Film · India · 1963–2018
Sridevi Life & Career Timeline
A multilingual child star who became India’s first female superstar.
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Sridevi commanded Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema through comedy, drama, dance and a celebrated late-career return.
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Born in Sivakasi
Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan was born in southern India.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inChild actor debut
At four, Sridevi began a remarkable multilingual screen career.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inThunaivan
Her role as young Muruga became an early landmark.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inKerala State Film Award
Poombatta brought recognition for her work as a child actor.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inMoondru Mudichu
A teenage leading role began important collaborations with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.in16 Vayathinile
The rural drama established Sridevi as a leading South Indian star.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inMoondram Pirai
Her performance won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award and inspired the Hindi remake Sadma.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inHimmatwala
The commercial success established Sridevi as a major Hindi-film star.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inSadma
The Hindi version showcased her exceptional dramatic range.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inNagina
Sridevi carried the fantasy hit in a rare female-led commercial blockbuster.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inMr. India
As journalist Seema, she delivered one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved comic performances.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inChandni
Yash Chopra’s romance made Sridevi an era-defining fashion and musical icon.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inChaalBaaz
A virtuoso double role won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inLamhe
Her dual performance became a critical landmark.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inJudaai and hiatus
After the film’s success, Sridevi stepped away from acting to raise her family.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inEnglish Vinglish comeback
Her return after fifteen years earned widespread international acclaim.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inPadma Shri
India awarded Sridevi its fourth-highest civilian honour.
Source: www.nationalfilmawards.inDies in Dubai
Sridevi died aged 54; India honoured her posthumously with a National Film Award for Mom.
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