Sridevi
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The empress of the 1980s
The Times of India
Sridevi, whose irresistible cocktail of indigenous oomph and gift for connecting with the audience filled up cavernous single-screens and took her to the pinnacle of popularity in the Hindi, Telugu and Tamil film industries, died in Dubai on the night of 24 Feb 2018. She was 54, reports said.
Pure gold at the box office, Sridevi could also turn out sensitive performances – Moondrum Pirai (Sadma in Hindi), Lamhe and, more lately, English Vinglish to name just three – with equal felicity and feel.
During her pomp in the 1980s, Sridevi was often the film’s real hero. At a time when action was king and brawny men lorded over the box-office, scripts revolved around her. Chaalbaaz (1989), a Seeta aur Geeta reprise, had both biggies Sunny Deol and Rajinikanth playing second fiddle to her. Mr India (1987) might as well have been titled Miss India. And over 30 years since its release her snake dance in the blockbuster Nagina (1986) continues to be imitated by drunken men at weddings.
The Sridevi phenomenon in Hindi films started with Himmatwala in 1983. But the Sivakasi-born’s career had begun over a decade and half earlier. She worked as a child artiste with thespians such as Sivaji Ganesan (Kandan Karunai, 1967) and MGR (Nam Naadu) in Tamil films. And aging Hindi film lovers will remember her as the young girl jiving to the track, My heart is beating, in Julie (1975).
Her lead debut feature in Hindi, Solva Savan was a remake of her Tamil hit, 16 Vayathinile (At 16), a rare film also starring fellow legends Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. Director Bharathi Rajaa’s venture vanished like smoke in wind, setting her Bollywood career back. And that’s despite a much-discussed scene where the teenage heroine is baited unsuccessfully to wade through water without getting her dress wet.
Then Himmatwala, with Jeetendra in the male lead, happened. An essay in imbecility that has since acquired iconic status, director K Raghavendra Rao’s starrer hit the bull’s eye. So did Sridevi. Her rise and shine was part of a great Southern wave that hit Bollywood in the late-1970s and early 1980s. Jaya Prada (Sargam, 1979), Kamal Haasan (Ek Duje Ke Liye, 1981) and Rajinikanth (Andha Kanoon, 1983) all found fertile fresh ground but none reached the skyscraper heights like Sridevi in Bombay.
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The Times of India
Directors such as K Raghavendra Rao (Himmatwala, Tohfa) and K Bapaiah (Mawali, Maqsad) played key roles at this juncture of her career. These movies were aimed to please the frontbenchers at a time when the gentry was being lured away from the theatres by the new techno-toy: the video cassette player. The thoughtful Sadma, released the same year, sank without a trace.
But with the passage of time and growth of her own box-office clout, Sridevi started demanding and getting stronger roles – Chaalbaaz and Nagina – to name two. Later she is even said to have refused an inadequate part in Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park.
When Bollywood A listers Shekhar Kapur (Mr India) and Yash Chopra (Chandni and Lamhe) cast her, it meant her conquest of Bollywood was complete. Sridevi became the chiffon in Chopra’s Switzerland. In both Chandni and Lamhe, Sridevi displayed a more expressive and less flamboyant side to her film persona as evident in some of her Tamil and Telugu movies such as the award-winning Meendum Kokila (1982).
At the core of Sridevi’s prowess was a staggering range of natural attributes. Her elfin smile could light up a pinball machine. And her eyes could multi-task. They could convey anger (Army, Sherni) or hesitant love (Lamhe, 1991). For her, acting seemed to be like a switch which could be turned on or off at a moment’s notice. She could play a woman interrupted (Sadma) and be both whipsmart assertive or silently submissive in the same film (Chaalbaaz). And she was a rare heroine with an incredible sense of comic timing. Exhibit 1: Her Chaplin act in Mr India.
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Few heroines could transmit the joy and abandon of dancing like her. Be it the desi Gori tere ang ang mein (Tohfa) or the western Hawa hawai (Mr India), Sridevi brought a bounce and spontaneity to her showstopper moves. That Gori tere ang ang mein, a song where Jeetendra and Sridevi run around a thousand copper vessels has 40 million YouTube views, only shows her brand of sensuality continues to enamor in the size-zero age.
After her marriage in 1996 to Boney Kapoor, who had produced her super hit Mr India as well as the super flop Roop Ki Rani, Choron ka Raja (1993), she exited the film scene only to return after a hiatus. English Vinglish (2012), which also became a hit in Hong Kong and England, showed her further ripening as an artiste.
Lesser known stories about Sridevi
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Sridevi was born on 13th of August, 1963. She was named Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan on birth. She is the first female actress to have bagged the 'superstar' tag. She started her career at the age of four in Thirumugham's devotional film Thunaivan. She also acted as a child [teenage] artist in 1975's most talked about film 'Julie'. She made her Bollywood debut as a lead star with the film 'Solva Saavan' in 1978.
