Sridevi Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More

Bio

NickName(s)

- Sridevi, Hawa-Hawai, Chandni, Joker (fondly called by her family members)

Profession(s)

- Actress

Real Name

Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan

Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5' 6"

Weight (approx.)

in kilograms- 56 Kg

Eye Colour

Light Brown

Hair Colour

Black

Career

Debut

Tamil Film:

- Thunaivan (1967, as a child artist)

Malayalam Film:

- Kumara Sambhavam (1969)

Kannada Film:

- Bhakta Kumbara (1974)

Telugu Film:

- Maa Nanna Nirdoshi (1970)

Hindi Film:

- Julie (1975, as a child actor)

- Solva Sawan (1978, in lead role)

TV:

- Malini Iyer (2004)

Awards/Honours

1977:

- Filmfare Special Award - South for 16 Vayathinile

1982:

- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) for Meendum Kokila

1990:

- Filmfare Best Actress Award for ChaalBaaz

1991:

- Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) for Kshana Kshanam

1992:

- Filmfare Best Actress Award for Lamhe

2013:

- Filmfare Special Award for Nagina and Mr India

2013:

- Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India

2018:

- Won National Award for Best Actress for 'Mom' for the year 2017

Personal Life

Date Of Birth

Tuesday, 13 Aug 1963

Age:

Birthplace

Meenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Nationality

Indian

Hometown

Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India

Schools

- Not Known

College(s)

- N/A

Educational Qualification

- N/A

Religion

Hinduism

Caste

OBC (Naidu community, Nadars)

Food Habit

She preferred vegetarian food

Address

- Sea Springs, Bungalow No. 2 Green Acres, 7 Bungalows, Andheri West, Lokhandwala Complex Mumbai

Hobbies

Dancing,Painting

Signature

Relationships

Marital Status

Married

Affair(s)

- Mithun Chakraborty (Actor)

- Boney Kapoor (Producer)

Family

Spouse(s)

- Mithun Chakraborty (19851988)

- Boney Kapoor (1996-present)

Parents

Father

- - Late Ayyapan Yanger (Lawyer)

Mother

- - Late Rajeswari Yanger

Siblings

Sister

- - Late Latha (photo in the parents' section; above)

Brothers

- - Anand, Satish (both are Step)

Children

Son

- - Arjun Kapoor (step)

Daughters

- - Jhanvi Kapoor,

Favourites

Food

Rice Rasam, Vanilla Ice cream

Actor(s)

Shah Rukh Khan, Sylvester Stallone

Actress

Meryl Streep

Colour(s)

White

Destination

USA

Money Factor

Salary (approx.)

- Rs. 5 Crore/film

Net Worth

- Rs. 247 Crore (at the time of her death)

Personal Details

Bio

NickName(s): Sridevi, Hawa-Hawai, Chandni, Joker (fondly called by her family members)
Profession(s): Actress
Real Name: Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan

Physical Stats

Height (approx.): in feet inches- 5' 6"
Weight (approx.): in kilograms- 56 Kg
Eye Colour: Light Brown
Hair Colour: Black

Career

Debut: Thunaivan (1967, as a child artist), Kumara Sambhavam (1969), Bhakta Kumbara (1974), Maa Nanna Nirdoshi (1970), Julie (1975, as a child actor), Solva Sawan (1978, in lead role), Malini Iyer (2004)
Awards/Honours: Filmfare Special Award - South for 16 Vayathinile, Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) for Meendum Kokila, Filmfare Best Actress Award for ChaalBaaz, Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) for Kshana Kshanam, Filmfare Best Actress Award for Lamhe, Filmfare Special Award for Nagina and Mr India, Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India, Won National Award for Best Actress for 'Mom' for the year 2017

