Sridevi was born on August 13, 1963 in her father's hometown of Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. Her mother was from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. So Sridevi grew up speaking Telugu and Tamil. She has a sister named Srilatha and a stepbrother named Satish. Her dad passed away during the year 1991, while her mom died during 1997. She started her career at a...
| Full Name | Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan |
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 13, 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | Sivakasi, Madras State, India |
| Height | 5' 6" (1.68 m) |
| Occupation | Actress, producer |
| Profession | Actress, Music Department, Producer |
| Residence | komuravelli , Maharashtra, India |
| Spouse | Mithun Chakraborty |
| Children | Jahnavi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor |
| Nicknames | Sridevi Kapoor, Sridevi, Sridevi kapoor |
| Star Sign | Leo |
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| 1 | During work, I don't like fights and tensions. Jaya Prada and I initially did not get along. However, when we realised that the press was thriving on our cold war, we decided to make up. Strangely, the fights never affected our work. If you see Tohfa (1984) or Maqsad (1984) you will never sense the hostility. Thank God, we are on talking terms now, no more of those pointless controversies. |
| 2 | Believe it or not, I don't have an ego. That is one of the first lessons I learnt when I entered this line. Every thing here is so uncertain. One moment you are a goddess and the next moment you are out of work. And under the circumstances the ego is hardly any help. I don't believe in it and I think every actor or actress should learnt to crush their ego even before they learn to act. But here the equation is very strange, so many people who don't know to act also have an ego |
| 3 | The character I was supposed to play in "Yugpurush" is a very good character. There was only one thorn in the flesh, I was supposed to be playing a prostitute. Somewhere I think I have developed a mental block against playing a prostitute. I get uncomfortable and so I guess I won't be able to do full justice to the character. |
| 4 | To be very honest, the characters I have played in the south has been much, much more challenging and exciting then what I have done in Hindi cinema |
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| 1 | She lost her father during the shooting of Yash Chopra's Lamhe (1991) in London. She flew home for the last rites and returned to work to shoot a comedy sequence with co-star Anupam Kher. |
| 2 | Hrithik Roshan had his first speaking role opposite Sridevi in Bhagwan Dada (1986) in which he had a small role as a child artiste. |
| 3 | While shooting for the hit song Na Jaane Kaha Se Aayi Hai from Chaalbaaz (1989), the actress was running a fever of 103 degrees. Her performance won her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress. |
| 4 | When Boney Kapoor approached Sridevi's mother for Mr India, her mother quoted Rs 10 lakhs as fee. Boney Kapoor paid Sridevi Rs 11 lakhs instead. Later, he admitted that he wanted to get close to the actress. |
| 5 | Sridevi was not the director's first choice for two of her films which made her a star. Jaya Prada was considered for Nagina (1986), while Rekha was supposed to do Chandni (1989). |