Her fourth film as a heroine Pathinaaru (16) Vayathinile (Solwa Sawan in Hindi-Urdu) (1977) was not only a major commercial and criticalhit, it focussed totally on her, title onwards. The film was about the vulnerability of a 16-year-old women in love. That Pathinaaru Vayathinile enabled Sridevi to show off her soon-to-be-famous thunder thighs helped propel the film to nationwide success—and Sridevi to star status within a year of her debut as a leading lady.
With films like Himmatwala, Tohfa, Mr India, Chandni, Nagina, Sadma; Sridevi emerged as the top star in the country. Jaya Prada was considered Sridevi's strongest contender at that point of time. Their fierce competition was one of the worst kept secrets ever. As per a report in IMDB, during the shoot of Maqsad both the actresses would never see eye to eye. Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra then had to lock the two actresses in a room hoping this would break the ice. But when the door was opened after two hours, they both were sitting in two corners silently.
Sridevi was the first choice for Indra Kumar's 'Beta'. She was to star opposite Anil Kapoor in the movie. But she had already done a number of films with Anil Kapoor and thus declined the offer. The role then went to Madhuri Dixit. The 'Dhak Dhak' song and her powerful role made Madhuri a superstar overnight.
Sridevi was also considered for a role in Jurassic Park. Steven Spielberg wanted to cast Sridevi for a brief role. But she was at the peak of her career in Bollywood then and rejected the offer. Taking up a Hollywood project would have meant a long break from Bollywood and she was not ready to lose out on her Bollywood projects because of this.
Sridevi was director duo Abbas Mustan's first choice to play the female lead in their movie Baazigar. At that point of time, Seema and Priya were supposed to be twins. And Sridevi was supposed to play a double role (Seema and Priya) in the movie. But the directors felt that killing Sridevi would only make Shah Rukh emerge as a villain. They wanted the audience to sympathise with SRK's character and thus they had to bring relatively unknown actresses to play the part. Kajol and Shilpa Shetty eventually took up the role.
During the 80s, Sridevi was allegedly dating Disco King Mithun Chakraborty. The two were also rumoured to have secretly tied the knot in a temple. As per a report in Daily Bhaskar, the actress was not aware of Mithun's marital status and when she realised that he was not going to end his marriage with Yogita Bali, she walked out of his life. Yogita Bali is said to have tried commiting suicide after she got to know of this episode. Sridevi and Mithun never spoke about any of this in open.
It was during this period that Sridevi's affair with Boney Kapoor started making news. Sridevi carried her broken heart to the Kapoors who in turn offered her to stay with them. While nursing her broken heart Sridevi fell in love with Boney Kapoor. But Arjun Kapoor's mother Mona had no clue of what was going on in her house. In an interiew with DNA, Mona Kapoor said, "There was nothing left in the relationship to give it a chance because Sridevi was already with a child. Their rishta was kayam".
Jeetendra and Sridevi emerged as the most popular couple of their times. The duo was paired romantically opposite each other in 16 films, out of which 11 films were superhit. Films like Himmatwala, Ghar Sansaar, Tohfa, Mawwali established them as the most bankable couple of the decade. Sridevi was also the highest paid Hindi actress from 1985-1992.
When she made her debut in Bollywood, Sridevi was not comfortable talking in Hindi. Her voice was mostly dubbed by Naaz and Rekha had dubbed for her in Aakhiri Raasta. She dubbed her dialogues for the first time in Chandni. While Rekha was the original choice for Chandni, Jaya Prada had intially been offered Nagina. Both the films added to Sridevi's versatality and helped her in growing a strong foothold in the industry.
Sridevi has two daughters named after two famous Bollywood characters - Jhanvi and Khushi. In 2013, the Government of India awarded her the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor. She was also voted 'India's Greatest Actress in 100 Years' in a CNN-IBN national poll conducted in 2013 on the occasion of the Centenary of Indian Cinema. She has also won 5 Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in a leading role. Lamhe, Chalbaaz and Mr India were three of them, rest two were regional films.
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TNN | Feburary 25, 2018 | IndiaTimes/ The Times of India
Sridevi: Lesser known stories from the actress's life
The legendary Sridevi was one of the greatest actresses in Bollywood. She started her career with South-Indian films and went to be a superstar of the Hindi film industry. She was recognised as the first female superstar of Indian cinema. The actress continues to have a huge fan following all over the world. However, the actress left everyone in shocked after the news broke out that she has passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest in Dubai.
