Sridevi in Naan Adimai Illai (1987)

Sridevi on the sets of her penultimate Tamil film Naan Adimai Illai in 1987.

Sridevi on stage in Tokyo Bay: 1996: Rare photos of Sridevi on stage in Japan

Sridevi performing on stage in Tokyo Bay back in 1996

Sridevi and Rajinikanth on the sets of their last film together: Naan Adimai Illai (1986)

 

Sridevi and Rajinikanth on the sets of their last film together: Naan Adimai Illai (1986). Released 37 years ago today, the film had a tepid response at the box-office. A surprise considering the superstar stature of both powerhouse talents. 

Sridevi's photo-shoot from 1986

My least favourite decade for Hindi movies, fashion, makeup, hair... some find it kitschy cool but, most of it is a whoaaa-what-were-they thinking blanket era. 

In these pictures from 1986... well, we still think Sridevi looks cute. #Obv. 

Sridevi in Ram Avtar (1988)

Sridevi on the sets of Ram Avtar  

The film itself was an unofficial remake of Sangam - right down to the comical take of a seduction song by Sridevi. In the original, Vyjanthimala did Main ka Karun Raam Mujhe Budha Mil Gaya. In the latter film, in the same comical/seduction vein, Sridevi did Nigode mardon ka.

Keeping up with the times, both No:1 actresses wore the fashion of the era. The feathers, the tights... 

Sridevi working out in 1984: Stripes and Sri

From a magazine shoot - Sridevi in her 80s gym gear.

Sridevi in Bollywood in the 1980s: Second take

Sridevi rocking a few defining 1980's fashions; leggings, satin tops, off-shoulder blouses and the classic kanjeevarams!

 

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja: Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in Amsterdam

Sridevi and Anil Kapoor from the song 'Main ek sone ki murat hoon'. The song was eventually cut in the long film. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja.As the images indicate, it was a cute little comedic number between the two thieves (the characters they played!) in the film. The song was shot at the same time as Gurudev. 

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