Google Doodle Honors Bollywood Icon Sridevi on Her 60th Birth Anniversary
Sridevi’s on-screen charisma was so magnetic that it transcended language barriers. After the success of her Tamil film Moondru Mudichu, she and her co-stars became even more famous with a string of hit films like Guru and Sankarlal. She was widely considered the star of Tamil cinema at the time, and her talent and star power soon caught the attention of producers from the Hindi-speaking film industry as well.
Sridevi’s Hindi film debut came in 1979 with the film Solva Sawan. She went on to star in a number of successful Hindi films, including Himmatwala, Mr. India, Chandni, and Lamhe. She was one of the few actresses who could command a huge fan following across India, and she was often referred to as the “First Female Superstar of Indian Cinema.”
Sridevi’s on-screen persona was both glamorous and relatable. She could play a wide range of characters, from innocent young girls to strong and independent women. She was also a gifted dancer, and her dance numbers were some of the most popular in Indian cinema. Sridevi’s untimely death in 2018 was a huge loss to the Indian film industry. She was a true icon, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
Sridevi made her film debut at the age of four in the Tamil film Kandan Karunai. She quickly rose to fame in the Tamil film industry, starring in a string of successful films such as Moondru Mudichu (1976), Kshana Kshanam (1978), and Sigappu Rojakkal (1978).
In 1983, Sridevi made her Hindi film debut with the action comedy Himmatwala. The film was a huge success, and Sridevi became a national icon overnight. She went on to star in a number of successful Hindi films, including Sadma (1983), Chaalbaaz (1989), Mr. India (1987), Nagina (1986), Chandni (1989), and Lamhe (1991).
