Sridevi was born on 13 August 1963 in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India. She has started acting at the age of four and made her debut in the late 1970s. She has also walked as a show-stopper for famous designers and appeared on the covers of several fashion magazines. She is regarded as one of the most iconic leading ladies of Bollywood.
Sridevi is an Indian film actress, who has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and a few Kannada films. She is regarded as one of the greatest and most popular actresses of Hindi Cinema. She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Asian Academy of Film & Television. Sridevi is also often cited as “The First Female Superstar of the Indian Cinema”. After 15 long years she returned to films with English Vinglish. In 2013 CNN-IBN national poll Sridevi was voted ‘India’s Greatest Actress in 100 Years’. In 2015, Sridevi was appreciated with the ‘Ultimate Diva’ award at the Ciroc Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards.
Sridevi has started her career as a child artist in the Tamil language film Kandan Karunai and continued to act as a child artist in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She made her Bollywood debut as a child artist in the hit film Julie and played her first adult role in Moondru Mudichu. Sridevi quickly established herself as the top actress of the South Indian industry with films like Meendum Kokila, Moondram Pirai and Kshana Kshanam.
However, Sridevi’s main success came as a Bollywood actress with award-winning critically acclaimed roles in commercially successful films including Sadma, Nagina, Mr. India, Chandni, ChaalBaaz, Lamhe, Khuda Gawah and Judaai. Her performances in such films established her as the leading actress of the industry during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Sridevi has ruled the Indian film industry and was also titled the “Lady Amitabh Bachchan” of her time.
Sridevi Death
Actress Sridevi had gone with her family to Dubai to attend the wedding of Mohit Marwah and Antra Motiwala. Sridevi left on 18th February but did not return with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi Kapoor after the wedding on 21st February. It has been reported that she stayed back in Dubai to meet her sister and to auction her paintings.
On 24th February 2018, Sridevi got a surprise as husband Boney Kapoor returned back to Dubai for a surprise dinner date. He asked Sridevi to get ready for the date. She told him that she would like to first take a bath. When she didnt respond after 15 minutes, Boney Kapoor broke up the bathroom door to find an unconscious Sridevi lying in the tub.
She was rushed to the hospital and was declared brought dead.
How Did Sridevi Die?
The initial report from Dubai said that Sridevi died of heart attack. On a postmortem it was declared that her death was due to accidental drowning.
When was Sridevi Body Flown Back To India?
Since actress Sridevi had died in unusual circumstances, Dubai Police had shifted the case to Public Prosecutor. The case was dependent on his judgement. He did a thorough inquiry to see that there was no foul play in Sridevi death. On 24th Sridevi was declared dead. On 27th Night her mortal remains reached her residence, Green Acres.
What about Boney Kapoor ? Did he Kill Sridevi ?
Dubai police interrogated Boney Kapoor for almost two days as they were not happy with him turning up suddenly at Sridevi’s hotel after leaving midway. However after examining all the evidences they said that were completely satisfied that she died due to accidental drowning.
Did Surgeries and Botox kill Sridevi?
Among the many conspiracy theories floated on Sridevi death this gained most momentum. While no one can say for sure why she lost her consciousness that night, people believe that excess surgeries and medicines may have made Sridevi weak if not killed her.
What did Sridevi do in the final two days?
This remains a mystery as Sridevi is believed to have been locked in her room for the entire two days till husband Boney Kapoor came up.
How did the media react ?
There was lots of speculation about Sridevi death, hear final hours, role play. Indian media was criticised by many celebrities for being inconsiderate about the Kapoor family.
How are Jhanvi and Khushi?
Jhanvi and Khushi, Sridevi two daughters are heartbroken after the untimely loss of their mother. They stayed at Anil Kapoor residence in different rooms. When Sridevi’ body was brought back to India they went to their home.
Sridevi Funeral
9.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai.
Sridevi’s last journey would commence from the club to the crematorium near Pawan Hans, Vile Parle West at 2 pm.
The last rites will take place at 3.30 pm
Sridevi Biography | Wiki.
| Name | Sridevi |
|---|---|
| Date Of Birth | 13 August 1963 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Age | 54 years |
| Height | 5'5" |
| Weight | 62 approx |
| Body Measurements | Body Measurements : 34-25-36 Bra size : 34B Waist Size : 25 Inches Hip Size : 36 Inches Dress Size : 4 Feet/Shoe size : 8 Hair Color : Black Eye Color : Brown Body Build : Hourglass |
| Profession | Actress, Producer |
| TV Serials | None |
| Movie | Farishtay Lamhe Banjaran Khuda Gawah Heer Ranjha Aasman Se Gira Dilawar Gurudev Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Gumrah Reyasat Chandramukhi Laadla Chaand Kaa Tukdaa Army Mr. Bechara Judaai Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin Halla Bol English Vinglish Bombay Talkies Mom Mister India 2 |
| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Sivakasi,Tamil Nadu,India |
| Hobbies | Painting, Dancing |
| Favorites | Food : Rice Rasam, Vanilla Ice Cream Actor : Shah Rukh Khan Destination : USA Color : White |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Fathers Name | Ayyapan |
| Mothers Name | Rajeswari |
| Husband | Boney Kapoor |
| Children | 2 Daughters (Jhanvi, Khushi) |
| Girlfriend/Boyfriend | Mithun Chakraborty |
| Death | 24 February 2018 |
| Cause Of Death | Cardiac Arrest |