Sridevi Kapoor

Sridevi was one of India's most celebrated film actresses, known simply by her first name. She worked across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "first female superstar" of Indian cinema, her career spanned over 50 years. She was born on 13 August 1963 in Meenampatti, Madras, and died on 24 February 2018 at age 54. Despite her massive on-screen presence, she was reticent and introverted off-screen. On screen, she often played strong-willed women.

Sridevi began acting in 1967 and remained active until 2018. Over those 51 years, she amassed numerous awards, including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Kerala State Film Award, and a Nandi Award. In 2013, she received the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor. She was 5'6" tall with black hair and brown eyes. Her measurements were 34–25–36, and she maintained an average build.

Her personal life was relatively private. She married and had two daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, both of whom became actresses. Sridevi passed away on 24 February 2018, leaving a lasting impact on Indian cinema.