Invitation to Dev Anad in Om Shanti Om

Farah Khan was keen on having Dev Anand in the Deewangi song, however, the actor declined the offer as he never does special appearances. Dev Anand explained that till date, he has always played lead roles and he did not wish to break his tradition by doing something like this.

He therefore politely declined the offer, gave regards to Shah Rukh Khan and gave his best wishes to SRK and Farah for their film. Sridevi is another actress who refused to be a part of the song because she wanted to appear in the song with husband Boney Kapoor. But since the song had actors and actresses only and not their spouses or film producers and directors, she could not be accommodated.

Sridevi and Kamal Hasan in Bollywood

In 1983, Sridevi starred opposite Kamal Hasan in the critically acclaimed drama Sadma, which is often cited by critics as the most definitive child-woman performance of Sridevi's career.

The film earned Sridevi her first Filmfare nomination for Best Actress.

Sridevi and Jeetendra

The film made Jeetendra and Sridevi a popular pair with the audiences and the duo went on to star in several hits like

Tohfa

Himmatwala

Mawaali

Justice Chaudhry

Sridevi's First Success

Her second movie, Himmatwala, went on to be a big success and established her status in Bollywood.

The film also earned her the famous nickname Thunder Thighs.

Sridevi's Bollywood Debut

In 1978, Sridevi starred in her first Hindi film, Solva Saawan which failed at the box office.

Sridevi + Rajnikanth

Sridevi + Rajnikanth, acted in movies such as

Dharmayuddham

Priya

Pokkiri Raja

Thanikattu Raja

Adutha Varisu

Nan Adimai Illai, etc.

Sridevi with Kamal Haasan

Sridevi had a succession of hits with both these Tamil superstars. With Kamal Haasan, she acted in movies such as

Guru

Sankarla

Sigappu Rojakkal

Thaayillamal Naanilla

Meendum Kokila

Vaazhve Maayam

Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu

Neela Malargal

Moondram Pira

16 Vayathinile

Sridevi's Tamil Debut

In 1976, she got her first big break as a heroine in K. Balachander's Moondru Mudichu, where she starred opposite Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth.

In many ways, this movie was a landmark in Tamil filmdom. It was also one of Rajnikanth's first major movies.

Malayalam movies of Sridevi

Some examples of her notable Malayalam movies are:

· Aadhyapaadam

· Aalinganam

· Kuttavum Sikshaiyum

· Aa Nimisham

Sridevi's stepping stone-Tamil

Sridevi started her career as a child artist in the Tamil movie Kandhan Karunai playing the role of Lord Muruga (1967) and acted in many Tamil and Telugu movies.

During her early adult career, she acted in a number of Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies.

Sridevi's family before mariage

Her mother tongue is Tamil.

Her father Ayyapan, was a lawyer, and her mother's name was Rajeswari.

Sridevi has a sister, Srilatha and two step brothers Satish and Anand from her father's previous marriage

Sridevi's family before mariage

Her mother tongue is Tamil.

Her father Ayyapan, was a lawyer, and her mother's name was Rajeswari.

Sridevi has a sister, Srilatha and two step brothers Satish and Anand from her father's previous marriage

Sridevi's Career Destiny

Sridevi started acting at the age of four, and made her debut as an adult in the late 70s.

She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses of her time.

Although she left the industry in 1997, she is regarded by the industry members as one of the most talented and prominent actresses of India.

Sridevi

Born Shree Amma Yanger
Known as Sridevi
August 13, 1963 (1963-08-13)
Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India

Occupation
Film actress

Years active
1967 - 1997

Spouse(s)
Boney Kapoor (1996 - present)