Sridevi
Sridevi, born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, was one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema. She began her career as a child artist in 1967 and went on to become a leading star in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi,…
Biography
Sridevi, born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, was one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema. She began her career as a child artist in 1967 and went on to become a leading star in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Her exceptional acting ability, expressive performances, and versatility helped her build a successful career across several film industries.
Sridevi gained widespread recognition through films such as Moondram Pirai, Himmatwala, Tohfa, Nagina, Mr. India, Chandni, ChaalBaaz, and Lamhe. She became particularly popular for her ability to perform comedy, emotional drama, and strong female roles. After taking a break from acting, she made a memorable comeback with English Vinglish in 2012, playing a homemaker who learns English and gains confidence. Her performance in Mom (2017) further demonstrated her range as an actress.
In 1996, Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor. The couple had two daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. Outside her film career, she received widespread recognition for her contribution to Indian cinema, including the Padma Shri in 2013. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress posthumously for Mom.
Sridevi died in Dubai on February 24, 2018, at the age of 54. Her performances and influence continue to hold a special place in the history of Indian cinema.
Notable works
Awards & honours
- 30 wins and 26 nominations
- Kerala State Film AwardBest Child Artist for Poombatta—1970 — Winner
- Filmfare Award (Tamil)Best Actress for Meendum Kokila—1982 — Winner
- Filmfare Special Award (South)Special Commendation Award for Performance for Pathinaru Vayathinile—1978 — Winner
- Tamil Nadu State Film AwardBest Actress for Moondram Pirai—1981 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress for ChaalBaaz—1990 — Winner
- Smita Patil Memorial AwardContribution to Indian Cinema—1990 — Winner
- Nandi AwardBest Actress for Kshana Kshanam—1992 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardBest Actress for Lamhe—1992 — Winner
- Filmfare Award (Telugu)Best Actress for Kshana Kshanam—1992 — Winner
- BIG Star Entertainment AwardMost Entertaining Actress in a Social Role for English Vinglish—2012 — Winner
- HELLO! Hall of Fame AwardOutstanding Performer of the Year—2012 — Winner
- Jagran Film Festival AwardBest Actress for English Vinglish—2012 — Winner
- Stardust AwardBest Actress in a Drama for English Vinglish—2013 — Winner
- NDTV Indian of the Year AwardEntertainer of the Year—2013 — Winner
- Vogue Beauty AwardTimeless Beauty—2013 — Winner
- Padma ShriArts—2013 — Winner
- Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Web AwardCharacter of the Year for English Vinglish—2013 — Winner
- GR8! Women Achiever AwardExcellence in Versatility—2014 — Winner
- Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardThe Ultimate Diva—2014 — Winner
- Filmfare Glamour and Style AwardTimeless Glamour & Style Icon (Female)—2017 — Winner
- GQ India Men of the Year AwardExcellence in Acting—2017 — Winner
- Lux Golden Rose AwardPower Packed Beauty of the Year for Mom—2017 — Winner
- Masala! AwardOutstanding Performance for Mom—2017 — Winner
- National Film AwardBest Actress for Mom—2018 — Winner (Posthumous)
- IIFA AwardBest Actress in a Leading Role for Mom—2018 — Winner (Posthumous)
- Zee Cine AwardBest Actress (Jury's Choice) for Mom—2018 — Winner (Posthumous)
- Bollywood Film Journalists AwardBest Actress for Mom—2018 — Winner
- Filmfare AwardLifetime Achievement Award—2019 — Winner (Posthumous)
- ANR National AwardContribution to Indian Cinema—2019 — Winner (Posthumous)
- Filmfare Cine Icon Award1980s Category—2025 — Winner
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