Sridevi

Sridevi on the sets of Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja. 

Yet another over the top embellished look from the film. Believe it or not, compared to many costumes in the movie, this is relatively subtle! 

Waiting on set: Sridevi in Roop ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Waiting on set: Sridevi in Roop ki Rani Choron Ka Raja 

Sridevi's dance costume for Karma: Dripping in gold and a black amrapali

Sridevi's dance costume for Karma: Dripping in gold and a black amrapali 

Released on 8 August 1986, there wasn't a bigger hit that year in this all-star cast film.

Superstars lineup: Jackie Shroff, Sridevi, Anil Kapoor

 

A variation of this became G magazine's cover. 

On the sets of the ill-fated Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja. 

Sridevi and Jackie Shroff on the sets of Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Born on February 1, 1957, Jackie Shroff, Sridevi's infrequent co-star, turns another year older today. 

All of 68, Jackie Shroff is still one of the most stylish men in Mumbai. We love his rags to riches then to near-rags and back to riches life story. He's also famously one of the kindest men in the world. 

Seen here on the sets of Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja in the early 1990s with Sridevi! 

Saroj Khan with Sridevi on the sets of Banjaran

Saroj Khan with Sridevi on the sets of Banjaran back in 1991. 

This was one of the 25 films the choreographer and dancer/actress worked together in. 

A lot is said about the Madhuri Dixit and Saroj collabs - and deservedly so - but unlike la Dixit, Sridevi would often insist on Saroj Khan being the choreographer for her big numbers. 

It was a relationship with lots of ups and downs - just like any long, enduring friendships, there's bound to be a little friction but I'm glad they made up quickly and stayed affectionate till the end. 

Saroj Khan had a complicated life - glad there are quite a few interviews and documentaries about the iconic "dance master" aka choreographer/dance director, who truly elevated the art of film dances. She was truly great, beginning to end; her last number, Tabah ho gayi with Madhuri was a worthy swansong. I believe the last song she directed Sridevi was the truly fabulous Hakka ila re in Kaun Sachcha, Kaun Jhootha. 
 

Sridevi strikes a dance pose: On set in costume

 Sridevi in her--scandalous back then--costume for her song and dance routines. A classic Indian beauty. 

Sridevi strikes a pose on the sets of Chaand Kaa Tukdaa: TBT to the 90s

Sridevi on the sets of the film Chaand kaa Tukdaa - released on 19 August 1994, despite the film's superstar power of Sri and Salman Khan, nothing could save this movie! Unwatchable. 

The song and dance routines are great -- Sridevi is exceptional in Aaj Radha Ko Shaam... other than that... skip. 

Sridevi: The teenage sensation from South ruling Tollywood

Sridevi: The teenage sensation from South ruling Tollywood.

Sridevi on the sets of Sankarlal - and the image on right, a screencap from the film. More in the archive here.

Sridevi was 17 when she shot the film. 

Left: Sridevi in Telugu tabloids back in 1981. The face of Indian cinema for decades. 

Rare still from the sets of Sankarlal, Shankarlal... A memorable look for Sridevi - seen here with her frequent co-star, Kamal Haasan aka Kamalahaasan! 

Sridevi's dance costumes in black and gold: Dancer's pose

Sridevi's dance costumes in black and gold: Dancer's pose 

Sridevi's dance costume and jewellery in Karma

The black and gold costume for Sridevi's climax song in Karma. 

Sridevi was ruling in 1986 with back to back releases, and blockbuster hits in every state. 

The original pan-Indian superstar. One of many lofty titles Sridevi has been assigned. 

More of this look in the archives here.

Sridevi in Subash Ghai's Karma (1986)

Sridevi in Subash Ghai's Karma (1986) 
 

Sridevi in Karma (1986)

• Images and features regarding Sridevi in Karma here. 
• Sridevi in black and gold (a popular combo in her film costumes, be it in Karma, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, Banjaran, Mr.India, Pathar Ke Insaan etc) here. 
• Sridevi in black here.

Sridevi: Black and Gold colour scheme

Sridevi: Black and Gold colour scheme - it crops up often, scroll through the archive here. 

Sridevi in Karma released on August 8, 1986, Sridevi in Mr.India, released on May 25, 1987

Sridevi

 

Sridevi in one of her dance costumes. 

Sridevi, Priety Zinta, Govinda, Saif Ali Khan, Namrata Shirodkar, Meera: Tabloid days

 

Sridevi, Priety Zinta, Govinda, Saif Ali Khan, Namrata Shirodkar, Meera: Tabloid days

Sridevi on the sets of Banjaran: Another title role for a Bollywood Icon

Sridevi on the sets of Banjaran: Another title role for a Bollywood Icon 

Sridevi in and as Banjaran (1991)

Sridevi in and as Banjaran (1991). Another title role for a Bollywood icon, released 31 years ago today. The elaborate black and gold costume... all glittery. 

Roop ki Rani herself: Sridevi on the sets of Roop ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Roop ki Rani herself: Sridevi on the sets of Roop ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Sridevi on the sets of Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja: The climax of a long yarn

Sridevi shooting the finale of Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja