Sridevi

Retro 1967–2018

Widely regarded as Hindi cinema’s first female superstar, Sridevi combined dazzling dance, flawless comic timing and dramatic depth. A star across multiple languages from childhood, she dominated the box office in the 1980s and ’90s. Her acclaimed late-career comeback in English Vinglish reaffirmed her genius.

Honours: Padma Shri; National Film Award for Best Actress (Mom).

Filmography

The 1970s–80s

1989

Chandni

Romance Dir. Yash Chopra

Yash Chopra’s comeback and Sridevi at her radiant peak.

1987

Mr. India

Sci-Fi Masala Dir. Shekhar Kapur

“Mogambo khush hua” — an invisible-hero classic with an unforgettable villain.

Signature Roles

Nagina

Chaalbaaz

English Vinglish

Best known for: Mr. India · Chandni · Nagina · Chaalbaaz · English Vinglish

Did You Know?

She was a leading star in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema before conquering Bollywood.
Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour — a rare distinction for a musician.
Amitabh Bachchan was initially rejected by All India Radio for his now-legendary baritone voice.
Gabbar Singh of Sholay was voted one of the greatest screen villains of Indian cinema — and inspired a famous biscuit ad campaign.

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