Sridevi in 1989

 

32 years of Chaalaaz: Sridevi's Best Actress win

Sridevi's exquisite comedic and dramatic turn in Chaalbaaz - back in 1989. Released 32 years ago today, our rich archive of images, features and reviews of the film are here.

 

 

Anju ya Manju? Sridevi's faultless double role and performance in Chaalbaaz (1989)

Released 32 years ago today, on December 8, 1989, Sridevi rounded up her decade in Bollywood with a bang; a box-office smash and an award-winning performance. 

32 years of Chaalbaaz: Sridevi and Sunny Deol's last film and blockbuster together

32 years of Chaalbaaz: Sridevi and Sunny Deol's last film and blockbuster together 

We've written and featured the film soooo many times - you all know the story. A slapstick comedy, an intense drama, Sridevi award-winning double-act... Read up! 

For many its an all-time fav film. 

TBT to 2000: Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

TBT to 2000: Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

More in the archives here.

 

Sridevi by Gautam Rajadhyaksha for Cine Blitz magazine in the 90s

Sridevi's shoot for Cine Blitz in the 90s. 

This exquisite portrait by the late great Gautam Rajadhyaksha. 

Sridevi's underrated performance in Chandni

Sridevi was just 26 when her most iconic title role and film was released, the breathtaking Chandni (1989).  

Lost in a haze of exquisite Bollywood fashion, memorable melodies and dazzling dances, Sridevi's stellar take on a complex love story was mostly unrewarded from all the governing award ceremonies. Yash Chopra famously went to the press to state she should have won more awards for the film - but the two settled for dizzying box-office success. 

Look at how simply dressed and yet how simply stunning Sridevi looks in the ageless movie.