| 6 | Sridevi's first encounter with K Raghavendra Rao, the director who made her a star, was as a child actor when she was hit by a car while filming a scene that required her to cross a road. |
| 7 | Sridevi could not speak Hindi when she stepped into the Hindi film industry. She dubbed her dialogues for the first time in Chandni (1989). While, yesteryear actress Naaz had dubbed for her in her previous films, Rekha had dubbed for her in Aakhree Raasta (1986). |
| 8 | She fondly recalled meeting the then-assistant director K. Raghavendra Rao when she was a child actress. A scene called for her to cross the street, and when she got hit by a vehicle, K. Raghavendra Rao immediately lifted her and carried her to a doctor even though she suffered only minor injuries. A few years later, when he became a director, he first made her a star in Telugu films with Padaharella Vayasu (1978) and then again in Hindi films with Himmatwala (1983). |
| 9 | Sridevi was the highest paid Hindi actress from 1985-1992 and the 2nd highest paid Hindi actress from 1993-1996. |
| 10 | Jeetendra Sridevi were paired romantically opposite each other in 16 films and 11 were hits from 1983-88. |
| 11 | She was the sole income earner in her family. She financially supported her mother, stepfather, sister and stepbrother. |
| 12 | At the height of her career, Sridevi received countless marriage proposals from wealthy American and British born Indians who saw her as the perfect trophy wife. One of her rumored suitors was Hollywood movie producer Ashok Amritraj. |
| 13 | Was the original choice for the role in 'Beta' that made Madhuri Dixit a superstar. She turned the role down, because she felt she was already doing too many films with Anil Kapoor. |
| 14 | She was cast in a dual role in 1993's Baazigar. However, the director felt that the audience would never be able to sympathize with Shah Rukh Khan's character if he 'killed' Sridevi on Screen. The role was re-written and two different actresses (Shilpa Shetty and Kajol) were hired to play the roles originally meant for La Devi. |
| 15 | Sridevi was offered a role in Jurassic Park by Steven Spielberg. She refused because it wasn't a starring role and it would have meant taking a hiatus from Bollywood, at a time, when she was at the peak of her career. |
| 16 | In the 1980s, Jaya Prada and Sridevi were fierce rivals. They were of a similar age, from the south and considered contenders for the coveted number one slot in Hindi cinema. In public, each would give the other the cold shoulder. Once, during the shooting of a K. Bappaiah film called Maqsad, Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra locked the two warring queens in the same makeup room hoping they'd make up. No such thing happened. Two hours later, when they opened the door, they found the actresses sitting at opposite ends of the room in silence. |
| 17 | Has two daughters named Jhanvi and Khushi, both named after the heroines in husband Boney Kapoor's films Judaai (1997) and Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000). |
| 18 | She is on the Board of Director at the Asian Academy of film and television. |
| 19 | Daughter-in-law of Surinder Kapoor and sister-in-law of Sanjay Kapoor. |
| 20 | Sister-in-law of megastar Anil Kapoor. |
| 21 | Tamil/Telugu/Hindi megastar |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Urantha Sankranthi | 1983 |
| Kalaakaar | 1983 | Radha Khanna |
| Mawaali | 1983 | Julie |
| Justice Chaudhury | 1983 | Rekha |
| Jaani Dost | 1983 | Shaloo |