Sridevi marked her debut in Bollywood with 'Solva Sawan'
The actress who melted many hearts with her performances and went on to be recognised as the 'first female superstar' marked her Bollywood debut in the year 1979. The film was titled 'Solva Sawan'. Helmed by P. Bharathiraja, the movie starred Amol Palekar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda in pivotal roles along with Sridevi.
Sridevi started her career as a child artist at the age of four
Before she marked her debut in Bollywood she did films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam industries. As a child artist, she made her Bollywood debut with 1975 film 'Julie' but did a role in M.A. Thirumugham’s devotional 'Thunaivan' at the age of four and continued to work in South-Indian films for several years as a child artist.
Sridevi's first Filmfare award
Sridevi has received many awards in her career for her performances in a number of films. Sridevi won her first 'Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil' for film 'Meendum Kokila' in the year 1982. And in 1984, she won her first Filmfare Best Actress award for her film 'Sadma' which starred Kamal Haasan as the male lead. Helmed by Balu Mahendra, the film is a remake of his own Tamil Film 'Moondram Pirai'.
Sridevi's first Hindi blockbuster film
After her debut with 'Solva Sawan' in 1979 opposite Jeetendra, the duo was paired again in the 1983 film 'Himmatwala'. The film went on to become the blockbuster of the year. The song 'Naino Me Sapna' became the rage. Sridevi's bejewelled outfit in the song totally stole the show. The music was composed by disco king Bappi Lahiri. The actress starred in several films like 'Mawaali', 'Maqsad' and 'Justice Chaudhry' forming a popular onscreen pair with Jeetendra
When Sridevi was suffering from fever while shooting a song
Sridevi was passionate about her profession and hence she used to put all efforts in while she was working on a film. While shooting one of the most loved songs of the actress, the rain song 'Na Jane Kaha Se Aayi Hai' from the film 'ChaalBaaz' she was suffering from high fever. Reportedly, she had a fever of 103 degrees, however, she still completed the shoot.
The film is the remake of 1973 Indian movie 'Seeta Aur Geeta' starring Sridevi in a double role. The film also starred Sunny Deol and Rajinikanth in pivotal roles.
Powerful comeback with 'English Vinglish'
After almost 15 years of hiatus, Sridevi was back to what she loves, doing films. As a middle-class wife in the film 'English Vinglish', Sridevi gave a brilliant performance. She was appreciated for the same from all quarters. She was even nominated for the Best Actress award at most of the award ceremonies, including the Filmfare awards, where she received her ninth nomination for Best Actress.
Helmed by Gauri Shinde, the story revolves around a housewife who joins an English speaking class to stop her husband and daughter mocking her lack of English skills.
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The demise of the first female superstar of Bollywood, Sridevi has left Bollywood and her fans in a deep state of shock. The actress is survived by husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. Right from the start of her career, the actress has received some great appreciation for her work on the big screen.
Here are some unknown facts about the legendary actress who ruled Bollywood for decades:
- Sridevi was born on August 13, 1963. She was named Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan upon birth.
- She started her career at the age of four in Thirumugham’s devotional film, Thunaivan (1967)
- Sridevi has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films.
- Sridevi was 13, when she played the role of Rajinikanth’s stepmother in a Tamil film called Moondru Mudichu (1976)
- Sridevi made her Hindi film debut as a lead actress in Solva Sawan in 1979
- Sridevi dubbed for the first time in Hindi, for film Chandini. Before that, actress Naaz use to dub for her and Rekha also dubbed for her in Aakhri Rastha.
- Sridevi lost her father during the shooting of Lamhe in London. She flew home to perform the last rituals and returned to work to shoot a comedy sequence with co-star Anupam Kher.
- Sridevi was also considered for a role in Jurassic Park by Steven Spielberg. But she was at the peak of her career in Bollywood then and had rejected the offer.
- Sridevi won 5 Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in a leading role
- In 2013 Sridevi was Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor by the Government of India.
Sridevi will be last seen doing a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ZERO. The film will hit the screens on 21 December 2018.
Her memorable films, performances
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ridevi's most memorable films TNN | Feburary 25, 2018 | IndiaTimes/ The Times of India
With a record 11 Filmfare Award nominations and a commendable 3 wins is a feat every other Bollywood actress would envy. India’s first bona fide female superstar Sridevi left behind a remarkable legacy as she passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Here’s looking at in Bollywood.
‘Sadma’
‘Sadma’ told the story of Nehalata (Sridevi), a young girl who regresses to childhood after suffering a head injury in a car crash. Lost, she ends up trapped in a brothel before being rescued by Somu (Kamal Haasan), a lonely school teacher who falls in love with her. The film was a remake of Balu Mahendra's own Tamil Film ‘Moondram Pirai’, starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. Sridevi's autistic child-woman performance was widely praised and is considered one of the finest performances and also brought her nominations in the Filmfare Best Actress award category as well as State awards and National Awards. Kamal's performance in the film's climax won him the National Award in the Tamil original. The film flopped at the box-office, but achieved cult status and is regarded as an all time classic featuring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi's best performances.
