Indian actress Sridevi (1963–2018) debuted as a child in the 1967 Tamil film Kandhan Karunai at the age of four, and began playing lead roles as a child in M. A. Thirumugam’s 1969 mythological Tamil film Thunaivan. Her first role as an on-screen adult came in 1976 at the age of 13, in the Tamil film Moondru Mudichu. She then starred in 16 Vayathinile (1977) which proved to be a major breakthrough for Sridevi. Following this, she appeared in the critically acclaimed thriller Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) and the satirical drama Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980), establishing herself as a leading female star in South Indian Cinema. Subsequently, she played a woman who suffers from Amnesia in the critically and commercially successful classic Moondram Pirai (1982). She also achieved success by starring as a female lead in the successful dramas Padaharella Vayasu (1978), Meendum Kokila (1981), Premabhishekam (1981), Vazhvey Maayam (1982) and Aakhari Poratam (1988).
In 1972, Sridevi debuted as a child artist in Hindi cinema with Rani Mera Naam, she also appeared in the film Julie (1975). Sridevi's first major role came with the drama film Solva Sawan (1979), and she emerged with wider recognition in the action film Himmatwala (1983). She established herself as a major star in top-grossing hits in Mawaali (1983), Justice Chaudhury (1983), Tohfa (1984), Maqsad (1984), Masterji (1985), Karma (1986), Janbaaz (1986) and Waqt Ki Awaz (1988). In 1986, she appeared in the snake fantasy Nagina which saw Sridevi play a shape-shifting woman. The film turned out to be the second highest-grossing film of the year.[1] Nagina is credited as being the film which established Sridevi's position as the biggest and highest-paid female star of the 1980s.[2] Sridevi followed this by playing a goofy crime journalist in the science fiction film Mr. India (1987), which emerged as a major critical and commercial success.[3] She subsequently reinforced her position as the top female star of the era with Yash Chopra's musical romance Chandni (1989), as a woman at the center of a love triangle, and the slapstick comedy ChaalBaaz (1989), in which she portrayed twins. She achieved further success in the Telugu films Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990) and Kshana Kshanam (1991). The former of which was the highest grossing Telugu film to that point.[4]
She appeared in another Yash Chopra directorial with the musical romance Lamhe (1991), in a dual role, she plays both mother and daughter. She appeared in a double role opposite Amitabh Bachchan in the epic drama Khuda Gawah (1992), which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.[5] Sridevi's big-budget 1993 release Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja was one of India's most expensive films ever made.[6] Though the film failed at the box office. She next starred in the 1993 thriller Gumrah as a singer falsely accused of drugs smuggling in Hong Kong. In 1994, Sridevi starred in Laadla playing the villainous business tycoon Sheetal Jaitley. The last major film Sridevi starred in before she took a break from the industry was the romantic drama Judaai, released in 1997, in which the actress played a greedy housewife going to extreme lengths for money. After a 6-year hiatus, Sridevi briefly returned to the small screen in the Sahara sitcom Malini Iyer (2004–2005). After an 15-year absence from film, Sridevi starred in English Vinglish (2012), a comedy-drama. In the film, she played Shashi Godbole, a housewife who enrolls in an English-speaking course after her husband and daughter's mocking of her English skills. With the high critical acclaim and massive commercial success of English Vinglish, Sridevi became the only actress in Bollywood to make a successful comeback as a leading lady after marriage and a long hiatus.[7] Sridevi was next seen in her home production titled Mom (2017), which marked her 300th film.[8] In the psychological thriller film, she played a mother who sets out to avenge the rape of her daughter. Her last on-screen appearance was in the film Zero (2018) in a cameo.[9] Throughout her career from 1967-2018 Sridevi has acted in a total of 269 films which is 93 Telugu films, 74 Tamil films, 73 Hindi films, 24 Malayalam films, 5 Kannada films and 1 Television serial In Hindi.
