Maheshwari posts rarely seen family photos of Sridevi

 

Former 1990s South Indian actress Maheshwari is Sridevi’s maternal niece - and she just posted a reel of rare photos of Sridevi from the family album. Sridevi without makeup at home, hugging her pet dog, at family events, at film parties and so on. A rare glimpse at a superstar in the comforts and safety of home. 

I've always been a bit confused about how Maheshwari is related to Sridevi - as the media has called her Sridevi's niece and sometimes her cousin! 

To clear it up, Maheshwari’s mother, Suryakala, is Sridevi’s elder half-sister (from Sridevi's mother Rajeswari’s previous marriage). Maheshwari referred to Sridevi as her aunt (Masi), while Sridevi’s daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, consider Maheshwari their aunt/cousin figure (affectionately known in the family as "Magi Maasi"). 

After retiring from mainstream acting in 2000, Maheshwari's all too short a stint at acting in the 90s came to an abrupt pause, which is a pity as she was a fine actress with comedic sparks. She transitioned into fashion design with Sridevi’s guidance and support, frequently designing outfits for Sridevi and her daughters for high-profile red carpets and public events.