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Sridevi Kapoor
File:Sri-devi-actress.jpg
Born
Shree Amma Yanger
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1967 - 1997
SpouseBoney Kapoor (1996 - present)

Sridevi ({{telugu born on August 13, 1963,[1] is an Indian actress who has starred in hundreds of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She started acting at the age of four, and made her debut as an adult in the late 70s.

Early life

Sridevi was born in telugu brahmin family in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. Her mother tongue is Telugu.[2] Her father Ayyapan, was a lawyer, and her mother's name was Rajeswari. Sridevi has a sister, Srilatha. She has two step brothers Satish and Anand from her father's previous marriage.

Career

Sridevi started her career as a child artist in the Tamil movie Kandhan Karunai playing the role of Lord Muruga[3](1967) and acted in many Tamil and Telugu movies. During her early adult career, she acted in a number of Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies. Many of her Malayalam movies were directed by I. V. Sasi. Some examples of her notable Malayalam movies are: Aadhyapaadam, Aalinganam, Kuttavum Sikshaiyum, Aa Nimisham.

In 1976, she got her first big break as a heroine in K. Balachander's Moondru Mudichu, where she starred opposite Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth. After Moondru Mudhchu, Sridevi had a succession of films with both Haasan and Rajnikanth. With Haasan, she acted in movies such as Guru, Sankarlal, Sigappu Rojakkal, Thaayillamal Naanillai, Meendum Kokila, Vaazhve Maayam, Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu, Neela Malargal, Moondram Pirai, 16 Vayathinile. With Rajnikanth, she acted in movies such as Dharmayuddham, Priya, Pokkiri Raja, Thanikattu Raja, 'Adutha Varisu, Nan Adimai Illai.

During the same time, Sridevi made Telugu language movies. A number of her Telugu movies were made by K. Raghavendra Rao. With N. T. Rama Rao, she acted in movies such as Konda Veeti Simham, Vetagadu, Sardar Paparayudu and Bobbili Puli. With A. Nageswara Rao, she acted in movies such as Mudulla Koduku, Premabhishekham, Bangaru Kanku, Premakanuka etc. With Krishna she acted in movies such as Kanchu Kagada, Kalavari Samsaram, Krishnavatharam, Borripellum Bolludu, Khaidi Rudrayya etc. Towards the tail end of her Telugu career, she started acting in Hindi movies. Many of her initial Hindi movies starred Jeetendra and were remakes of her Telugu movies, mostly directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and K. Bappaiah.

In 1978, she starred in her first Hindi film, Solva Saawan. Her second movie, Himmatwala with Jeetendra whom she also appeared with in Tohfa, Mawaali and Justice Chaudhry. In 1983, Sridevi starred opposite Kamal Hasan in the drama Sadma. The film earned Sridevi her first Filmfare nomination for Best Actress. In 1984 Sridevi starred in Jaag Utha Insan starring opposite Mithun Chakraborty.

Sridevi starred in Justice Chowdhary, Jaani Dost, Mawaali, Maqsad, Tohfa and Nagina in the 1980's. In that same 1986, she starred in the films Karma, Aakhree Raasta, Jaanbaaz Ghar Sansar and Suhagan Shekhar Kapur's Mr. India in 1987 included as sequence in imitation of Charlie Chaplin. She also starred in Aulad as a street dancer who becomes a tormented mother. In 1988, she starred inMithun Chakraborty, Waqt Ki Awaaz, and Sherni. In 1989's, Ghair Khanooni,she plays opposite of Govinda Ahuja. In Chaalbaaz, she played a double-role as twin sisters which won her the first Hindi Filmfare Best Actress Award. The same year also recieved an nomination for Yash Chopra's Chandni. Chopra again directed her in Lamhe (1991), where Sridevi plays a double-role act as mother and daughter won her a second Hindi Filmfare Best Actress Award.

She followed it with Khuda Gawah (1992), where her double role performance as a pining Afghan wife, opposite Amitabh Bachchan won her her fifth Filmfare nomination. The Telugu film Kshana Kshanam was released in the same year and afforded her a fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award and a Nandi Awards. It was also redubbed as Hairaan for Bollywood version. She also followed with a performance as Heer in Heer Ranjha. Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja was followed by a performance as an innocent victim trapped in a Hong Kong prison in Mahesh Bhatt's Gumrah, winning another Filmfare nomination. Laadla, released in 1994, saw Sridevi playing her first negative role for which she recieved another Filmfare nomination. For her performance in the drama Judaai (1997), she got her eighth Filmfare nomination after which she left the industry to marry filmmaker Boney Kapoor and raise her two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi. Following the release of Judaai, two films of Sridevi were released following severe delays; Kaun Sacha Kaun Jhootha saw her paired for the final time with Rishi Kapoor and Meri Biwi Kaa Jawab Nahin opposite Akshay Kumar. Sridevi is currently retired from acting.

After a six-year hiatus, Sridevi returned to the small screen, briefly, in the Sahara sitcom Malini Iyer (2004-2005). She also appeared on Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai for Karishma Kapoor (2004) and as a judge in the TV show Kaboom (2005). She performed a medley of some of her music at the 52nd Filmfare Awards 2007.


She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Asian Academy of Film and Television.

Personal life

Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor on June 2, 1996. Boney and his first wife Mona Shourie Kapoor had accommodated Sridevi in their home during Sridevi's stay in Mumbai. At that time Boney and Mona had been married for several years and had two children Arjun and Anshula. Mona Kapoor stayed in Boney Kapoor's parents home for 10 years after the divorce to give her children a sense of family. Boney Kapoor and Sridevi have two daughters: Jhanvi and Khushi. Through her husband she is related to the large Surinder Kapoor film clan (see List of Bollywood film clans). Actor Anil Kapoor, her co-star in a number films, is her brother-in-law.