Personal Life

Date Of Birth: 13 August 1963
Birthplace: Meenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
Schools: Not Known
College(s): N/A
Educational Qualification: N/A
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: OBC (Naidu community, Nadars)
Food Habit: She preferred vegetarian food
Address: Sea Springs, Bungalow No. 2 Green Acres, 7 Bungalows, Andheri West, Lokhandwala Complex Mumbai
Hobbies: Dancing,Painting
Lesser Known Facts: Did Sridevi smoke?:No, Did Sridevi drink alcohol?: Yes, Sridevi is considered as the first-ever female superstar of Bollywood., She was born toTamil father Ayyapan and Telugu mother Rajeswari inMeenampatti, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India., At the ageof six, she made her debut in a Tamil film,Thunaivan (1969). In the film, she played the role of young Lord Muruga., In 1971,she won a Kerala state award for best child artist for her performance in Poompatta, a Malayalam-language film., Sridevis first noticeable performance was in the Tamil film Babu (1971) in which she played the role of the adopted daughter of Sivaji Ganesan., Her first leading role as an adult was in Moondru Mudichu (1976), in which she was caught in a love triangle between Kamal Haasan and, Sridevis portrayal of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in the 1977 Tamil film,16 Vayathinile was highly praised, both by the critics and the people., K. Balachanders Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu (1980), another Sridevi and Kamal Haasan starrer film, went on to become one of her most critically acclaimed films., Sridevis stardom took new heights with a Tamil Film,Moondram Pirai (1982). In the film,she played the role of a young woman who, after being struck with amnesia, mentally regresses to the age of a child girl. The film was alsoremade in Hindi the very next year with the title Sadma., Though her Bollywood debut was Solva Saavan,it was only after Sadmas release that she started doing more Hindi films., The 1983 film Himmatwala, was a blockbuster, which earned herthe famous sobriquet Thunder Thighs., Her role in Yash Chopras Chandni (1989), earned her a household name, and the film went on to winthe National Award for the Best Popular Film that year. It was also the first Hindi film of Sridevithat she actually got her original voice., From 1985 to 1992, she was the highest-paid actress in Bollywood., Rekha dubbed for her in Aakhree Raasta., While shooting for Lamhe in London, shegot the news of her fathers demise. She took a break of 16 days and returned to work after performing the rituals of his father., In 1993, she starred in the filmRoop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, whichwas one of Indias most expensive films ever made. Though the film failed at the box office, Sridevis performance earned her critical acclaims., Hrithik Roshans first ever acting shot was with Sridevi forBhagwaan Dada (1986)., She was part ofHindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam Kannada filmsfor more than 4decades., She was not a professionally trained dancer but is considered as one of the finest dancers., She shared great chemistry with actorJeetendra, as they have done16 films together out of which11 were hits., Steven Spielberg offered her a role in Jurassic Park, but she refusedbecause it was not a lead role., She was the first choice for lead roles in Baazigar and Beta, but due to some reasons, it couldnt happen., Sridevi used to address Boney Kapoor as Papa., Though, she receivedFilmfare Award for Best Actressfor her double-role in Chaalbaaz, but during the filming of the famous rain song Na Jaane Kaha Se Aayi Hai she was suffering froma fever of 103 degrees., When she landed up in Bollywood, shecouldnt speak Hindi and her dialogues were dubbed by other artists., Sridevi is also considered as the Queen of Double Roles; as shehas done the maximum number of double roles for a Bollywood heroine 7 of them., Her mother, Rajeshwari, had also done a special un-credited cameo in S.S. Vasans Telugu hit Shanti Niwaasam. The film was later remade asGharanain Hindi., Initially,Balu Mahendrus first choice for the Hindi Remake ofMoondram Pirai as Sadma wasDimple Kapadia. However, when Dimpleturned it down for her high profile comeback project, Saagar, it went to Sridevi., Although Julie is widely regarded as Sridevis Hindi debut, it wasthe Ashok Kumar starredRaani Mera Naam (1972),where she made her first kiddie appearance., In the mid-1980s, Ramesh Sippy announced a project with Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan. Laxmikant Pyarelal composed a special song Jumma Chumma De De for the film launch. However, the film got shelved. Later, the song was used inRomesh Sharmas Hum., Sridevi Amitabh Bachchan were the twosuperstars of the 80s. However, they were rarely seen together; they worked together in just three films- Inquilaab, Akhiri Rasta Khuda Gawaah., She was offered Rangeela, Baaghbaan, Baazigar Mohabbatein in the 1st place but refused the roles., Reportedly, she often went under the knife and had done her nose job, lips job, etc., Sridevis large eyes were so attractive that it was hard for anyone to take their eyes off., In 2012, after a 15-years of hiatus, Sridevi made a comeback withEnglish Vinglish. She received critical acclaims for her performance in the film, both in India and worldwide. The film also went on to become Indias official entry to the Academy Awards for that year., On 24 February 2018, while attending herhusbands nephew Mohit Marwahs wedding function in Dubai, she bid adieu to this living planet. According to forensic reports, shedied of accidental drowning. Earlier, her death cause was quoted to be a cardiac arrest., On 28 February 2018,was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai. She was wrapped in the Tricolour and clad in a red Kanjeevaram sari as she started her final journey from Celebration Sports Club in Lokhandwala to the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery.Her mortal remains were taken in a hearse, draped with white flowers, with her portrait in the front., Anand L. Rais film Zero (starring Shah Rukh Khan) would be her last film. She would appear in a cameo playing herself in the film., Her fans consider her demise as a gigantic vacuum in the Bollywood. However, the versatility of Sridevis performances would always give her fans a reason to cherish her noble life. Watch a compilation of her famous roles here:Sridevis famous roles video, In September 2019, she was honoured with a wax figurine at Madame Tussauds Singapore, which was unveiled by her daughters Janhvi and
Signature

Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Affair(s): Mithun Chakraborty (Actor), Boney Kapoor (Producer)

Family

Spouse(s): Mithun Chakraborty (19851988), Boney Kapoor (1996-present)
Parents: - Late Ayyapan Yanger (Lawyer), - Late Rajeswari Yanger
Siblings: - Late Latha (photo in the parents' section; above), - Anand, Satish (both are Step)
Children: - Arjun Kapoor (step), - Jhanvi Kapoor,

Favourites

Food: Rice Rasam, Vanilla Ice cream
Actor(s): Shah Rukh Khan, Sylvester Stallone
Actress: Meryl Streep
Colour(s): White
Destination: USA

Money Factor

Salary (approx.): Rs. 5 Crore/film
Net Worth: Rs. 247 Crore (at the time of her death)

Updated: Friday,Sep 18, 2026 17:00 PM GMT+05:30

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