| Trisulam | 1983 |
| Himmatwala | 1983 | Rekha S. Bandookwala |
| Aadi Vishnulu | 1982 |
| Andagadu | 1982 |
| Anuraga Devatha | 1982 |
| Bangaru Bhoomi | 1982 |
| Bangaru Kanuka | 1982 |
| Bangaru Koduku | 1982 |
| Bobbili Puli | 1982 |
| Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal | 1982 |
| Devatha | 1982 |
| Justice Chowdhary | 1982 |
| Kalavari Samsaram | 1982 |
| Krishnarajunulu | 1982 |
| Krishnavataram | 1982 |
| Pokkiri Raja | 1982 |
| Prema Nakshatram | 1982 |
| Shamsher Shankar | 1982 |
| Thanikkattu Raja | 1982 |
| Vayyari Bhamulu Vagalamari Bhartulu | 1982 |
| Moondram Pirai | 1982 | Bhagyalakshmi / Viji |
| Vazhve Mayam | 1982 | Devi (as Sri Devi) |
| Ek Jugnu | 1982 |
| Aakali Rajyam | 1981 |
| Aggirava | 1981 |
| Balanagamma | 1981 |
| Bhoga Bhagyalu | 1981 |
| Daiva Thirumanangal | 1981 |
| Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu | 1981 |
| Gharana Gangulu | 1981 |
| Guru Shishyulu | 1981 |
| Illalu | 1981 | Jyothi |
| Kondaveeti Simham | 1981 |
| Meendum Kokila | 1981 |
| Premaabhishekam | 1981 | Devi |
| Prema Simhasanam | 1981 |
| Puli Bidda | 1981 |
| Ranuva Veeran | 1981 |
| Satyam Shivam | 1981 | Parvati ('Pilika Jadda') |
| Shankarlal | 1981 |
| Rani Kasularangamma | 1981 |
| Mr & Mrs Malini Iyer | 1981 |
| Aatagadu | 1980 |
| Adrushtavanthudu | 1980 |
| Bangaru Bhava | 1980 |
| Chuttalunnaru Jagratha | 1980 |
| Devudichina Koduku | 1980 |
| Gajadonga | 1980 |
| Gharana Donga | 1980 |
| Guru | 1980 |
| Kaksha | 1980 |
| Mama Allula Saval | 1980 |
| Prema Kanuka | 1980 |
| Rowdy Ramudu Kinte Krishnudu | 1980 |
| Sandhya | 1980 |
| Sardar Papa Rayudu | 1980 |
| Satyavandhudhu | 1980 |
| Varumayin Niram Sigappu | 1980 |
| Vishwa Roopam | 1980 |
| Johnny | 1980 | Archana |
| Ram Robert Rahim | 1980 |
| Mosagadu | 1980 |
| Arumbugal | 1979 |
| Buripalem Bullodu | 1979 |
| Dharma Yuddham | 1979 |
| Karthika Deepam | 1979 |
| Kavariman | 1979 |
| Muddula Koduku | 1979 |
| Naan Oru Kayi Parkiren | 1979 |
| Neela Malargal | 1979 |
| Pagalil Oru Iravu | 1979 |
| Pattakkatti Bairavan | 1979 |
| Samajaniki Saval | 1979 |
| Sigappukkal Mookuthi | 1979 |
| Solva Sawan | 1979 | Mehna |
| Thayillamal Nannilai | 1979 |
| Vetagadu | 1979 |
| Yerra Gulabi | 1979 |
| I Love You | 1979 |
| Kalyanaraman | 1979 | Shenbagam |
| Avalude Ravukal | 1978 |
| Ayiram Janmangal | 1978 |
| Elaya Rani Rajalakshmi | 1978 |
| Ganga Yamuna Kaveri | 1978 |
| Ithu Eppadi Irukku | 1978 |
| Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai | 1978 |
| Machanai Parthingala | 1978 |
| Manitharil Ithanai Nirangala | 1978 |
| Mudichooda Mannan | 1978 |
| Padaharella Vayasu | 1978 | Malli |
| Pilot Premnath | 1978 |
| Priya | 1978 |
| Radhai Ketra Kannan | 1978 |
| Rajavukku Etha Rani | 1978 |
| Sakka Podu Podu Raja | 1978 |
| Taxi Driver | 1978/I |
| Vanakathukuria Kathaliye | 1978 |
| Sigappu Rojakkal | 1978 | Sarada |
| Taxi Driver | 1978/II |
| Aadu Puli Atham | 1977 |
| Adyapadam | 1977 |
| Akale Aakasam | 1977 |
| Amme Anupame | 1977 |
| Angikaram | 1977 |
| A Nimisham | 1977 |
| Antardhanam | 1977 |
| Bangarakka | 1977 |
| Gayatri | 1977 |
| Kavikuyil | 1977 |
| Nalumani Pookkal | 1977 |
| Nirakudam | 1977 |
| Oonjal | 1977 |
| Sainthadamma Sainthadu | 1977 |
| Satyavan Savithri | 1977 |
| Vezhambal | 1977 |
| Pathinaru Vayathinile | 1977 | Mayil |
| Abhinandanam | 1976 |
| Alinganam | 1976 |
| Ashirvadam | 1976 |
| Kuttavum Shikshayum | 1976 |
| Moondru Mudichu | 1976 |
| Padavoyi Bharatheeyuda | 1976 |
| Thulavarsham | 1976 |
