Sridevi Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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

Date of Birth: 13 August 1963

Birthplace: Meenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India

Age (at the time of death): 54 Years

Zodiac sign: Leo

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India

Religion: Hinduism

Caste: OBC (Naidu community, Nadars)

Age: 54 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Not Known

College: N/A

Educational Qualification: N/A

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

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

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Affairs/Boyfriends: Mithun Chakraborty (Actor) Boney Kapoor (Producer)

Husband/Spouse: Mithun Chakraborty (1985–1988) 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

Husband: Boney Kapoor

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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)

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

MONEY FACTOR

Salary (approx.): Rs. 5 Crore/film

Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 247 Crore (at the time of her death)

OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Death: 24 February 2018

Place of Death: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE

Death Cause: Drowning in a Bathtub following loss of consciousness

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)

Address: Sea Springs, Bungalow No. 2 Green Acres, 7 Bungalows, Andheri West, Lokhandwala Complex Mumbai

Hobbies: Doing Yoga, Painting, Dancing

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

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Sridevi, often hailed as the first-ever female superstar of Bollywood, was born in Meenampatti, a quaint village in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, to a Tamil father, Ayyapan, and a Telugu mother, Rajeswari. Her journey in the film industry began at a remarkably young age; she made her acting debut at just six years old in the Tamil film “Thunaivan.” Her childhood talent quickly garnered recognition, culminating in a Kerala State Award for Best Child Artist in 1971 for her role in the Malayalam film “Poompatta.” It was in the Tamil film “Babu” that her performance truly caught the public’s eye, as she portrayed the adopted daughter of the legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan.

Transitioning from a child artist to a leading lady, Sridevi’s first adult role came in the acclaimed film “Moondru Mudichu” in 1976, where she found herself in a complex love triangle involving two of Tamil cinema’s greatest icons, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. Her portrayal of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in the 1977 film “16 Vayathinile” received widespread acclaim, further solidifying her status as a talented actress. Collaborating once more with Kamal Haasan in K. Balachander’s “Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu” in 1980, Sridevi delivered a performance that remains one of her most celebrated works. Her stardom surged to new heights with “Moondram Pirai” in 1982, where she played a poignant role of a young woman grappling with amnesia, a performance that echoed through the industry when the film was remade in Hindi as “Sadma.”

While Sridevi’s Bollywood debut came with “Solva Saavan,” it was only after the success of “Sadma” that she ventured more deeply into Hindi cinema. The transformative 1983 film “Himmatwala” not only became a blockbuster but also earned her the memorable nickname ‘Thunder Thighs.’ By the late ’80s, she had become a household name, especially following her role in Yash Chopra’s “Chandni,” which showcased her authentic voice for the first time in a Hindi film. During the period from 1985 to 1992, Sridevi held the title of the highest-paid actress in Bollywood, captivating audiences with her remarkable performances across multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Despite not being a professionally trained dancer, her innate grace and captivating screen presence made her one of the finest dancers in the industry.

Sridevi’s illustrious career was marked by significant milestones, including her unique ability to portray double roles, which led to her being dubbed the Queen of Double Roles, having undertaken the challenge in seven films. She maintained a close-knit relationship with her husband, Boney Kapoor, who noted her deep religious beliefs and traditions, including her annual barefoot pilgrimage to the Tirupati Balaji Temple. Her life took a tragic turn on February 24, 2018, when she unexpectedly passed away in Dubai while attending a family wedding, with forensic reports later confirming her death was due to accidental drowning. Her cremation in Mumbai was a grand affair, attended by fans and fellow artists alike, who mourned the loss of a talented star whose contributions to cinema created a monumental legacy. Her essence continues to resonate, as demonstrated by her wax figurine unveiled at Madame Tussauds Singapore in 2019, a testament to the indelible mark she left on the entertainment industry.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.