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Sridevi
Deceased Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada
- FromMeenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age46–55
- Active1967 – 2018
- Updated
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 |
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About Sridevi
Who was Sridevi?
A legendary Indian actress regarded as India's first female superstar.
What was Sridevi's real name?
Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan.
Who was Sridevi's husband?
Boney Kapoor.
Who are Sridevi's daughters?
Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
Which was Sridevi's last film?
Mom as a lead actress.
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