Having co-moderated the largest Sridevi fan page on Facebook (here) with Salman N Ahemd, we had noticed that the actress truly has an international appeal that's second to none. 
With the Indian diaspora being as large as it is, it's no wonder that FB traces the lineage of her fanatics across continents, as their devout fandom is expressed via poetry, odes, images, online bouquets and other expressions of their deep-rooted love for Sridevi/Indian cinema.
When the international faces crop up, espousing their love in various languages and clumsy English (not that we're one to judge - especially not after English Vinglish!) to Sridevi, we spend a huge portion of our time letting them know that Sriji is not on Facebook, that its a page run by fans for fans.
We asked the thousands, 'Where are you from?' And they told us - out loud!
Here are just some of the results, a peek at Sridevi's cross border, language-barrier rupturing, caste, colour nor creed defining, fans.
Sridevi resident of India, but reigning heartthrob of the world.
With the Indian diaspora being as large as it is, it's no wonder that FB traces the lineage of her fanatics across continents, as their devout fandom is expressed via poetry, odes, images, online bouquets and other expressions of their deep-rooted love for Sridevi/Indian cinema.
When the international faces crop up, espousing their love in various languages and clumsy English (not that we're one to judge - especially not after English Vinglish!) to Sridevi, we spend a huge portion of our time letting them know that Sriji is not on Facebook, that its a page run by fans for fans.
We asked the thousands, 'Where are you from?' And they told us - out loud!
Here are just some of the results, a peek at Sridevi's cross border, language-barrier rupturing, caste, colour nor creed defining, fans.
Sridevi resident of India, but reigning heartthrob of the world.
- Tracy Kr Im Arpita Paul, from the city of joy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. I have been a die-hard fan of Sridevi ji since I ws 5
- AJ Bikram Nepal/Canada. All my friends of the South Asian diaspora plus several African, Russian and Middle Eastern friends adore Sridevi.
- Priyanke Liyanage Im frm Srilanka. Nd still ppl remind her in Srilanka. Here movie stars call her a legend..!
- Josh Caberi Laqila Suva, Fiji... all i could say... Sri D you are my favorite actress of all time...from Julie to the latest English Vinglish you rock yaar !!!mind blowing !!!!
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