Janhvi shares rare picture with mum Sridevi on her 2nd death anniversary, says she misses her every day

The picture shows young Janhvi hugging Sridevi on a sofa.

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Janhvi Kapoor (R) took to Instagram to remember her late mother - Sridevi (L).
MUMBAI: Actor Janhvi Kapoor on Monday remembered her late mother, Bollywood star Sridevi, on her second death anniversary. The "Dhadak" actor posted a black-and-white photo from her childhood where she is seen hugging her mother on a sofa.

"Miss you every day," Janhvi captioned the photo.

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Miss you everyday

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Sridevi passed away, aged 54, due to accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel on February 24, 2018. Her sudden death left family, friends and thousands of fans in a state of shock.

In an impressive career, spanning five decades, Sridevi dominated the commercial space in cinema in the '80s and '90s.

She made her Hindi film debut as a child artiste in 1975 hit "Julie" and continued ruling the South Indian film industry where she established herself as a leading heroine with films such as "16 Vayathinile", "Sigappu Rojakkal", "Meendum Kokila" and "Moondram Pirai".

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My angel đź’•

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In Bollywood, she started her journey as a lead actor in 1978's "Solva Sawan" and followed it up with a number of commercial hits such as "Himmatwala", "Mawaali", "Tohfa", "Mr India", "Chandni", "Lamhe", "Nagina" and "Khuda Gawah" among several others.

Her last film was 2018's "Mom", which won her a National Award posthumously.

The actor was married to producer Boney Kapoor and shared two daughters -- Janhvi and Khushi.

Janhvi, who made her debut with "Dhadak", was most recently seen in "Ghost Stories". She will next star in "Dostana 2", "Roohi Afzana", "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl" and "Takht".
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Veteran Bollywood actress and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi passed away at the age of 54, after suffering a cardiac arrest in Dubai. In the four decades spanning across the Tamil and Hindi film industry, she has left an indelible mark.
Veteran Bollywood actress and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi passed away at the age of 54, after suffering a cardiac arrest in Dubai. In the four decades spanning across the Tamil and Hindi film industry..
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Sridevi started her career as a child artist in M.A. Thirumugham’s devotional 'Thunaivan' at the age of four. She continued to act as a child artist in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She made her Bollywood debut as a child artist in the hit 'Julie' (1975) and played her first adult role at the age of 13 in the Tamil film 'Moondru Mudichu'.
Sridevi started her career as a child artist in M.A. Thirumugham’s devotional 'Thunaivan' at the age of four. She continued to act as a child artist in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She..
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Sridevi made her Bollywood debut in 1978 with 'Solva Sawan'. But it was only after five years with Jeetendra-starrer 'Himmatwala' that she gained commercial success. Her beguiling eyes, scintillating screen presence and acting prowess soon made her one of the most sought-after artistes in the Hindi film industry.

While films like 'Mawaali' (1983), 'Tohfa' (1984), 'Mr India' (1987) and 'Chandni' (1989) kept her at the top in the box-office game, her outings like 'Sadma' (1983), 'ChaalBaaz' (1989), 'Lamhe' (1991), and 'Gumrah' (1993) earned her critical acclaim.
Sridevi made her Bollywood debut in 1978 with 'Solva Sawan'. But it was only after five years with Jeetendra-starrer 'Himmatwala' that she gained commercial success. Her beguiling eyes, scintillating..
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Sridevi’s confidence and self-assurance shone in these male-centric films. She was often cast as the voice of conscience and the empathetic foil to the angst-bitten hero, and she admirably held her own. From Kamal Haasan to Rajinikanth to Anil Kapoor, the actress managed to shine bright with her stellar performances.

In pic: Sridevi receiving her Padma Shri award.
Sridevi’s confidence and self-assurance shone in these male-centric films. She was often cast as the voice of conscience and the empathetic foil to the angst-bitten hero, and she admirably held her o..
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Sridevi appeared in some of Hindi cinema’s most well-regarded films. In Shekhar Kapur’s 'Mr India', she turned out a superlative performance as a reporter who falls in love with a vigilante who has the power to turn himself invisible. The role encompassed Sridevi’s flair for drama, comedy (she imitates Charlie Chaplin in a sequence), dance and sensuality. The Hindi movie trade called it “Miss India.”
Sridevi appeared in some of Hindi cinema’s most well-regarded films. In Shekhar Kapur’s 'Mr India', she turned out a superlative performance as a reporter who falls in love with a vigilante who has t..
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In 1996, Sridevi married Boney Kapoor, a film producer who is also the elder brother of actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor. They have two daughters, Jahnvi and Khushi. Jahnvi is set to make her debut soon with a film titled 'Dhadak' opposite Ishaan Khatter. The film is a romantic drama film directed by Shashank Khaitan and is produced by Dharma Productions and Zee Studios.
In 1996, Sridevi married Boney Kapoor, a film producer who is also the elder brother of actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor. They have two daughters, Jahnvi and Khushi. Jahnvi is set to make her deb..
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In 2012, she made a grand comeback to the silver screen in 'English Vinglish' as a shy housewife who joins English speaking classes during a visit to New York. The character of Shashi Godbole was said to correspond to Sridevi’s reserved personality in real life. She also appeared in a forgettable role in the Tamil film 'Puli' in 2015, but returned with a bang in Ravi Udyawar’s 'Mom' in 2017. She was also slated to plays herself in Aanand L Rai’s upcoming movie 'Zero', starring Shah Rukh Khan.

In pic: Sridevi with her husband Boney Kapoor
In 2012, she made a grand comeback to the silver screen in 'English Vinglish' as a shy housewife who joins English speaking classes during a visit to New York. The character of Shashi Godbole was sai..
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