| Yashoda Krishna | 1976 | Krishna (child) |
| Anuragalu | 1975 | Jyothi |
| Devudulanti Manishi | 1975 |
| Ee Kalapu Pillalu | 1975 |
| Yashoda Krishna | 1975 | Krishna (child) |
| Julie | 1975 | Irene |
| Avalukku Nigar Avale | 1974 |
| Shiddat | 2018 | announced |
| Devi Shri Kaumariamman | 1974 |
| Khabardar | 1984 | announced |
| Thirumangalyam | 1974 | Baby Shanti |
| Mom | 2017/I | Devki Sabarwal |
| Bhakta Kumbhara | 1974 |
| Puli | 2015 | Yavanaraani |
| Bhakta Tukaram | 1973 | as Baby Sridevi |
| Vicente Ferrer | 2013 | TV Movie | Mujer 1 |
| Bharatha Vilas | 1973 | Child Artiste (uncredited) |
| English Vinglish | 2012 | Shashi Godbole |
| Mallamma Katha | 1973 |
| Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin | 2004 | Durga |
| Marapurani Manishi | 1973 |
| Malini Iyer | 2004 | TV Series | Malini Iyer |
| Prarthanai | 1973 |
| Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | 1997 | Sapna Mathur |
| Baal Mahabharat | 1973 | Dushala (as Baby Sridevi) |
| Judaai | 1997 | Kaajal Verma (as Sreedevi) |
| Bheema Mera Haathi | 1973 | Child actress |
| Army | 1996 | Geeta |
| Amma Mata | 1972 |
| Mr. Bechara | 1996 | Asha / Anita |
| Badi Panthulu | 1972 | as Baby Sridevi |
| Azaad Desh Ka Andha Kanoon | 1996 |
| Bala Bharatam | 1972 | Dussala |
| Devaraagam | 1996 |
| Kanimuthu Papa | 1972 |
| Gopikalyana | 1994 |
| Raj Mahal | 1972 |
| S.P. Parshuram | 1994 |
| Rani Mera Naam | 1972 |
| Chaand Kaa Tukdaa | 1994 | Radha (as Sri Devi) |
| Teerthayatra | 1972 |
| Laadla | 1994 | Sheetal Jetley |
| Vasantha Maligai | 1972 |
| Chandra Mukhi | 1993 | Chandra Mukhi |
| Adi Parasakthi | 1971 | Lord Murugan |
| Gurudev | 1993 | Sunita / Priya |
| Bharya Biddalu | 1971 | as Baby Sridevi |
| Gumrah | 1993 | Roshni Chadha |
| Naa Thammudu | 1971 |
| Govindha Govindha | 1993 | Naveena |
| Nenu Manishine | 1971 |
| Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | 1993 | Seema Soni / Shanta |
| Poombatta | 1971 |
| Chor Ke Ghar Chorni | 1992 |
| Shrimanthudu | 1971 | as Baby Sridevi |
| Laila Majnu | 1992 | Laila |
| Agni Pareeksha | 1970 |
| Aasmaan Se Gira | 1992 | Forest Goddess |
| En Annan | 1970 | child Thangam |
| Heer Ranjha | 1992 | Heer |
| Maa Nanna Nirdoshi | 1970 |
| Khuda Gawah | 1992 | Benazir / Mehndi |
| Swapnangal | 1970 |
| Aadmi Aur Apsara | 1991 |
| Kulavilakku | 1969 |
| Ennavo Nadikkaradhu | 1991 |
| Kumara Sambhavam | 1969 |
| Garajna | 1991 |
| Nam Naadu | 1969 |
| Lamhe | 1991 | Pallavi / Pooja Bhatnagar |
| Kandan Karunai | 1967 | Muruga as a child |
| Banjaran | 1991 | Reshma / Devi |
| Kshana Kshanam | 1991 | Satya |
| Farishtay | 1991 | Rasbhari |
| Attilokasundari | 1990 |
| Pathar Ke Insan | 1990 | Lata Rai |
| Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | 1990 | Indraja |
| Naaka Bandi | 1990 | Geeta / Seeta |
| Chaalu Pe Chaalu | 1989 |
| Dil Lagake Dekho | 1989 |
| Main Tera Dushman | 1989 | Jugni |
| Maut Ki Ladai | 1989 |
| Mera Farz | 1989 |
| Nigahen: Nagina Part II | 1989 | Neelam |
| Chaalbaaz | 1989 | Anju Das / Manju Das |
| Zulm Ki Zanjeer | 1989 | Mombatti |
| Chandni | 1989 | Chandni Mathur |
| Gair Kaanooni | 1989 | Laxmi |
| Joshilaay | 1989 |
| Guru | 1989/I | Uma / Roma |
| Aakhari Poratam | 1988 | Pravallika |
| Ghayal Sherni | 1988 | Rajni |
| Sone Pe Suhaaga | 1988 | Meena |
| Waqt Ki Awaz | 1988 | Lata I. Prasad |
| Ram-Avtar | 1988 | Sangeeta 'Shano' |
| Sherni | 1988 | Durga |
| Kanoon Ki Hathkadee | 1988 | Kavita |
| Maharajasri Mayagadu | 1988 |
