Sridevi wearing Rohit Bal

Sridevi's Russia trip for the premiere of her film was a playbook in power dressing. Some very clever styling and choices by her stylist Esha Amin Pradhan, a frequent collaborator, it was dressing for the mood, the moment and Moscow! To stand out among a sea of international fans (our fan page's most frequent collabs and corrections come from hardcore fans in Russia - not Tamil Nadu!), Sridevi went for an almost Russian Doll silhoutte and print, looking like the Goddess she was. 

Reflecting on the looks this week as news of designer Rohit Bal's passing hits the net and fashion fan base. 

All the good ones are taken too soon... 

Sridevi's win: Best Actress for her swansong Mom

 

The last award Sridevi collected in person, Best Actress for her swansong, Mom. The last line by the host was an apt point.

 

Mawra Hocane with Sridevi at Masala Awards: Happy Birthday Mawra

Born on September 28, 1992, Mawra Hocane turns 29 today. She's the same age as Alia Bhatt, the young star fanned out at Sridevi back in Dec 2017 when the two stars met on the red carpet at the Masala awards. 

TBT: When Manish Malhotra designed gowns: A western silhouette on an Indian Goddess

TBT: When Manish Malhotra designed gowns: A western silhouette on an Indian Goddess  

As regal as Sridevi looks, this pink, easy-to-wrinkle-fabric over-the-top gown for the appearance at the Lux Golden Rose Awards show was a misstep according to most fashion blogs. 

Sridevi looks lovely though. She looked lovely always.

Dec 2017

TBT: Throwback Tuesday: Sridevi and Boney Kapoor at the wedding reception of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli

 

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor arriving at the wedding reception of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in Mumbai on Dec 26, 2017. 

Sridevi looks so regal and ethereal... 

Bollywood superstar Sridevi during wedding reception of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at St Regis Hotel, Lower Parel on December 26, 2017 in Mumbai, India. 

Actor Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli, were married in a private ceremony on December 11 in Italy, held their first wedding reception on December 21 at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave in Delhi. The second reception in Mumbai saw almost the entire Hindi film industry attend.

A Suitable Woman: Sridevi

 

Sridevi at a book launch. 

More in the archives here.

Dec 2017. 

A meta interview: Sridevi in Russia: Bollywood beyond Borders

 

A Russian fan and interviewee, speaking in Hindi to the Tamil born Telugu girl, also speaking in Hindi, for an interview to air in Russia - dubbed in the country's native tongue. There's so much English Vinglish, Hindi Vindi going on... the mind is blown.

Also, here's a vantage view into the power and popularity of Bollywood that went so far beyond its borders.  

Sridevi in her Rohit Bnal ensemble looks so regal. 

Sridevi in Moscow, Dec 2017: Indian icon stuns in Rohit Bal ensemble

TBT: Sridevi speaks to the press in Moscow, Russia. Dec 2017

Sridevi wearing a stunning ensemble by designer Rohit Bal. Styled by Esha Amiin. 

Manish Malhotra's picture and video with Sridevi

Designer and Sridevi's bestie Manish Malhotra posted this selfie with the superstar back in Dec 2017. 

The clip below shows how long it took; also the easy camaraderie the two shared. 

Manish cracking up Sri is our fav bit. They were so cute together. 

Manish Malhotra, "I'm CRAZY about Sridevi. I was a rank newcomer, when she chose to work with me. I worked with her for seven years. Her knowledge about dress designing is amazing. She's a quick learner too. She's picked up a lot of tips on dressing as the years went by. She wore lovely clothes in some of her films like Chandni, Lamhe and Chaalbaaz. My best work with her was in Judaai."

Sridevi at the Masala Awards 2017, Dubai

TBT: Sridevi at the Masala Awards, Dubai

December, 2017 

Sridevi with Mahira Khan

Mahira Khan was a Sridevi fan, like many across the border.

She posted on her social media account, when hearing the news:

Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan

So grateful to have grown up and lived in the times of #sridevi . Thank you for the movies, thank you for the magic. You shall live on forever..

More from this event back in 2017 in the archives here.

Banarsi sari and Sri: Sridevi stuns in Sabyasachi Mukherjee saree: Dec 2017

#Sridevi wearing a banarsi sari from the #Sabyasachi collection, on the red carpet of Zee Cine Awards 2018 on 19th Dec 2017.

Dec 2017

TBT: Sridevi's Top Three Looks in Russia

It was Dec 2017, Sridevi was invited to Russia for a film festival. She landed with three imperial looks befitting her royal legacy in Bollywood - and the fandom that worshipped her across the borders. Are we exaggerating here? No. Watch the YouTube clip of the crowd's reaction when Sridevi walked the stage and Moscow fans burst into applause and a standing ovation for the erstwhile 

Queen of Bollywood.

Shilpa Shetty, Sridevi, Rekha and Rani Mukerji

December 2017 - Sridevi attends an all-star party held by Karan Johar for his children. The turn-out was incredible as the A-list ladies attended en mass including Rani Mukerji, Rekha, Shilpa Shetty and of course Sridevi.

Sridevi and Rekha in 2017

So gorgeous. Sridevi with Rekha at the Style Glamour award in Dec 2017.

Sridevi gets a hug from Priyanka Chopra post Best Actress win at Zee Awards

Sridevi gets a hug from Priyanka Chopra post Best Actress win at Zee Awards. Dec 2017.

Airport Sighting: Boney Kapoor with Sridevi return from Russia

Sridevi keeps it casual at the airport. Boney Kapoor and Sridevi return from Moscow where Sridevi was honoured by her Russian fans for her years in Bollywood.