Sridevi

Sridevi (born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan; 13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018) was an Indian actress and producer who worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films.

Sridevi (born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan; 13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018) was an Indian actress and producer who worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. Widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's most influential performers, she became known as a leading star in both South Indian cinema and Hindi-language cinema. She died in Dubai in 2018 at the age of 54.

Early life and entry into films

Sridevi was born on 13 August 1963 in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, with the birth name Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan. She began acting as a child and appeared in films across multiple Indian language industries, starting in South Indian cinema before expanding to other industries.

Film career

Sridevi worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She became a major star in Hindi cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. After a long break, she returned to acting in 2012 with the film English Vinglish. Notable films mentioned in sources include Chandni and Mom.

Recognition and legacy

Sridevi was widely regarded as one of the most influential performers in Indian cinema. Media sources described her as a major or first female superstar of Hindi cinema. Her career and popularity made her one of the most influential Indian screen performers of her era.

Death

Sridevi died on 24 February 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the age of 54. Reports describe the cause of death as accidental drowning.