‘Chandni’
‘Chandni’ was one of the biggest box office hits of 1989. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film of 1989 and is regarded as one of the Yash Chopra's best films. The romantic saga is also particularly remembered for Sridevi’s brilliant portrayal of the titular character that was crossed between two men. She was also nominated for the Filmfare Award in the Best Actress category.
‘Mr. India’
‘Mr. India’ was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1987, and remains a cult classic. The film was known for several of its lines and songs, including Sridevi's Miss Hawa Hawaii performance, and Amrish Puri's quote "Mogambo khush hua", which is one of the most famous quotes of Bollywood and became synonymous with the actor. The Mogambo character is also considered to be one of the best villains in Bollywood history. Laxmikant-Pyarelal's music performed well too, especially the song ‘Hawa Hawaii’ which is very popular till today. The film has often been featured in different lists of top Bollywood films.
‘ChaalBaaz’
‘ChaalBaaz’ is the remake of 1973 Indian film ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’. Starring Sridevi in a double role, the film tells the story of two separated twin sisters Anju who is badly treated and abused by her uncle while Manju a street smart girl. The movie is regarded as an all-time classic comedy film of Hindi cinema and is also regarded as one of Sridevi's finest performances till date. The film also starred Rajinikanth, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Shakti Kapoor, Rohini Hattangadi and Anu Kapoor. The film was one of the biggest commercial and critical success of 1989.
‘Lamhe’
Over the years, ‘Lamhe’ has been hailed as a classic and possibly Yash Chopra's finest film. Sridevi received widespread acclaim for her performance in the film and won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Although a commercial failure in India, it became a success in the UK. Lamhe went on to win several awards and has been cited as Yash Chopra's personal favourite of the movies he has done.
‘Judaai’
‘Judaai’ featured Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar in leading roles; and Kader Khan, Farida Jalal, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal, Upasana Singh and Saeed Jaffrey in supporting roles; while Poonam Dhillon made a special appearance. The film was a remake of 1994 Telugu film ‘Shubhalagnam’. The film itself was remade into a television series,’ Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki’. It has been declared a super hit film by box-office in 1997. It was a remake of 1996 Tamil film ‘Irattai Roja’.
‘English Vinglish’
The narrative of ‘English Vinglish’ revolved around a homemaker who enrolls in an English-speaking course to stop her husband and daughter mocking her lack of English skills and gains self-respect in the process. The protagonist, played by Sridevi, was inspired by director Gauri Shinde's mother. ‘English Vinglish’ was originally made in Hindi; later it was re-shot in Tamil and released along with a Telugu dubbed version on 5 October 2012. The film marked Sridevi's return to filmmaking after a 15-year hiatus. It was shortlisted as India's official entry for the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
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Khuda Gawah
Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan, who belong to two warring tribal groups, fall in love with each other. The storyline spread over 20 odd years where the aforementioned couple has a daughter (Sridevi).
The movie was extensively shot in India, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bhutan. Sridevi received kudos for her roles.
Sadma
Sridevi played the role of a young girl, who regresses to childhood after suffering a head injury in a car crash. She ends up trapped in a brothel before being rescued by a school teacher Somu (Kamal Hasan).
Sridevi’s autistic child-woman performance received appreciation from critics and brought her nominations in the Filmfare and National Awards.
Nagina
The movie highlights the romance between a human and a snake, who could transform into anything or anyone.
Sridevi received appreciation for her snake-dance moves in the movie.
Mr India
Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the movie is known for several of its lines and songs including Sridevi’s ‘Miss Hawa Hawai’ performance.
Sridevi’s outstanding performance earned her the title of ‘Hawa Hawai Girl’.
Chandni
Sridevi played an outstanding role in 1989 movie ‘Chandni’. No one can forget the romance between Sridevi and Rishi Kapoor brewing in the snow-clad mountains in Switzerland.
Lamhe
Sridevi’s outstanding performance in ‘Lamhe’ earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Sridevi played double role spread over two generations, that of a mother-daughter duo. Directed by Yash Chopra, ‘Lamhe’ as of today is considered a cult classic.
Laadla
Due to untimely death of Divya Bharti, Laadla was reshot with Sridevi replacing her. Sridevi was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress.
Judaai
Sridevi’s role in ‘Judaai’ is considered one of her best performances in her career. She played a role of money minded harridan, who ‘sells’ her husband Anil Kapoor to Urmila Matondkar.
Gumrah
Sridevi played the role of an aspiring singer, whose dreams turned into a nightmare when she ends up in jail. The movie shows Sridevi’s struggle in the prison premises and the fight to prove she was innocent.
