she received her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress. The same year, Sridevi was nominated for her role in Yash Chopra's Chandni. In 1991, Chopra made another film with her, Moments of Love, where she again played a double role and for which she received another award.
In the 80s and 90s she starred in many films with Anil Kapoor: “Karma” (1986), “Mr. India” (1987), “Moments of Love” (1991), “Disappointment” (1992), “Keeping a Vow” (1993), “Bosom Buddies” (1993), “Honey” (1994), “Lose Yourself” (1996), “The Breakup” (1997). She starred with Salman Khan in the film Moonface (1994), with Shah Rukh Khan in the film Avenger (1996).
Sridevi in her youth
In 1992, the Telugu film Chandu the Thief was released, bringing Sridevi another award from Filmfare magazine and the Nandi Award. This was followed by the role of Roshni, an innocent victim of deception, arrested in Hong Kong for drug smuggling in Mahesh Bhatt's film Lost and a negative role in the film Darling. She received another Filmfare nomination for her work in the drama A Break Up (1997), after which she left the film industry to marry producer Boney Kapoor.
After a six-year hiatus, Sridevi made a temporary comeback to the small screen in the sitcom Malini Iyer (2004–2005), a funny story about Malini, a girl from the South of India who gets married, moves to Punjab and tries to adapt to local customs without forgetting her traditions. She also appeared in the TV show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2004) and as a judge in the TV series Kaboom (2005). Sridevi performed to a medley of her songs at the 52nd Filmfare Awards in 2007. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Asian Academy of Film and Television.
In 2012, the film “English Vinglish” was released, which became her official return to the screens and was a commercial success. Critics praised her acting, as well as her return after a long break. In 2020, she appeared in the self-produced film Mom, which became her 300th film in her 50-year career. The film itself received positive reviews from critics.
Personal life of Sridevi:
Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor on June 2, 1996.
They have two daughters: Janhvi and Khushi.
Sridevi with husband Boney Kapoor
Sridevi with her husband and daughters
Awarded the government award Padma Shri (2013)
Sridevi died of a heart attack on February 24, 2020 in the United Arab Emirates.
