Friday 29 March 2024

Sridevi in Himmatwala (1983)

 

Sridevi jumped into the top slot with a single film. The phenomenon that was Sridevi in Bollywood

Quick Q&A with Sridevi in Filmfare: TBT to 1989


What would you like to be if you had not become an actress?
Sridevi: A lawyer, like my father.

Where would you like to live?
Sridevi: In Madras.

Do you like what you see in the mirror?
Sridevi: Sometimes.

What did you spend your money on secretly from your parents?
Sridevi: For dolls.

What is your ineradicable habit?
Sridevi: Sleep during the day.

If Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna invited you to lunch on the same day, who would you prefer?
Sridevi: Neither one nor the other.

Are you touchy?
Sridevi: Not good.

When was the last time you were in the temple?
Sridevi: August 13th. [Sridevi's Birthday]

What role are you most looking forward to?
Sridevi: The role of a dancer.

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?
Sridevi: I would watch films in the cinema.

What kind of dreams do you see: colour or black and white?
Sridevi: Coloured... 

Excerpt: Filmfare Magazine 1989
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Thursday 28 March 2024

Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan on stage: Salman Khan and Aamir Khan join at rehearsals


Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan on stage. 

This stage show in London was 'the' show of the 90s. 

What a phenomenon it was... 

Wembley, London, UK—September 1990: The concert 'Jumma Chumma' took place at the Wembley Stadium, headlined by the Bollywood megastars Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan. The stadium was packed to capacity with the Indian diaspora, as well as the Hindi-film watching populace. 


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Rare pic: Sridevi on the sets of Chandni (1989)


Rare pic: Sridevi on the sets of Chandni (1989). Chilling in Switzerland. 


Wednesday 27 March 2024

Sridevi in MOVIE magazin'es Vanity Fair

Early 90s in Indian media. Gorgeous Sridevi 



 

TBT: Rare pic: Sridevi at rehearsals with Shiv Hari during Chandni (1989)

TBT: Rare pic: Sridevi at rehearsals with Shiv Hari during Chandni (1989)

In retrospect, the song embarrassed Sridevi in later years but let's not forget the song hit Top Ten in 1989!

Tuesday 26 March 2024

Prakash Raj honours Sridevi


A fan like an generation of actors, Prakash Raj did the most relaxed interview with Sridevi during her English Vinglish promotions. Only two years younger than Sri, he was a fan as he admitted on TV, while hosting his reality tv game show. His tribute to Sridevi was sweet. 

Banglore born actor of note turns a year older today - we wish him well. 

Found this tweet below as he reminded the world of what Sridevi meant to India's film industry. 

Was thinking the other day, Sridevi's funeral was attended by the entire film industry - it's easier to make a list of actors/actresses who didn't attend (Karishma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor were out of town eg). 

 


Thank you Sreedevi ji..for entertaining..for the memorable roles you portrayed..for teaching nuances of acting..for being a wonderful human being..and more importantly for inspiring and empowering women with the way you groomed and held yourself with dignity. Will miss u forever