Chaalbaaz
Sridevi played a double role as Anju and Manju, sisters separated at birth. She was marvelous in both the roles, one opposite Sunny Deol, the other opposite Rajinikanth. See more of : Sridevi
English Vinglish
In her come back movie ‘English Vinglish’, Shridevi plays a woman who struggles to speak in English. For her performance, Sridevi was hailed as the "Meryl Streep of India".
2018, Feb 24: That last, fateful evening
Sridevi was prepping for ‘surprise’ dinner date?
Sridevi was prepping for ‘surprise’ dinner date before untimely death?
A recent report by a daily sheds some light into last moments. According to reports doing the rounds, Sridevi was allegedly readying herself for surprise dinner date with her husband Boney Kapoor, before she suffered a cardiac arrest in the bathroom of her hotel room.
The report claims that Boney, who had returned from Mumbai, went to her room at around 5.30 pm to allegedly “surprise” her with dinner. It was reportedly while getting ready for the date that the actress suffered a cardiac arrest and was discovered 15 minutes later lying motionless in the bath tub by her husband, who tried to revive her. On not being able to do so, Boney allegedly called a friend and later informed the police.
The actress was declared dead following the arrival of the police and paramedics on the site.
According to reports doing the rounds on the internet, industrialist Anil Ambani had reportedly sent his private jet to bring the Sridevi’s mortal remains to Mumbai for the final rites ceremonies expected to take place later in the day.
‘Accidental drowning in hotel bathtub: Forensic report’
Source: Gulf News 4:31 PM IST- Feb 26, 2018
Sridevi died of accidental drowning in hotel bathtub: Forensic report| Feb 26, 2018 | PTI
- The report says that the actor was under the influence of alcohol. She fell into the bathtub and drowned, it added
- The Dubai police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution
DUBAI: Bollywood actor Sridevi died of accidental drowning in her hotel bathtub after losing consciousness, the Dubai government said today, giving a dramatic twist to her sudden death that has stunned legions of fans and industry colleagues.
The Dubai government said in a tweet that the police have transferred the case to the "Dubai Public Prosecution" which will carry out regular legal procedures followed in such cases.
"Following the completion of post mortem analysis, Dubai police headquarters today stated that the death of the Indian actress Sridevi occurred due to drowning in her hotel apartment's bath tub following loss of consciousness," the Dubai government's media office said on Twitter.
It is not clear what caused Sridevi, 54, to lose consciousness, and whether the initial report of her death due to cardiac arrest still holds. Her death, which was first reported at around 3am on Sunday in India, sent shock waves across the country with those who knew her at a loss to explain how she could have suffered cardiac arrest at such a young age.
The latest report of accidental drowning only deepens the mystery surrounding her death. Her family has not commented beyond their initial statement yesterday to announce the death, and has requested the media to not contact them as they deal with the tragedy.
Sridevi is survived by her husband, filmmaker Boney Kapoor and two [natural] daughters.
The Dubai-based Gulf News said in a report that the actor was under the influence of alcohol. She fell into the bathtub and drowned, it added. However, this could not be independently confirmed.
Gulf News also attached a copy of the UAE government's forensic report on its Twitter handle. The report, citing accidental drowning as the cause of death, has a stamp of the "Ministry of Health UAE" and the director of preventive medicine, Dubai, Dr Sami Wadie.
The report mentions the actor's full name, "Sreedevi Boney Kapoor Ayyappan", her passport number, date of the incident (February 24, 2018) and cause of death.
"The investigation is still going on to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident as the forensic report only says that she drowned," Gulf News quoted an official as saying.
Her body has been sent for embalming, the newspaper said. It is not clear when the body will be brought back to India.
Sridevi was in Dubai for a family wedding, and had stayed back after the ceremonies. Her husband had flown back to Mumbai with their younger daughter Khushi, but he had returned to Dubai to surprise her, according to Khaleej Times.
He was reportedly in the room when Sridevi went to the bathroom to get ready for a dinner, according to Khaleej Times. It said Kapoor discovered her unconscious in the bathtub filled with water. She was rushed to the hospital where she was declared dead on arrival.
Police officials at Anil Kapoor's house said as many as 150 people from Karnataka came to pay homage to Sridevi, while another group from Telangana gathered outside the actor's Lokhandwala residence. Fans from Rajasthan and other parts of India had also arrived.
