Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan with Sridevi at the premiere of Khuda Gawah

TBT to June 1992 issue of MOVIE magazine, with this snap of superstars Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan with Sridevi at the grand premiere of the epic Khuda Gawah. 

More in the archive here.

 

Jaya Bhadhuri-Bachchan turns 77!

Jaya Bhadhuri-Bachchan turns 77 today! 

Seen here at Bappi Lahiri's grandchild's party back in 2010. Sridevi with Jaya Bhadhuri/Bachchan! More in the archive here. 

In fact, Jayaji and Sridevi met often in the past - an impressive archive of pics here of the two legends. Politics took her away from cinema, and the loss is ours. Jaya Bhadhuri was an exceptional actress and star, articulate, intelligent and brutally honest to a fault. New gen can't take it--but we remember all our matriarchs as such! 

Sridevi and Jaya Bachchan

But Seriously....

There's a certain faction of the fan club that can't tolerate any criticism - constructive or otherwise - of their icon. Years ago in a column, Jaya Bachchan had said in Filmfare that Sridevi wasn't perfect and she "didn't like her voice" - it wasn't said with any malice but an actor reflecting on another that Sridevi needs to work on voice modulation, better articulation on screen (paraphrasing here). 

When we posted this earlier, the fanatics went ape-shit and came down heavily on Mrs B in the most callous manner. But we filtered out the trash real fast. Editing is a gift. 

Both leading ladies have interacted with each other for years - with mutual respect and affection. Jayaji has been benevolently protective of Sridevi too (scroll through the archives). 

Correction isn't always a harsh criticism. Unlike the snowflake-participation-trophy-gen, some of us were rectified by constructive feedback. Sridevi's harshest critic was herself (and her immediate family - as mentioned in past interviews). 

For those still grotesquely offended; here's a Rupee, buy a clue! 

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TBT: Jaya Bachchan, Sridevi, Gauri Shinde and Amitabh Bachchan together: English Vinglish première in Mumbai 2012

TBT: Jaya Bachchan, Sridevi, Gauri Shinde and Amitabh Bachchan together at, obviously, the grand Mumbai premiere of English Vinglish back in 2012. Greatness in every angle. 

Jaya Bachchan and Sridevi

TBT: Jaya Bachchan with Sridevi in MAMI 2012. It was Jayaji's 72nd birthday earlier this week (April 9). Wishing one of the greats, simply the best. 

More from this event in earlier post here.

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 with Kajol and Jaya Bachchchan

TBT: Sridevi, Vrinda Mehta, Kajol and Jaya Bachchan.

Her celeb ladies squad!

PS: Vrinda Mehta is a celebrity personal trainer; you can follow her

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Jaya Bachchan with Sridevi

Jaya Bachchan with Sridevi at the Sahara party. Looks like the A-list actresses get along well as often seen before.

All Star Turn Out at English Vinglish Premiere: Stunning Sridevi in a white lace Sabyasachi

Just a reminder of the incredible turnout for the premiere of English Vinglish, with a series of newly found pics online. The A-list of stars from Bollywood, perhaps the entire constellation of VIPS, gathered for a viewing of Sridevi's comeback film.

As shown from the images below, as everyone grabbed a moment to pose with 'the' Sridevi; Bipasha Basu, Vidya Balan, Poonam Dhilon, Shilpa Shetty, Konkona Sen, Jaya Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit.

The sisterhood of Bollywood's leading ladies was rather charming to see. 

Celebrity responses have been consistently good... in fact, great. As shown here.
More pics from the Mumbai premiere of English Vinglish here.
Pics of the world premiere of English Vinglish at TIFF premiere here.

Sridevi, Gauri Shinde and Vidya Balan, "I worship the ground Sridevi walks on," said Ms Balan. 

Yash Chopra, his favourite muse Sridevi and Gauri Shinde

Sridevi at Mumbai film festival MAMI (2012): Sri's designer Manish Malhotra Saree

Sridevi was asked to light the lamp at MAMI, 2012. One of Mumbai's most prestigious film festivals, fresh off the success of the well-received (and with Sridevi's universally appreciated performance), English Vinglish, Sridevi graced the occasion looking absolutely ravishing.

Gorgeous in yet another Manish Malhotra creation, Sridevi arrived at the event with her husband Boney Kapoor and eldest daughter Janhvi.

Actress Jaya Bachchan, director Ramesh Sippy, billionaire Anil Ambani with wife Tina Munim-Ambani, and other dignitaries from the film industry and captains of industry attended. Sridevi and Tina Munim worked in movies together back in the 1980s and caught up with each other.

Jaya Bachchan congratulated Sridevi on her amazing performance in English Vinglish and embraced her.  From one great actress to another....