Her father died while she was filming Lamhe, her mother while she was making Judaai. Although it is the Hindu custom that the son lights the funeral pyre, Sridevi lit the pyre for her mother's last rites.

Awards and honours

Filmfare Awards

Won

Nominated

Nandi Awards

Won

Honours

  • 1997 - "Kalasaraswathi" award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh [4]
  • 2003 - "Lachchu Maharaj Award"[5]
  • 2008 - FICCI "Living Legend in Entertainment" award [6]

Filmography

Hindi movies

  • Julie (1975 film) (1975) (child actor)
  • 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)
  • Masterji (1985)
  • Aakhree Raasta (1986)
  • Aag Aur Shola (1986)
  • Bhagwan Dada (1986)
  • Dharam Adhikari (1986)
  • Ghar Sansar (1986)
  • Nagina (1986)
  • Jaanbaaz (1986)(cameo)
  • Karma (1986)
  • Suhaagan (1986)
  • Sultanat (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)
  • Nigahein (1989)
  • 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) (Delayed Release)
  • Halla Bol- herself (Special appearance)

Malayalam

  • Kumara Sambhavam (1969)
  • Swapnangal (1970)
  • Poombatta (1971)
  • Theertha Yathra (1972)
  • Abhinandhanam (1976)
  • Aasirvadham (1976)
  • Kuttavum Sikshaiyum (1976)
  • Aadhyapaadam (1976)
  • Aa Nimisham (1977)
  • Amme Anupame (1977)
  • Angikaram (1977)
  • Anthardhanam (1977)
  • Nalumani Pookkal (1977)
  • Nirakudam (1977)
  • Oonjal (1977)
  • Sathyavan Savithri (1977)
  • Vezhambal (1977)
  • Avalude Ravukal (1978)
  • Amme Narayana (1984)
  • Devaragam (1996)

Tamil

  • Nam Naadu (1969)
  • Kumagthbhavam (1969)
  • Moondru Mudichu (1976) (First movie as heroine.)
  • Gayathri (1977)
  • Kavikkuyil (1977)
  • 16 Vayadhinile (1977) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.) (Source: Popular Tamil films)
  • Sayndhadamma Sayndhadu (1977)
  • Ayiram Jenmangal (1978)
  • Vanakkaththukkuriya Kaadhaliye (1978)
  • Ilaya Rani Rajalakshmi (1978)
  • Ganga Yamuna Kaveri (1978)
  • Ithu Eppadi Irukku (1978)
  • Manitharil Iththanai Nirangala (1978)
  • Mudisooda Mannan (1978)
  • Pilot Premnath (1978)
  • Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Taxi Driver (1978)
  • Priya (1978) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Radhaikketra Kannan (1978)
  • Rajavuukeththa Rani (1978)
  • Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
  • Arumbugal (1979)
  • Dharmayuddham (1979)
  • Kalyanaraman (1979) (Ran 140 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Pagalil Or Iravu (1979)
  • Kavariman (1979)
  • Neela Malargal (1979)
  • Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
  • Thaayillaamal Naanillai (1979)
  • Guru (1980)
  • Johnny
  • Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu (1980)
  • Viswaroopam (1980)
  • Sankarlal (1981)
  • Dheiyva Thirumanangal (1981)
  • Meendum Kokila (1981) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Raanuva Veeran (1981)
  • Moondram Pirai (1982) (Ran 329 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Deviyin Thirivilaiyadal (1982)
  • Thanikkattu Raja (1982)
  • Pokkiri Raja (1982) (Ran 148 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Vaazhve Maayam (1982) (Ran 200 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Adutha Vaarisu (1983)
  • Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
  • Idhu Eppadi Irukku
  • Saithadhamma Saindhadhu
  • Sathyavan Savithri
  • Avalukku Nihar Avale
  • Kanimutthu Papa
  • Pirarthanai
  • Naalumani Pookal
  • Oonjal
  • Santhippu (1983) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
  • Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
  • Tucker Raja
  • Meenakshiyin Thiruvilaiyaadal
  • Deva Raagam

Telugu

  • Badi Panthulu (1967)
  • Bangarakka (1977) (First Telugu movie as heroine.)
  • Padaharella Vayasu (1978)
  • Burripalem Bolludu (1979)
  • Kartheeka Deepam (1979)
  • Vetagadu (1979)
  • Mudulla Koduku (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)
  • Akali Rajyam (1981)
  • Balanagamma (1981)
  • Bhoga Bhagyalu (1981)
  • Gharana Gangulu (1981)
  • Gadasari Atta Sugasari Kodalu (1981)
  • Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
  • Premabhishekham (1981) (Ran for 1 year in Vijayawada)
  • 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 (1984)
  • 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(1995)
  • S.P.Parshuram (1996)

References

  1. ^ Brahmbhatt, Preetee. "This week in entertainment history". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  2. ^ Jha, Subhash K. (May 1, 2009). "Feroz persuaded me in Tamil: Sridevi". The Times of India. Retrieved 2009-06-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ http://123indianonline.com/movies/tamil/kandan-karunai-1967/
  4. ^ www.expressindia.com/news
  5. ^ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  6. ^ FICCI Frames 2008 to honor Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi
Awards
Filmfare Award
Preceded by Best Actress
for Chaalbaaz
1989 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Actress
for Lamhe
1991 		Succeeded by
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