Telugu
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Maa Nana Nirdoshi | [10] | ||
| Agni Pareeksha | ||||
| Vidhi Vilasam | Jyoti | [11] | ||
| 1971 | Nenoo Manishine | |||
| Srimanthudu | ||||
| Kathiki Kankanam | ||||
| Athalu Kodallu | Young Vanisri | |||
| Pattindalla Bangaram[12] | Young Bharathi | |||
| Naa Tammudu | ||||
| 1972 | Badi Panthulu | |||
| Amma Maata | ||||
| Bala Bharatam | Dussala | |||
| Bharya Biddalu | ||||
| 1973 | Bhakta Tukaram | Kaasi | ||
| Marapurani Manishi | Young Ammulu | |||
| Mallamma Katha | ||||
| Meena[13] | Young Meena | |||
| 1975 | Yashoda Krishna | Krishna | ||
| Anuragalu | Jyoti | |||
| Devudulaanti Manishi | ||||
| 1976 | Ee Kalapu Pillalu | |||
| 1977 | Bangarakka | Bangarakka | ||
| 1978 | Padaharella Vayasu | Malli | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu | |
| 1979 | Bangaru Chellelu | Lakshmi | ||
| Burripalem Bullodu | Jyoti | |||
| Karthika Deepam | Radha | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu | ||
| Muddula Koduku | Radha | |||
| Vetagaadu | Roja | |||
| Samajaniki Saval | ||||
| 1980 | Adrushtavanthudu[14] | Saroja | ||
| Aatagadu | Vijaya | |||
| Chuttalunnaru Jagratha | Vanaja | |||
| Kaksha | Radha | |||
| Devudu Ichchina Koduku | Rajamma | |||
| Gharana Donga | Devi | |||
| Mama Allulla Saval | Lalita | |||
| Prema Kanuka | Sandhya | |||
| Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu | Mutyam | |||
| Sardar Papa Rayudu | Vijaya | |||
| Gaja Donga | Sujata | |||
| Mosagadu | Seetha and Geetha | |||
| Ram Robert Rahim | ||||
| 1981 | Puli Bidda | Mala | ||
| Bhoga Bhagyalu | Radha | |||
| Aakali Rajyam | Devi | |||
| Gharana Gangulu | ||||
| Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu | Susheela | |||
| Guru Sishyulu | Lata | |||
| Kondaveeti Simham | Devi | |||
| Premabhishekam | Devi | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu | ||
| Rani Kasula Rangamma | Rangamma | |||
| Illalu | Jyoti | |||
| Satyam Shivam | Parvati | |||
| Aggi Ravva | Vani | |||
| 1982 | Aadi Vishnulu | |||
| Trisulam | Lakshmi | |||
| Andagaadu | Hema | |||
| Anuraga Devata | Roopa Devi | |||
| Bangaaru Bhoomi | Padma | |||
| Bangaaru Koduku | ||||
| Bobbili Puli | Vijaya | |||
| Bala Nagamma | ||||
| Justice Chowdary | Rekha | |||
| Kalavari Samsaram | Sujatha | |||
| Krisharjunulu | Vasanti | |||
| Krishnavataram | Gauri | |||
| Bangaru Kanuka | Roopa | |||
| Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu | Indumathi | |||
| Prema Nakshatram | ||||
| Devata | Lalita | |||
| Shamsher Shankar | Sujatha | |||
| 1983 | Adavi Simhalu | Rekha | ||
| Kirayi Kotigadu | Gauri | |||
| Mundadugu | Bharati | |||
| Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju | Jyoti | |||
| Sri Ranga Neethulu | Vijaya | |||
| Oorantha Sankranthi | Satya | |||
| Muddula Mogudu | Durga | |||
| 1984 | Babulugaadi Debba | Radha | ||
| S.P. Bhayankar | Devi | |||
| Kanchu Kagada | Durga | |||
| Kode Trachu | Lalita | |||
| 1985 | Vajrayudham | Subhadra | ||
| Pachani Kapuram | Priya | |||
| 1986 | Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu | Radha | ||
| Jayam Manade | Kanaka Maha Lakshmi | |||
| Khaidi Rudraiah | Lata | |||
| 1987 | Makutamleni Maharaju | Saroja | ||
| Maa Voori Magadu | Rajani | |||
| 1988 | Maharajashri Mayagaadu | Divya | ||
| Aakhari Poratam | Pravallika | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari | Indraja / Rani | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu | |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Satya | Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu Nandi Award for Best Actress |
|
| 1994 | Govinda Govinda | Naveena | ||
| S. P. Parasuram | Rani |
Tamil
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Kandhan Karunai | Lord Murugan | [15] [16] | |
