Sridevi, end of an era

She was a versatile actress, a star, born to the silver screen, appearing before the camera for over half a century

The queen of hearts, Sridevi, passed away at the age of 54, reportedly of cardiac arrest in Dubai. She went there to attend a wedding.

Sridevi started her Bollywood career as a child artist in the film 'Julie'. Her wiggles, winks, and any move or dance step done by her, have mesmerised viewers of all times.

In Bangladesh, too, Sridevi won hearts among movie lovers. She added a bright spark to the films of time, with her exceptional beauty, dance and acting. At a time when VCR was a popular means for watching movies, Sridevi film cassettes sold like hotcakes in Dhaka and even the smaller towns of the country.  

Sridevi. Photo:Twitter
Sridevi. Photo:Twitter
Sridevi went to Dubai to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah`s wedding.  Sridevi shared this photo on her Twitter profile on 22 February.
Sridevi went to Dubai to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah`s wedding. Sridevi shared this photo on her Twitter profile on 22 February.
Sridevi in 1989 film `Chandni`, directed by Yash Chopra.
Sridevi in 1989 film `Chandni`, directed by Yash Chopra.
Her eyes in the film `Nagina` haunted the audience for years. Sridevi set an example of versatile acting by her role in `Nagina`.
Her eyes in the film `Nagina` haunted the audience for years. Sridevi set an example of versatile acting by her role in `Nagina`.
After remaining six years out of the limelight Sridevi came back with `English Vinglish`. Her acting in the film led an American weekly to refer to her as the Audrey Hepburn of India while other foreign film critics called her the Meryl Streep of Bollywood.
After remaining six years out of the limelight Sridevi came back with `English Vinglish`. Her acting in the film led an American weekly to refer to her as the Audrey Hepburn of India while other foreign film critics called her the Meryl Streep of Bollywood.
The film `Lamhe` bagged five Filmfare award in 1991.
The film `Lamhe` bagged five Filmfare award in 1991.
Sridevi played a double role in the film `Khuda Gawah`. The film bagged three Filmfare awards.
Sridevi played a double role in the film `Khuda Gawah`. The film bagged three Filmfare awards.
Sridevi acted in a number of films with Mithun Chakraborty. The duo were said to have had an affair and even rumoured to be married before she went on to marry Boney.
Sridevi acted in a number of films with Mithun Chakraborty. The duo were said to have had an affair and even rumoured to be married before she went on to marry Boney.
The song Naino Mein Sapna from Himmatwala is enormously popular among romantic couples.
The song Naino Mein Sapna from Himmatwala is enormously popular among romantic couples.
Another song of Mr India Kate Nahi, Kat-te broke records of all time. The song created quite a controversy at the time for the stunning sheer chiffon sari she wore.
Another song of Mr India Kate Nahi, Kat-te broke records of all time. The song created quite a controversy at the time for the stunning sheer chiffon sari she wore.
Her acting prowess as a woman with a mind of child was heartrending for the audiences.
Her acting prowess as a woman with a mind of child was heartrending for the audiences.
Sridevi as child with her parents.
Sridevi as child with her parents.
Sridevi with her husband Boney Kapoor and two daughters Jhanvi and Khushi
Sridevi with her husband Boney Kapoor and two daughters Jhanvi and Khushi