Actor
Sridevi
Origin
Meenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1967–2018
Sridevi Biography
Sridevi Basic Information
- Name: Sridevi
- Full Name: Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan
- Profession: Actress, Producer
- Industry: Indian Film Industry
- Nationality: Indian
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 13 August 1963
- Birthplace: Meenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Religion: Hinduism
Physical Details
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
- Father: Ayyapan Yanger
- Mother: Rajeswari Yanger
- Husband: Boney Kapoor
Daughters:
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Khushi Kapoor
Career highlight
| Year | Achievement / Film |
|---|---|
| 1967 | Started acting as a child artist in Tamil cinema |
| 1976 | First major lead role in Moondru Mudichu |
| 1977 | Starred in 16 Vayathinile, gaining widespread recognition |
| 1979 | Entered Hindi cinema with Solva Sawan |
| 1983 | Breakthrough Hindi success with Himmatwala |
| 1983 | Critically acclaimed performance in Sadma |
| 1986 | Became a major superstar with Nagina |
| 1987 | Iconic role in blockbuster Mr. India |
| 1989 | Huge success with Chandni |
| 1991 | Award-winning performance in Lamhe |
| 1992 | Starred in blockbuster Khuda Gawah |
| 1997 | Appeared in Judaai before taking a long break from films |
| 2012 | Made a successful comeback with English Vinglish |
| 2013 | Received the Padma Shri from the Government of India |
| 2017 | Won widespread praise for Mom |
| 2018 | Posthumously received the National Film Award for Best Actress for Mom |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name / Organization | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Kerala State Film Awards | Poombatta | Won |
| 1976 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Moondru Mudichu | Nominated |
| 1977 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | 16 Vayathinile | Nominated |
| 1977 | Filmfare Awards South | Special Award | Filmfare Awards South | 16 Vayathinile | Won |
| 1978 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Sigappu Rojakkal | Nominated |
| 1978 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Padaharella Vayasu | Nominated |
| 1979 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Karthika Deepam | Nominated |
| 1980 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Nominated |
| 1981 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Moondram Pirai | Won |
| 1981 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Premabhishekam | Nominated |
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Meendum Kokila | Won |
| 1983 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Moondram Pirai | Nominated |
| 1984 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Sadma | Nominated |
| 1986 | Filmfare Awards | Special Award | Filmfare Awards | Nagina | Won |
| 1987 | Filmfare Awards | Special Award | Filmfare Awards | Mr. India | Won |
| 1988 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Aakhari Poratam | Nominated |
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | ChaalBaaz | Won |
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Chandni | Nominated |
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Nominated |
| 1991 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Kshana Kshanam | Won |
| 1991 | Nandi Awards | Best Actress | Nandi Awards | Kshana Kshanam | Won |
| 1992 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Lamhe | Won |
| 1993 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Khuda Gawah | Nominated |
| 1994 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Gumrah | Nominated |
| 1995 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Laadla | Nominated |
| 1998 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Judaai | Nominated |
| 1998 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Screen Awards | Judaai | Nominated |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | English Vinglish | Nominated |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Screen Awards | English Vinglish | Nominated |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress (Jury’s Choice) | Zee Cine Awards | English Vinglish | Nominated |
| 2013 | Star Guild Awards | Best Actress | Star Guild Awards | English Vinglish | Nominated |
| 2013 | President Honor | Civilian Honour | Padma Shri | — | Won |
| 2013 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | IIFA Awards | English Vinglish | Nominated |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Drama Film | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | English Vinglish | Won |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress – Drama | Stardust Awards | English Vinglish | Won |
| 2013 | Hello Magazine Hall of Fame Awards | Outstanding Performance of the Year | Hello Hall of Fame Awards | English Vinglish | Won |
| 2013 | NDTV Indian of the Year | Entertainer of the Year | NDTV Indian of the Year | English Vinglish | Won |
| 2013 | IRDS Awards | Best Performance | IRDS Awards | English Vinglish | Won |
| 2013 | Jagran Film Festival | Best Actress | Jagran Film Festival | English Vinglish | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress (Jury’s Choice) | Zee Cine Awards | Mom | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress (Viewer’s Choice) | Zee Cine Awards | Mom | Nominated |
| 2018 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Screen Awards | Mom | Nominated |
| 2018 | GQ Awards India | Excellence in Acting | GQ Awards India | Mom | Won |
| 2018 | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Power Packed Performer of the Year | Lux Golden Rose Awards | Mom | Won |
| 2018 | Masala! Awards Dubai | Outstanding Performance | Masala! Awards Dubai | Mom | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Awards | Mom | Nominated |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Filmfare Awards | Mom | Nominated |
| 2018 | Bollywood Film Journalists Awards | Best Actress | BFJA Awards | Mom | Won |
| 2018 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | National Film Awards | Mom | Won |
| 2018 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | IIFA Awards | Mom | Won |
| 2018 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Honorary Award | IIFA Awards | — | Honoured |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Filmfare Awards | — | Honoured |
| 2025 | Filmfare Awards | Cine Icon Awards (1980s) | Filmfare Awards | — | Honoured |
About Sridevi
A legendary Indian actress regarded as India's first female superstar.
Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan.
Boney Kapoor.
Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
Mom as a lead actress.