Sridevi’s biography: ‘The Life of a Legend’ to launch in 2023; Boney Kapoor calls her a ‘force of nature’

Veteran actress Sridevi’s biography titled ‘The Life of a Legend’ is all set to be launched by the end of this year. The news about the upcoming book launch was made public by her husband and film producer Boney Kapoor through a post on social media platform.

Reportedly, ‘The Life of a Legend’ will be published by Westland Books and penned down by writer Dhiraj Kumar. The biography will give a detailed glimpse into the life of the iconic actress who ruled the silver screen in the 80s and 90s era. It will capture a 360-degree view of Sridevi’s life and present it in an endearing way in front of her fans. Speaking about the book, Boney Kapoor addressed Sridevi as a ‘force of nature.’




The producer said that Sridevi was a very private person but she enjoyed herself the most when she delivered her art on the screen for her loving fans. He added that Dhiraj Kumar, who is giving words to her autobiography, was family for the late actress. Dhiraj is a researcher, columnist, and writer. Boney Kapoor said that they are elated to share this experience with Dhiraj who is writing a book that pictures Sridevi’s magnanimous life.

Sridevi was unabashedly celebrated as the first female superstar of the Indian film industry. Her larger-than-life film career spanned for more than 50 years. In her journey, Sridevi inked a history that lives even after she bid adieu to the world on February 24, 2018. The talented actress started her acting career at a young age and soon emerged as the sassy diva of Bollywood.

Sridevi has several accolades to her name including the National Film Award. The veteran star has given some of the most enchanting performances of her career in movies like ‘English Vinglish,’ ‘Chandni,’ ‘Mr. India,’ ‘Lamhe,’ ‘Sadma,’ ‘Laadla’ and many more. She was a multilingual star who featured in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam films as well. The filmstar is loved for her cute expressions, unique voice, and realistic acting skills on the silver screen.

FAQ

Q1. Which film earned Sridevi a national award?
Ans. Sridevi was given the Dadasaheb Phalke award posthumously for her excellent acting in the 2017 release ‘Mom.’

Q2. Who are the daughters of Sridevi?
Ans. Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.