Filmography as an actress
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Tamil cinema
As a child artist
Kandhan Karunai (1967)
Nam Naadu (1969)
Thunaivan (1969)
Babu (1971)
Kanimuthu Paapa (1972)
Vasantha Maaligai (1972)
Bharatha Vilas (1973)
Prarthanai (1973)
Thirumangalyam (1974)
Engal Kuladheivam (1974)
Avalukku Nihar Avale (1974)
As a leading lady
Moondru Mudichu (1976) (First film as heroine)
Gayathri (1977)
Kavikkuyil (1977)
16 Vayathinile (1977)
Sayndhadamma Sayndhadu (1977)
Vanakkaththukkuriya Kaadhaliye (1978)
Ilaya Rani Rajalakshmi (1978)
Ganga Yamuna Kaveri (1978)
Ithu Eppadi Irukku (1978)
Machanai Partheengala (1978)
Manitharil Iththanai Nirangala (1978)
Mudisooda Mannan (1978)
Pilot Premnath (1978)
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
Taxi Driver (1978)
Priya (1978)
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai (1978)
Rajavuukeththa Rani (1978)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978) (Guest appearance)
Arumbugal (1979)
Dharmayuddham (1979)
Kalyanaraman (1979)
Pagalil Or Iravu (1979)
Kavariman (1979)
Neela Malargal (1979)
Naan Oru Kai Parkiren (1979)
Pattakathi Bhairavan (1979)
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
Lakshmi (1979)
Thaayillaamal Naanillai (1979)
Guru (1980)
Johnny (1980)
Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu (1980)
Viswaroopam (1980)
Balanagamma (1981)
Sankarlal (1981)
Dheiyva Thirumanangal (1981)
Shankarlal (1981)
Meendum Kokila (1981)
Raanuva Veeran (1981)
Moondram Pirai (1982)
Deviyin Thirivilaiyadal (1982)
Thanikkattu Raja (1982)
Pokkiri Raja (1982)
Vaazhve Maayam (1982)
Vanjam (1982)
Adutha Vaarisu (1983)
Santhippu (1983)
Meenakshiyin Thiruvilaiyaadal (1985)
Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
Bhaarya biddalu (1971) (As child actor)
Nenu Manishine (1971) (As child actor)
Badi Panthulu (1972) (As child actor)
Bala Bharatam (1972) (As child actor)
Bhakta Tukaram (1973) (As child actor)
Yashoda Krishna (1975) (As child actor)
Bangarakka (1977) (First Telugu movie as heroine)
Padaharella Vayasu (1978)
Burripalem Bolludu (1979)
Karthika Deepam (1979)
Mudulla Koduku (1979)
Vetagadu (1979)
Aatagadu (1980)
Chuttalunnaru Jagratha (1980)
Devudu Ichchina Koduku (1980)
Gharana Donga (1980)
Mama Allulla Saval (1980)
Premakanuka (1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
Sardar Paparayudu (1980)
Gaja Donga (1980)
CID (1980)
Mosagadu (1980)
Patagadu (1980)
Balanagamma (1981)
Bhoga Bhagyalu (1981)
Gharana Gangulu (1981)
Gadasari Atta Sugasari Kodalu (1981)
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
Premabhishekam (1981)
Ranikasula Rangamma (1981)
Illalu (1981)
Satyam Sivam (1981)
Aadi Vishnulu (1982)
Anuraga Devata (1982)
Bangaru Bhoomi (1982)
Bangaru Koduku (1982)
Bobbili Puli (1982)
Devata (1982)
Justice Chowdary (1982)
Kalavari Samsaram (1982)
Krisharjunulu (1982)
Krishnavatharam (1982)
Samsher Shankar (1982)
Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bharthalu (1982)
Adavi Simhalu (1983)
Kirayi Kotigadu (1983)
Mundadugu (1983)
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983)
Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
Simham Navindi (1983)
Sri Ranganeetalu (1983)
Urantha Sankranthi (1983)
Kanchu Kagada (1984)
Kodethrachu (1984)
Vajrayudham (1985)
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
Pachani Kapuram (1985)
Jayam Manade (1986)
Khaidi Rudrayya (1986)
Makutamleni Maharaju (1987)
Mavoori Magaadu (1987)
Aakhari Poratam (1988)
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
Kshana Kshanam (1991)
Govinda Govinda(1993)
S.P.Parshuram (1994)
In Hindi-Urdu
Julie (1975) (as the heroine’s younger sister)
Solva Sawan (1978)
Himmatwala (1983)
Justice Chowdhary (1983)
Jaani Dost (1983)
