Sridevi was a legendary Indian actress known for her work in five major film industries. Her expressive acting and iconic screen presence made her one of cinema’s greatest stars.
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Bio:
Real Name: Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan
Nickname: Sridevi
Profession: Actress
Famous For: Being India’s first female Superstar and playing iconic roles in multiple languages
Height:
- in centimeters – 168 cm
- in meters – 1.68 m
- in feet inches – 5’ 6”
Weight:
- in kilograms – 56 kg
- in pounds – 123 lbs
Body Measurements: 34-28-34 inches
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Personal Life:
Date of Birth: 13 August 1963
Age at Death: 54 Years
Birthplace: Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
School: Not Known
College: Did not attend college
Educational Qualification: Studied till school level
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Tamil Iyengar Brahmin
Food Habit: Vegetarian
Hobbies: Painting, Dancing, Travelling
Family:
Father: Ayyapan Yanger (Lawyer)
Mother: Rajeswari Yanger
Brother: None
Sister: Srilatha Yanger
Husband: Boney Kapoor (Film Producer)
Children: Jhanvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor
Relationships & More:
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Boyfriends: Mithun Chakraborty (Rumoured old relationship)
Controversies: Media gossip around personal life and marriage related speculation
Death: Passed away on 24 February 2018 in Dubai due to accidental drowning
Career:
Sridevi started acting as a child artist at the age of 4 and later became a Pan-India superstar. She worked in more than 300 films in different languages. She was known for her unmatched expressions, versatile acting and glamorous presence on screen.
Debut Film: Thunaivan (1969 – Tamil child artist)
Notable Films:
- Mr India
- ChaalBaaz
- Nagina
- English Vinglish
- Sadma
- Chandni
- Mom
Awards / Achievements:
- National Film Award (Best Actress) – Posthumous for “Mom”
- Filmfare Awards (Multiple Wins)
- Padma Shri Award (2013)
- Considered India’s first female superstar
Favorites:
Actor: Rajinikanth
Actress: Not Known
Food: South Indian Food
Color: White
Destination: Switzerland
Money Factor:
Net Worth (approx.): ₹250 Crore+
Income Source: Films, Brand Endorsements, Investments
FAQs:
Q1. Why is Sridevi called the first female superstar?
Because she ruled Indian cinema for decades with back-to-back blockbusters without depending on hero-driven movies.
Q2. What happened to Sridevi?
She passed away in Dubai on 24 February 2018 due to accidental drowning.
Q3. Which was Sridevi’s comeback film?
English Vinglish was her comeback film in 2012 after a long break.
Q4. How many films did Sridevi act in?
She acted in more than 300 films across multiple languages.
Q5. Which film gave her National Award?
She received National Award posthumously for the film “Mom”.
Q6. Where was Sridevi born?
She was born in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu.