| Aulad | 1987 | Devki |
| Ek Chor Ek Hasina | 1987 | Devi (as Sri Devi) |
| Jawab Hum Denge | 1987 | Jyoti |
| Watan Ke Rakhwale | 1987 | Radha R. Pratap |
| Himmat Aur Mehanat | 1987 | Jyoti |
| Mr. India | 1987 | Seema Sohni |
| Majaal | 1987 | Sadhana |
| Nazrana | 1987 | Tulsi (as Sreedevi) |
| Waqt Ka Shahenshah | 1987 | Kanchan Mahalaxmi (as Sri Devi) |
| Zameen | 1987 |
| Aag Aur Shola | 1986 | Aarti |
| Ghar Sansar | 1986 | Radha |
| Jadu Nagari | 1986 |
| Jayam Manade | 1986 |
| Khaidi Rudraiah | 1986 |
| Naan Adimai Illai | 1986 |
| Nagina | 1986 | Rajni |
| Suhagan | 1986 |
| Karma | 1986/I | Radha |
| Janbaaz | 1986 | Seema (Guest Appearance) |
| Aakhree Raasta | 1986 | Vinita Bhatnagar (as Sri Devi) |
| Bhagwaan Dada | 1986 | Bijli / Geeta |
| Dharm Adhikari | 1986 | Priya (as Sri Devi) |
| Sultanat | 1986 | Shehzadi Yasmeen |
| Nashilee Jawani | 1986 |
| Aaj Ka Dada | 1985 |
| Pachani Kapuram | 1985 |
| Santham Bheekaram | 1985 |
| Vajrayudham | 1985 |
| Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu | 1985 | Radha |
| Masterji | 1985 | Radha |
| Balidaan | 1985 | Uma |
| Sarfarosh | 1985 | Vijaya |
| Mera Badla | 1985 |
| Prem Jyoti | 1985 |
| Aakhri Sangram | 1984 | Pushpa |
| Akalmand | 1984 | Priya |
| Amme Narayana | 1984 |
| Jaag Utha Insan | 1984 | Sandhya |
| Kanchu Kagada | 1984 |
| Kodetharachu | 1984 |
| Tandava Krishnudu | 1984 |
| Naya Kadam | 1984 | Laxmi |
| Maqsad | 1984 | Bharati |
| Tohfa | 1984 | Lalita |
| Inquilaab | 1984 | Asha A. Nath |
| Johny Ustad | 1984 |
| Love In Singapur | 1984 |
| Adavi Simhalu | 1983 |
| Adutha Varisu | 1983 |
| Devi Sridevi | 1983 | Sridevi |
| Kirai Kotigadu | 1983 |
| Lanke Bindelu | 1983 |
| Muddula Mogudu | 1983 |
| Mundadugu | 1983 |
| Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju | 1983 |
| Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu | 1983 |
| Sadma | 1983 | Nehalata Malhotra |
| Sandhippu | 1983 |
| Shri Ranganeethulu | 1983 |
| Simham Navindi | 1983 |
| SP Bhayankar | 1983 | Short |
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 2014 | Cinema | GR8! Women Achiever Awards, India | Excellence in Versatility | English Vinglish (2012) |
| 2013 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Special Award | Nagina (1986) |
| 2013 | Entertainment Category | NDTV Indian of the Year, IN | Entertainer of the Year | English Vinglish (2012) |
| 2013 | Reader's Choice | Stardust Awards, India | Best Actress in a Drama | English Vinglish (2012) |
| 2013 | Vogue Beauty Award | Vogue Beauty Awards | Timeless Beauty |
| 2012 | Film Award | BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India | Most Entertaining Actor in a Social - Drama Film (Female) | English Vinglish (2012) |
| 2012 | HELLO! Hall of Fame Award | HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India | Outstanding Performer of the Year | English Vinglish (2012) |
| 1992 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Lamhe (1991) |
| 1991 | Filmfare Award - Telugu Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress | Kshana Kshanam (1991) |
| 1990 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Chaalbaaz (1989) |
| 1982 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress | Meendum Kokila (1981) |
| 1981 | Creative Award | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India | Best Actress | Moondram Pirai (1982) |
| 1970 | Kerala State Film Award | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Poombatta (1971) |