Mawaali (1983)
Kalakaar (1983)
Sadma (1983)
Akalmand (1984)
Inquilaab (1984)
Jaag Utha Insaan (1984)
Naya Kadam (1984)
Maqsad (1984)
Tohfa (1984)
Balidaan (1985)
Sarfarosh (1985)
Masterji (1985)
Aakhree Raasta (1986)
Aag Aur Shola (1986)
Bhagwan Dada (1986)
Dharam Adhikari (1986)
Ghar Sansar (1986)
Nagina (1986)
Karma (1986)
Suhaagan (1986)
Sultanat (1986)
Janbaaz (1986)
Aulaad (1987)
Himmat Aur Mehnat (1987)
Nazrana (1987)
Majaal (1987)
Joshilay (1987)
Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)
Jawab Hum Denge (1987)
Mr. India (1987)
Sherni (1988)
Ram Avtaar (1988)
Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)
Sone Pe Suhagaa (1988)
Chaalbaaz (1989)
Chandni (1989)
Guru (1989)
Gair Kanooni (1989)
Nigahein (1989)
Nakabandi (1990)
Main Tera Dushman (1989) (Cameo)
Banjaran (1991)
Farishtay (1991)
Pathar Ke Insaan (1991)
Lamhe (1991)
Khuda Gawah (1992)
Heer Ranjha (1992)
Aasman Se Gira (1992) (Cameo)
Gumrah (1993)
Gurudev (1993)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
Chandramukhi (1993)
Chaand Ka Tukdaa (1994)
Laadla (1994)
Army (1996)
Mr Bechara (1996)
Kaun Sacha Kaun Jhootha (1997)
Judaai (1997)
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004)
Halla Bol (2008) (Cameo as herself)
2012 English Vinglish
2013 Vicente Ferrer (TV film)
2015 Puli
2017 Mom
2018 Zero (not released)
Complete Filmography (all languages)
1967 Kandan Karunai
1969 Kulavilakku
1969 Kumara Sambhavam
1969 Nam Naadu
1970 Agni Pareeksha
1970 En Annan
1970 Maa Nanna Nirdoshi
1970 Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha
1970 Swapnangal
1971 Adi Parasakthi
1971 Bharya Biddalu (as Baby Sridevi)
1971 Naa Thammudu
1971 Nenu Manishine
1971 Poombatta
1971 Shrimanthudu (as Baby Sridevi)
1972 Amma Mata
1972 Badi Panthulu (as Baby Sridevi)
1972 Bala Bharatam
1972 Kanimuthu Papa
1972 Raj Mahal
1972 Rani Mera Naam
1972 Teerthayatra
1972 Vasantha Maligai
1973 Baal Mahabharat
1973 Bhakta Tukaram (as Baby Sridevi)
1973 Bharatha Vilas
1973 Bheema Mera Haathi
1973 Mallamma Katha
1973 Marapurani Manishi
1973 Prarthanai
1974 Avalukku Nigar Avale
1974 Bhakta Kumbhara
1974 Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974 Thirumangalyam
1975 Anuragalu
1975 Devudulanti Manishi
1975 Ee Kalapu Pillalu
1975 Julie
1975 Yashoda Krishna
1976 Abhinandanam
1976 Alinganam
1976 Ashirvadam
1976 Kuttavum Shikshayum
1976 Moondru Mudichu
1976 Padavoyi Bharatheeyuda
1976 Thulavarsham
1976 Yashoda Krishna
1977 A Nimisham
1977 Aadu Puli Atham
1977 Adyapadam
1977 Akale Aakasam
1977 Amme Anupame
1977 Angikaram
1977 Antardhanam
1977 Bangarakka
1977 Gayatri
1977 Kavikuyil
1977 Nalumani Pookkal
1977 Nirakudam
1977 Oonjal
1977 Pathinaru Vayathinile
1977 Sainthadamma Sainthadu
1977 Satyavan Savithri
1977 Vezhambal
1978 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 Pilot Premnath
1978 Priya
1978 Radhai Ketra Kannan
1978 Rajavukku Etha Rani
1978 Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal
1978 Vanakathukuria Kathaliye
1978 Taxi Driver
1979 Arumbugal
1979 Buripalem Bullodu
1979 Dharma Yuddham
1979 I Love You
1979 Kalyanaraman
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 Thayillamal Nannilai
1979 Vetagadu
1979 Yerra Gulabi
1980 Aatagadu
1980 Adrushtavanthudu
1980 Bangaru Bhava
1980 Chuttalunnaru Jagratha
1980 Devudichina Koduku
1980 Gajadonga
1980 Gharana Donga
1980 Guru
1980 Johnny
1980 Kaksha
1980 Mama Allula Saval
1980 Mosagadu
1980 Prema Kanuka
1980 Ram Robert Rahim
1980 Rowdy Ramudu Kinte Krishnudu
1980 Sandhya
1980 Sardar Papa Rayudu
1980 Satyavandhudhu
1980 Varumayin Niram Sigappu
1980 Vishwa Roopam
1981 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 Kondaveeti Simham
1981 Meendum Kokila
1981 Mr & Mrs Malini Iyer
1981 Prema Simhasanam
