Sridevi Biography, Movies , Family, Awards

Undoubtedly one of the most iconic and influential female stars of Indian cinema, best known for charm and grace, with that powerful screen presence, some years have titled her simply the "First Female Superstar" of Indian cinema, she left an indelible mark in both Bollywood as well as regional cinema; played record five decades across multiple languages through unmatched range and unforgettable performances in films. Now, let us see her brief biography, family, well-known movies, and a number of awards won by her at different points in time.

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Biography
Sridevi was born on 13 August 1963 in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu as Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan. She began acting when she was four years old. She first went to the silver screen as a child artist in the Tamil film Thunaivan (1969). And she gradually moved on to more considerable banner titles: not only in Tamil, but also Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and very late in Bollywood. She was at the epitome of versatility in genres for which she acted: drama, comedy, action, and romance.

Sridevi is a natural actress, whether it's a simple village girl or a comical character or a stronger-willed woman. She had the loveliest expressive eyes and immaculate comic timing with elegant dancing skills that made her a household name across India in no time. Taking time out in the industry after 1997 to spend time with family, Sridevi took on a grand return with English Vinglish in 2012, establishing herself even stronger as the legendary actress of all time.

Sadly, she died on February 24, 2018, in Dubai, creating an enormous vacuum in the Indian cinema world.

Parents
Sridevi was brought up in a Tamil family. Her father, Ayyapan Yanger, is a lawyer, and mother, Rajeswari Yanger is a homemaker. She has one sister Srilatha and two half-brothers from her father's previous marriage.

She married Boney Kapoor-the great Bollywood film producer in 1996. With him, she has two daughters whose names are Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. Her daughter, Janhvi Kapoor, is a darling like her mother and proceeded to tread the path of her mother as an actress from 2018 in Bollywood.

Despite such unparalleled glory, Sridevi was surprisingly a very doting mother and wife. Family was always on her topmost priority and thus after marriage, she quit acting for the good 15 years to be with her daughters. Her death in 2018 was a tremendous loss not only to her family but to fans across the globe.

Films

While her careers are remembered most for roles such as those above, it's more in line with the ones that reflect her incredible range of talents. Here are some films that present her work-regionally to Bollywood:

1. Moondram Pirai (1982) – Tamil version of a film by Balu Mahendra. Sridevi acts as an amnesiac, young beauty with such breathtaking performance that it is not to be missed. Much later, the movie was remade in Hindi as Sadma.

· Sadma (1983) – Still an iconic character which has won her so much appreciation. A woman with amnesia retrograde, played so majestically by Sridevi, and innocence and vulnerability are truly unforgettable.
3. Himmatwala (1983) - This was Sridevi's first massive success in mainstream Bollywood. Her dance numbers and the chemistry between hers, and Jeetendra made the film a blockbuster.
4. Nagina (1986)- A superhit, Nagina showcased Sridevi as a snake in the guise of a shape-shifting serpent. Main Teri Dushman was a cultural phenomenon when she danced.
5. Mr. India (1987) - Again, she acted with Anil Kapoor in this film, and here once again she showed wonderful comedy timings. Among her films one of her most popular roles is that of the spirited journalist Seema. The iconic song "Hawa Hawai" makes that movie stunningly beautiful, and she enriched the movie with her performance.
6. Chandni (1989) – Yash Chopra directed Chandni and used this film as a launching pad to establish Sridevi in the lists of India's biggest Bollywood actresses. Her grace and acting in this romantic film are impeccable and lingered in people's minds for years.
7. ChaalBaaz (1989)-Sridevi did double role in the movie. She acted the repressed character and the bold one too, finally emerging victorious in the movie. All this comes out to be great because of a comic dialogue and lively performances in her footsteps that receive appreciation from critics and accolades.
8. Lamhe (1991) - This is another Yash Chopra movie, Lamhe. It was its time. Sridevi had played double roles and delivered justice to both the roles as well. She won the Best Actress Filmfare Award for this.
9. Judaai (1997) - Again she was essaying a complex role, a wife who swaps her husband for money. All emotional shades of acting with depth showed her performance highly appreciated.
10. English Vinglish (2012)-She made a grand comeback to silver screen after a long break of 15 years with this heart warming film. Sridevi acted as Shashi, an ordinary homemaker who joins an English speaking course for respect in her family. Her subtle, emotive character helped her touch hearts and minds across the world

Awards

Sridevi was an actor who did many things very well and earned quite a few awards and recognitions for her performances during her lifetime. This makes her stand out like a shining star in the long gallery of most awarded actresses in Indian cinema. Major Awards Won :

1. Filmfare Awards :

Best Actress (Hindi) for ChaalBaaz 1990
Best Actress (Hindi) for Lamhe 1992
Filmfare Special Award for Nagina and Mr. India (1990)
Best Actress (Telugu) for Kshana Kshanam (1991)
• Best Actress (Tamil) for Meendum Kokila (1982)
2. National Film Award:
Best Actress posthumously for Mom (2017)
3. Padma Shri:
•Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award 2013, to Sridevi for her contributions in Indian cinema.
4. Nandi Award:
•Best Actress-Kshana Kshanam (1991)
5. State Awards:
•Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for Moondram Pirai (1982)
6. IIFA Awards:
•IIFA Best Actress Award for English Vinglish (2012)
7. Screen Awards:
•Best Actress for Mom (2017)END

While surely a legacy performer, Sridevi also transcends an acting performance. She broke many barriers and redefined the role of women in Bollywood. Being one of the first actresses demanding major remuneration and top billing in films, she paved way for the actresses who take bigger roles as well as more important roles in future films.

Her versatility and the ease to swing between heavy drama and light comedy made her a limelight icon across India. The songs, dances, and dialogues, enacted by her, remain carried in the hearts of her fans to this day. She was only one of her kind: her beauty, talent, and charm left an unerasable mark on Indian cinema.

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Conclusion

No one else can compete with what Sridevi has offered to the Indian film industry. A child artist, who blossomed into a superstar for several decades, dominated the Bollywood screens through powerful performances which have, to her credit, allowed the history of Indian cinema to be anything but a myth. Sridevi lives in the hearts of millions, though she may not be with us anymore, and her films along with memories will keep the spirit of this frail lady alive for all times to come; with her numerous accolades and a lasting legacy.