| 1969 | Thunaivan | Lord Murugan | [17] | |
| Nam Naadu | Raja | [17] | ||
| Kulavilakku | [18] | |||
| 1970 | Penn Deivam | |||
| En Annan | Child Thangam | [19] | ||
| 1971 | Babu | Young Ammu | [17] [20] | |
| Aathi Parasakthi | Lord Murugan | [21] | ||
| Sabatham | Lord Krishna | [22] | ||
| Yaanai Valartha Vanambadi Magan | ||||
| 1972 | Agathiyar | Lord Murugan | [23] | |
| Sange Muzhangu | Sivagami | [23] | ||
| Kanimuthu Paappa | [23] | |||
| Vasantha Maligai | Vijay's daughter | [24] | ||
| 1973 | Nanban | |||
| Malai Nattu Mangai | ||||
| Deiva Kuzhandhaigal | ||||
| Prarthanai | ||||
| Bharatha Viilas | ||||
| 1974 | Thirumangalyam | Shanthi | ||
| Thirudi | ||||
| Engal Kuladheivam | young valli | |||
| Avalukku Nikar Avale | young Meena | |||
| 1975 | Dasavatharam | Princess Seetha Devi | ||
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu | Selvi | Filmfare Special Award – South Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil | |
| 1977 | Gayathri | Gayathri | ||
| Kavikkuyil | Radha | |||
| 16 Vayathinile | Mayil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil | [25] | |
| Sayndhadamma Sayndhadu | Gauri | |||
| Unnai Suttrum Ulagam | Young Seetha | |||
| 1978 | Ilaya Rani Rajalakshmi | |||
| Ganga Yamuna Kaveri | ||||
| Taxi Driver | ||||
| Rajavuketha Rani | ||||
| Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | Shanti and Jenny | |||
| Idhu Eppadi Irukku | Menaka | [23] | ||
| Machanai Partheengala | ||||
| Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala | Santha | |||
| Mudisooda Mannan | Rupa | |||
| Pilot Premnath | Premnath's blind daughter | |||
| Sigappu Rojakkal | Sarada | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil | ||
| Priya | Priya | |||
| 1979 | Arumbugal | |||
| Dharma Yuddham | Chitra | |||
| Kalyanaraman | Shenbagam | |||
| Pagalil Oru Iravu | Bindhu | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil | ||
| Kavariman | ||||
| Neela Malargal | Meena | |||
| Naan Oru Kai Parkiren | ||||
| Pattakathi Bhairavan | Deepa | |||
| Sigappukkal Mookkuthi | Janaki | |||
| Lakshmi | Lakshmi | |||
| Thaayillamal Naan Illai | Bhuvana | |||
| 1980 | Guru | Sujatha | ||
| Johnny | Archana | |||
| Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Devi | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil | ||
| Vishwaroopam | Geetha | |||
| 1981 | Bala Nagamma | Bala | ||
| Deiva Thirumanangal | ||||
| Sankarlal | Hema | |||
| Meendum Kokila | Kokila | Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil | ||
| Ranuva Veeran | ||||
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Vanaja | ||
| Vazhvey Maayam | Devi | |||
| Moondram Pirai | Bhagyalaksmi / Vijaya / Viji | Tamil Nadu State Film award for Best Actress
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Tamil |
||
| Thanikattu Raja | Vani | |||
| Deviyin Thirivilaiyadal | ||||
| 1983 | Santhippu | Geetha | ||
| Adutha Varisu | Valli/ Radha | |||
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | Priya | ||
| 1992 | Magudam | Herself | Photo presence only | |
| 2015 | Puli | Queen Yavanarani |
Hindi
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Rani Mera Naam | Rani | Child artist | |
| 1975 | Julie | Irene | ||
| 1979 | Solva Sawan | Mehna | ||
| 1983 | Himmatwala | Rekha | ||
| Sadma | Nehalata Malhotra | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| Jaani Dost | Shaloo | |||
| Justice Chaudhury | Rekha | |||
| Mawaali | Julie | |||
| Kalakaar | Radha Khanna | |||
| 1984 | Jaag Utha Insan | Sandhya | ||
| Akalmand | Priya | |||
| Inquilaab | Asha Nath | |||
| Tohfa | Lalita | |||
| Maqsad | Bharati | |||
| Naya Kadam | Laxmi | |||
| 1985 | Sarfarosh | Vijaya | ||
| Balidaan | Uma | |||
| Masterji | Radha | |||
| 1986 | Nagina | Rajni | ||
