Sridevi in white

Sridevi on the sets of a shoot, Khuda Gawah, Mr India and Farishtay. 

Sridevi on the sets of Gair Kanooni: The 80s perm and the Zebra dress: 80s MUA

Sridevi on the sets of Gair Kanooni 

Oh the perm wig and 80s heavy gloss makeup.. was for a comedic song in Gair Kanooni. Not sure about the zebra print 80s prom disco dress but Sridevi rocked it out!

 

Sridevi: 90s Perm: Photographs by Rakesh Shreshta

Sridevi. 

The perm, the wardrobe... ok this was post 80s gaudiness and pre Bollywood polished perfection... somewhere in the middle of kitsch and class. 

Sridevi, so pretty, no matter what she wore. Photographs by Bollywood celebrity photographer Rakesh Shreshta. 

TBT: Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi in South Africa: Superstars on Stage

Above: ? Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Sridevi, Neelam and Anupam Kher.

TBT: Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi in South Africa

It was 'show' time yet again for Amitabh last month. But this time it was no ordinary show he was dong. For the venue was the magical (and mysterious) South Africa where the big B would be performing. After crossing a lot of red tape and bureaucratic hurdles, A.B. finally realised his dream of dancing to the calypso beat after fifteen years of waiting. Now after performing in the magical country, I wonder where he'll perform next. For once, he performs in Japan I think, I'll have just the right tile for him. How's "Showgun" (show-gun?) for instance?

-- Feature in ? magazine in the early 1990s. 

Rare Pic: Juhi Chawla, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi on stage. Rare pic of Anil Kapoor and Shahrukh Khan on set

Sridevi on working with Amitabh Bachchan

Q: Prior to working with Amitabh, did you see his films?
Sridevi: One film I remember very distinctly is Don. I saw it because we intended to remake it for a South Indian version. I liked it very much, the music was great and Amitji was so good. Another film that I loved was the one where he and Jayaji played singers - yes, Abhimaan. Amitji is always so casual and sensitive on screen. I was always a fan of his. Of course later on, I saw a lot of his films. 

Q: In both your Amitabh starrers - Inquilaab and Aakhri Raasta - your roles were negligible. Did you sign the films only to star opposite him?
Sridevi: My role in Inquilaab was very small; and I had nothing much to do. But I was the only heroine, so I did't mind. After all, it was a good break for me. I did Aahkri Raasta, only because I had already signed Poornachandra Rao's other film, which was never made. I did the film because of my good relations with him. In Aakhri Raasta I had a small role, and there was also Jaya Prada and it would have made no difference if I was in it or not.

Today I would never accept such an offer, even if its with Amitji. It's not that I have become too big to be in his films. I wouldn't even mind a small role, so long as I'm the only heroine.

Q: Were you comfortable working with Amitabh or were you in awe of him?
Sridevi: When I first started shooting with him, I used to keep my distance. Just give my shot and keep away, but Amitji made me feel very comfortable. I was touched because he didn't behave like a superstar with me, or have any nakhras. He was very simple and very normal. He said he had seen Sadma and praised my acting a lot.

Q: After working with a wooden actor like ****, is it a challenge to work with an actor of Amitab's caliber?
Sridevi: Please, I would not like to comment, because I liked working with both of them. How can I say anything like this? But everybody knows the difference when acting and talent are concerned. What can I say? It is a challenge working with Amitji, because he is a great actor. But unusually in both my films with him, I had nothing much to do. 

Q: Having worked with both the superstars, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna, could you point out the difference in their temperaments?
Sridevi: I was comfortable with both of them as far as working is concerned. But I cannot discuss them on a personal level as I am not close enough to either of them to know that. 

But there is a difference in the way they work in doing a scene. Amitji gets into a lengthy discussion with the director and co-star. In this way, we are able to improvise on the sets a lot. With Kaka [Rajesh Khana], it's not the same. He discusses only sometimes, depending on his mood. 

Q: Wasn't it your discreet affair with Amitabh that cut off your friendship with Rekha?
Sridevi: Don't be absurd. 

Left: Short interview with Sridevi by Cine Blitz magazine back in October 1986 - typed up above. Portrait of Sridevi by Jagdish Mali. 

Sridevi with musicians

From L to R: lyricist Anand Bakshi, actress Sridevi, singer Reshma (famed for Lambi Judaai), music director Laxmikant, ?, film director Harmesh Malhotra and ?

Boney Kapoor's office: Sridevi sighting everywhere

Sridevi's presence is all over Boney Kapoor's office. Our fav quote from the archives from the ever-gregarious producer, "I am the President of the Sridevi fan club!".

Images of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor from Russian fan sites

Kohinoor of India: Sridevi

TBT: Sridevi holding a major diamond at a jewellery event years ago.

Sridevi with her family

Sridevi with her family, in-laws...

A painting of Sridevi

Sridevi fan art we've been featuring for years. Level up; this piece is on sale.

For further inquiries - check out this site: Artuner.com

Sridevi's original picture below - from the sets of a film in the early 1980s!

Sridevi fan art

Sridevi on the sets of the film Akalmand (1984). Right, fan art inspired by gorgeous Sridevi.

More in the archives here.

TBT: Sridevi at Fardeen Khan's wedding

Back in 2005, Sridevi at her shimmering best attended the star-studded wedding reception of actor Fardeen Khan. More in the archives here.

Sridevi and family attending Fardeen Khan's wedding here in the archive too. 

Now and Then: Sridevi

Sridevi quote

What you feel inside reflects on your face. So be happy and positive all the time. - Sridevi

Sridevi: Instagram fakes and print originals

Overenthusiastic fans corrupt original images of Sridevi with unnecessary face tuning and editing to make Sridevi look... like an alternative cyber version of herself. A bizarre kink that reflects the creator's neurosis more than the actress'. Eg below; (L) the edit on Instagram, (R) the original picture by the late great Gautam da of Sunil Shetty and Sridevi.

There are a few accounts notorious for their poor taste and insane edits that make us gag - but we aren't providing them further fame here!

There are so many shoddy edits online on social media that its staggering. What's worse, the really good fakes. Composites, digitally altered images (and we aren't even broaching the lascivious ones!) that make us question the moral fiber of the maker...

There needs to be a legal recourse to ensure the legacy of Sridevi remains unscathed by the lunacy of ardent fanatics. Where is that fine line though? Where fandom jumps the gun to craziness?!

Sigh. Remember decade plus ago the cray cray clip of "Leave Britney alone?!" Well, leave Sridevi alone!

Below: (L) Fake fan composite picture of Sridevi and Shahrukh Khan, (R) the original portrait of Sridevi and Vinod Khanna on the sets of Chandni (1989)

(L) A composite of fake hair, wardrobe attached to the original pic (R) of Sridevi from the sets of Gumraah. 

TBT: Sridevi and Janhvi Kapoor at Riddhima Kapoor's Wedding

Sridevi and Janhvi Kapoor at Riddhima Kapoor's [Neetu and Rishi Kapoor's eldest daughter] wedding back in 2006.

You can see many images from the wedding festivities in the archives here.


Friday, January 27, 2006

TBT: Jayalalitha with child artist Sridevi

TBT:
Jayalalitha with child artist Sridevi

Dec 7, 2016
SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR ✔
Sridevi: The most articulate dignified,cultured & caring lady, lucky to have worked with her. I Along with millions of our people will miss her.