Sridevi Age, Death Cause, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
Sridevi Age, Death Cause, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
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Husband: Boney Kapoor
Age: 54 Years
Death Cause: Accidental Drowning
| Bio | |
| Real Name | Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan |
| Nickname(s) | Sridevi, Hawa-Hawai, Chandni, Joker (fondly called by her family members) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Food Habit | She preferred vegetarian food |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet inches- 5' 6" |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 56 Kg in pounds- 123 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-28-34 |
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 13 August 1963 |
| Birthplace | Meenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Death | 24 February 2018 |
| Place of Death | Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE |
| Age (at the time of death) | 54 Years |
| Death Cause | Drowning in a Bathtub following loss of consciousness |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | Not Known |
| College | N/A |
| Educational Qualification | N/A |
| Debut | Tamil Film: Thunaivan (1967, as a child artist)  Malayalam Film: Kumara Sambhavam (1969)  Kannada Film: Bhakta Kumbara (1974)  Telugu Film: Maa Nanna Nirdoshi (1970)  Hindi Film: Julie (1975, as a child actor)  Solva Sawan (1978, in lead role)  TV: Malini Iyer (2004)  |
| Last Film(s) | Kannada Film: Priya (1979)  Telugu Film: S. P. Parasuram (1994)  Malayalam Film: Devaraagam (1996)  Tamil Film: Puli (2015)  Hindi Film: Mom (2017)  |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | OBC (Naidu community, Nadars) |
| Address | Sea Springs, Bungalow No. 2 Green Acres, 7 Bungalows, Andheri West, Lokhandwala Complex Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Doing Yoga, Painting, Dancing |
| Awards/Honours | 1977: Filmfare Special Award - South for 16 Vayathinile 1982: Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) for Meendum Kokila 1990: Filmfare Best Actress Award for ChaalBaaz 1991: Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) for Kshana Kshanam 1992: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Lamhe 2013: Filmfare Special Award for Nagina and Mr India 2013: Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India  2018: Won National Award for Best Actress for 'Mom' for the year 2017 |
| Controversies | ⢠Sridevi was criticized for hiding her marriage with Mithun Chakraborty. However, when Fan magazine published their marriage certificate, it attracted a controversy. ⢠Her marriage with Boney Kapoor attracted a controversy as Boney was already married Mona Shourie Kapoor , and media gave him the sobriquet of a home-wrecker. |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Mithun Chakraborty (Actor) Boney Kapoor (Producer) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Mithun Chakraborty (1985â1988)  Boney Kapoor (1996-present)  |
| Children | Son- Arjun Kapoor (step)  Daughters- Jhanvi Kapoor , Khushi Kapoor , Anshula Kapoor (Step)  |
| Parents | Father- Late Ayyapan Yanger (Lawyer) Mother- Late Rajeswari Yanger  |
| Siblings | Sister- Late Latha (photo in the parents' section; above) Brothers- Anand, Satish (both are Step) |
| Brothers-in-law | Anil Kapoor ,  Sanjay Kapoor  |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food(s) | Rice Rasam, Vanilla Ice cream |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Shah Rukh Khan , Sylvester Stallone |
| Favourite Actress | Meryl Streep |
| Favourite Destination | USA |
| Favourite Colour | White |
| Favourite Fruit | Strawberry |
| Favourite Attire | Kanjeevaram Sarees |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs. 5 Crore/film |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 247 Crore (at the time of her death) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sridevi
Did Sridevi smoke?:Â No
Did Sridevi drink alcohol?: Yes
Sridevi is considered as the first-ever female superstar of Bollywood.
She was born to Tamil father Ayyapan and Telugu mother Rajeswari in Meenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India.
Srideviâs Childhood Photo
At the age of six, she made her debut in a Tamil film, Thunaivan (1969). In the film, she played the role of young Lord Muruga.
In 1971, she won a Kerala state award for best child artist for her performance in âPoompatta,â a Malayalam-language film.
Srideviâs Film Poompatta
Sridevi in Poompatta
Srideviâs first noticeable performance was in the Tamil film Babu (1971) in which she played the role of the adopted daughter of Sivaji Ganesan.
Her first leading role as an adult was in Moondru Mudichu (1976), in which she was caught in a love triangle between Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth .
Sridevi In Moondru Mudichu
Srideviâs portrayal of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in the 1977 Tamil film, 16 Vayathinile was highly praised, both by the critics and the people.
Sridevi With Kamal Haasan in 16 Vayathinile
K. Balachanderâs Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu (1980), another Sridevi and Kamal Haasan starrer film, went on to become one of her most critically acclaimed films.
Sridevi in Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu
Srideviâs stardom took new heights with a Tamil Film, Moondram Pirai (1982). In the film, she played the role of a young woman who, after being struck with amnesia, mentally regresses to the age of a child girl. The film was also remade in Hindi the very next year with the title âSadma.â
Though her Bollywood debut was Solva Saavan, it was only after Sadmaâs release that she started doing more Hindi films.
The 1983 film Himmatwala, was a blockbuster, which earned her the famous sobriquet âThunder Thighs.â
Her role in Yash Chopra âs Chandni (1989), earned her a household name, and the film went on to win the National Award for the Best Popular Film that year. It was also the first Hindi film of Sridevi that she actually got her original voice.
From 1985 to 1992, she was the highest-paid actress in Bollywood.
Rekha dubbed for her in Aakhree Raasta.
While shooting for Lamhe in London, she got the news of her fatherâs demise. She took a break of 16 days and returned to work after performing the rituals of his father.
In 1993, she starred in the film Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, which was one of Indiaâs most expensive films ever made. Though the film failed at the box office, Srideviâs performance earned her critical acclaims.
