Sridevi's death anniversary: Boney, Anil Kapoor hold 'puja' at her Chennai home
The Kapoor family reached Chennai from Mumbai for the 'puja'.
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Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor, on Thursday, held a pujaat his late actress-wife Sridevi's Chennai home on her first death anniversary. The family, including his daughters Janhvi and Khushi, and brother Anil Kapoor along with wife Sunita, reached Chennai for the ceremony. According to the Hindu calendar, February 14 is reportedly the 'tithi' of the actress's death. Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor at the puja. Pictures from the puja started doing the rounds on social media. South Indian actor Ajith and wife Shalini also paid tribute to the actress.
The 'Chandni' actress passed away on February 24 last year. The sudden news of her demise had left, both, her family and fans in shock. She passed away after drowning in the bathtub of her hotel in Dubai, where she was staying with her husband after attending a family wedding.
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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..