| Ghar Sansar | Radha | |||
| Aag Aur Shola | Aarti | |||
| Sultanat | Shehzadi Yasmeen | |||
| Dharm Adhikari | Priya | |||
| Bhagwan Dada | Bijli | |||
| Aakhree Raasta | Vinita Bhatnagar | |||
| Janbaaz | Seema | |||
| Karma | Radha | |||
| Suhaagan | Janki | |||
| 1987 | Watan Ke Rakhwale | Radha R. Pratap | ||
| Jawab Hum Denge | Jyoti | |||
| Aulad | Devki | |||
| Nazrana | Tulsi | |||
| Majaal | Sadhana | |||
| Mr. India | Seema Sahni | |||
| Himmat Aur Mehanat | Jyoti | |||
| 1988 | Sone Pe Suhaaga | Meena | ||
| Sherni | Durga | |||
| Ram-Avtar | Sangeeta | |||
| Waqt Ki Awaz | Lata I. Prasad | |||
| 1989 | Nigahen: Nagina Part II | Neelam | ||
| Main Tera Dushman | Jugni | |||
| Guru | Uma/ Rama | |||
| Joshilaay | Phoolmati | |||
| Gair Kanooni | Laxmi | |||
| Chandni | Chandni Mathur | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| ChaalBaaz | Anju/Manju | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| 1990 | Pathar Ke Insan | Lata Rai | ||
| Naakabandi | Geeta/Seeta | |||
| 1991 | Farishtay | Rasbhari | ||
| Lamhe | Pooja/Pallavi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| Banjaran | Reshma/Devi | |||
| Garajna | ||||
| 1992 | Khuda Gawah | Benazir/Mehndi | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Heer Ranjha | Heer | |||
| Aasmaan Se Gira | Forest Goddess | |||
| 1993 | Gurudev | Sunita/Priya | ||
| Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Seema Soni | |||
| Gumrah | Roshni Chadha | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress | ||
| Chandra Mukhi | Chandramukhi | |||
| 1994 | Laadla | Sheetal Jaitley | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Chaand Kaa Tukdaa | Radha | |||
| 1996 | Army | Geeta | ||
| Mr. Bechara | Asha | |||
| 1997 | Judaai | Kajal Verma | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | Sapna Mathur | |||
| 2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | Durga | Delayed release | |
| 2008 | Halla Bol | Herself | Cameo appearance | |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | Shashi Godbole | Partially reshot in Tamil with the same title Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
|
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Herself | Special appearance in the song"Apna Bombay Talkies" | [26] |
| 2017 | Mom | Devki Sabarwal | Final film in a leading role National Film Award for Best Actress Zee Cine Critics Award for Best Actor - Female Nominated–Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress |
[27] |
| 2018 | Zero | Herself | Cameo appearance; Posthumous release |
Malayalam
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Kumara Sambhavam | Subramanian | [28] |
| 1970 | Swapnangal | Rajamma | [29] |
| Sabarimala Sree Dharmashastha | [30] | ||
| 1971 | Poompatta | Sarada | [31] |
| Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan | [30] | ||
| 1976 | Abhinandanam | Lalitha | |
| Kuttavum Sikshayum | [32] | ||
| Aalinganam | Bindu | ||
| Thulavarsham | Ammini | ||
| 1977 | Aasheervaadam | ||
| Aadhya Paadam | |||
| Aa Nimisham | |||
| Anthardaaham | Prameela | ||
| Akale Aakaasham | |||
| Amme Anupame | |||
| Nirakudam | Shanta | ||
| Oonjaal | Sumitra | ||
| Angeekaaram | Sathi and Viji | first double role | |
| Satyavan Savithri | Savithri | ||
| Vezhambal | |||
| 1978 | Naalumanippookkal | ||
| 1979 | Bhaaryaye Aavashyamundu | ||
| 1996 | Devaraagam | Lakshmi |
Kannada
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Bhakta Kumbara | Mukta Bai | Child artiste | [33] |
| 1975 | Hennu Samsarada Kannu | Susheela | Supporting actress | [33] |
| 1979 | Priya | Priya | Lead role | [33] |
Television
edit| Year | Series | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Malini Iyer | Malini Iyer | [34] |
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