Sridevi in Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Hrithik Roshan âs first ever acting shot was with Sridevi for âBhagwaan Dadaâ (1986).
Hritik Roshan With Sridevi in Bhagwaan Dadaâ (1986)
She was part of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Kannada films for more than 4 decades.
She was not a professionally trained dancer but is considered as one of the finest dancers.Â
She shared great chemistry with actor Jeetendra , as they have done 16 films together out of which 11 were hits.
Sridevi With Jeetendra
Steven Spielberg offered her a role in âJurassic Parkâ,  but she refused because it was not a lead role.
Sridevi With Steven Spielberg
She was the first choice for lead roles in âBaazigarâ and âBetaâ, but due to some reasons, it couldnât happen.
Sridevi used to address Boney Kapoor as âPapa.â
Though, she received Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her double-role in âChaalbaazâ, but during the filming of the famous rain song âNa Jaane Kaha Se Aayi Haiâ she was suffering from a fever of 103 degrees.
When she landed up in Bollywood, she couldnât speak Hindi and her dialogues were dubbed by other artists.
Sridevi is also considered as the Queen of Double Roles; as she has done the maximum number of double roles for a Bollywood heroineâ 7 of them.
Her mother, Rajeshwari, had also done a special un-credited cameo in S.S. Vasanâs Telugu hit Shanti Niwaasam. The film was later remade as Gharana in Hindi.
Initially, Balu Mahendruâs first choice for the Hindi Remake of Moondram Pirai as Sadma was Dimple Kapadia . However, when Dimple turned it down for her high profile comeback project, Saagar, it went to Sridevi.
Although Julie is widely regarded as Srideviâs Hindi debut, it was the Ashok Kumar starred Raani Mera Naam (1972), where she made her first kiddie appearance.Â
In the mid-1980s, Ramesh Sippy announced a project with Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan . Laxmikant Pyarelal composed a special songâ Jumma Chumma De De â for the film launch. However, the film got shelved. Later, the song was used in Romesh Sharmaâs Hum.
Sridevi & Amitabh Bachchan were the two superstars of the 80s. However, they were rarely seen together; they worked together in just three films- Inquilaab, Akhiri Rasta & Khuda Gawaah.
She was offered Rangeela, Baaghbaan, Baazigar & Mohabbatein in the 1st place but refused the roles.
Reportedly, she often went under the knife and had done her nose job, lips job, etc.
Sridevi Plastic Surgery
Srideviâs large eyes were so attractive that it was hard for anyone to take their eyes off.Â
In 2012, after a 15-years of hiatus, Sridevi made a comeback with English Vinglish. She received critical acclaims for her performance in the film, both in India and worldwide. The film also went on to become Indiaâs official entry to the Academy Awards for that year.Â
On 24 February 2018, while attending her husbandâs nephew Mohit Marwah âs wedding function in Dubai, she bid adieu to this living planet. According to forensic reports, she died of âaccidental drowning.â Earlier, her death cause was quoted to be a cardiac arrest.
On 28 February 2018, was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai. She was wrapped in the Tricolour and clad in a red Kanjeevaram sari as she started her final journey from Celebration Sports Club in Lokhandwala to the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery. Her mortal remains were taken in a hearse, draped with white flowers, with her portrait in the front.
According to Boney Kapoor, Srideviâs death was accidental, not natural. In the interview, he revealed that Sridevi had some medical issues. He mentioned that she used to starve herself to look good on screen and was diagnosed with low BP. He added that she used to have salt-free meals even at restaurants. Boney further claimed that Sridevi had fainted many times, and this was once brought to his knowledge by actor Nagarjuna. In the interview, check sources Outlook Boney Kapoor said,
She wanted to make sure sheâs in good shape, so that on-screen, she looks good. From the time she was married to me, she had blackouts on a couple of occasions, and the doctor kept on saying she had a low BP issue. It was unfortunate. Later, when she passed away. Nagarjuna had come home to offer his condolences, and he told me that during one of her movies, she was again on a crash diet, and thatâs how she fell in the bathroom and broke her teeth.â
Anand L. Rai âs film Zero (starring Shah Rukh Khan) would be her last film. She would appear in a cameo playing herself in the film.
Her fans consider her demise as a gigantic vacuum in the Bollywood. However, the versatility of Srideviâs performances would always give her fans a reason to cherish her noble life. Watch a compilation of her famous roles here:Â
In September 2019, she was honoured with a wax figurine at Madame Tussauds Singapore, which was unveiled by her daughters Janhvi and Khushi and filmmaker husband Boney Kapoor .
Janhvi, Khushi, and Boney Kapoor with a wax figurine of Sridevi at Madame Tussauds Singapore
Some sources once claimed that Janhvi Kapoor was born out of wedlock. check sources India Today Boney Kapoor, however, later refuted these claims in an interview and said,
My second marriage, my marriage with Sri (took place in Shirdi). We got married on June 2. We exchanged vows, we spent a night there and it was only in January when her pregnancy was seen that we had no choice, but to marry publicly. It took place in Shirdi, on June 2. (But), in public, we were married only in January (1997). That is why some scribes still write she (Janhvi) was born before marriage, something like that.â
Bonney Kapoor, in an interview, described Sridevi as deeply religious. In the interview, he disclosed that on every birthday, Sridevi made it a tradition to walk to the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Mumbai. Boney also shared that she would walk barefoot from Juhu to Siddhi Vinayak whenever he got into trouble. check sources India Today
In October 2024, a chowk was named after her in Lokhandwala, Mumbai. Her daughter and husband inaugurated it.
A photo of the Sridevi Chowk in Lokhandwala
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