1981 Premaabhishekam
1981 Puli Bidda
1981 Rani Kasularangamma
1981 Ranuva Veeran
1981 Satyam Shivam
1981 Shankarlal
1982 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 Ek Jugnu
1982 Justice Chowdhary
1982 Kalavari Samsaram
1982 Krishnarajunulu
1982 Krishnavataram
1982 Moondram Pirai
1982 Pokkiri Raja
1982 Prema Nakshatram
1982 Shamsher Shankar
1982 Thanikkattu Raja
1982 Vayyari Bhamulu Vagalamari Bhartulu
1982 Vazhve Mayam
1983 Adavi Simhalu
1983 Adutha Varisu
1983 Devi Sridevi
1983 Himmatwala
1983 Jaani Dost
1983 Justice Chaudhury
1983 Kalaakaar
1983 Kirai Kotigadu
1983 Lanke Bindelu
1983 Mawaali
1983 Muddula Mogudu
1983 Mundadugu
1983 Rama Rajyamlo Bheermaraju
1983 Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu
1983 Sadma
1983 Sandhippu
1983 Shri Ranganeethulu
1983 Simham Navindi
1983 SP Bhayankar (Short)
1983 Trisulam
1983 Urantha Sankranthi
1984 Aakhri Sangram
1984 Akalmand
1984 Amme Narayana
1984 Inquilaab
1984 Jaag Utha Insan
1984 Johny Ustad
1984 Kanchu Kagada
1984 Kodetharachu
1984 Love In Singapur
1984 Maqsad
1984 Naya Kadam
1984 Tandava Krishnudu
1984 Tohfa
1985 Aaj Ka Dada
1985 Balidaan
1985 Masterji
1985 Mera Badla
1985 Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
1985 Pachani Kapuram
1985 Prem Jyoti
1985 Santham Bheekaram
1985 Sarfarosh
1985 Vajrayudham
1986 Aag Aur Shola
1986 Aakhree Raasta
1986 Bhagwaan Dada
1986 Dharm Adhikari
1986 Ghar Sansar
1986 Jadu Nagari
1986 Janbaaz
1986 Jayam Manade
1986 Khaidi Rudraiah
1986 Naan Adimai Illai
1986 Nagina
1986 Nashilee Jawani
1986 Suhagan
1986 Sultanat
1986 Karma
1987 Aulad
1987 Ek Chor Ek Hasina
1987 Himmat Aur Mehanat
1987 Jawab Hum Denge
1987 Majaal
1987 Mr. India
1987 Nazrana
1987 Waqt Ka Shahenshah
1987 Watan Ke Rakhwale
1987 Zameen
1988 Aakhari Poratam
1988 Ghayal Sherni
1988 Kanoon Ki Hathkadee
1988 Maharajasri Mayagadu
1988 Ram-Avtar
1988 Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988 Waqt Ki Awaz
1988 Sherni
1989 Chaalbaaz
1989 Chaalu Pe Chaalu
1989 Chandni
1989 Dil Lagake Dekho
1989 Gair Kaanooni
1989 Joshilaay
1989 Main Tera Dushman
1989 Maut Ki Ladai
1989 Mera Farz
1989 Nigahen: Nagina Part II
1989 Zulm Ki Zanjeer
1989 Guru
1990 Attilokasundari
1990 Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
1990 Naaka Bandi
1990 Pathar Ke Insan
1991 Aadmi Aur Apsara
1991 Banjaran
1991 Ennavo Nadikkaradhu
1991 Farishtay
1991 Garajna
1991 Kshana Kshanam
1991 Lamhe
1992 Aasmaan Se Gira
1992 Chor Ke Ghar Chorni
1992 Heer Ranjha
1992 Khuda Gawah
1992 Laila Majnu
1993 Chandra Mukhi
1993 Govindha Govindha
1993 Gumrah
1993 Gurudev
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1994 Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
1994 Gopikalyana
1994 Laadla
1996 Army
1996 Devaraagam
1996 Mr. Bechara
1996 S.P. Parshuram
1997 Judaai
1997 Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha
2004 Malini Iyer (TV Serial)
2004 Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
2012 English Vinglish
2013 Vicente Ferrer (TV film)
2015 Puli
2017 Mom
As a singer
1983 Sadma
1989 Chandni
1991 Garajna
1991 Kshana Kshanam
As a producer
2002 Shakthi: The Power
2004 Run
Awards
1970 Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist· Poompatta
1982 Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil Meendum Kokila
1987 Filmfare Special Jury Award Mr. India
1990 Filmfare Award for Best Actress ChaalBaaz
1992 Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Kshana Kshanam
1992 Filmfare Award for Best Actress Lamhe
1992 Nandi Award for Best Actress Kshana Kshanam
2012 BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role - Female· English Vinglish
2013 Filmfare Special Jury Award Nagina
2013 Padma Shri
2013 Stardust Award for Best Actress in a Drama· English Vinglish
