Legendary actress Sridevi died on Saturday due to cardiac arrest at 54. The actress is regarded as one of the most popular and finest actresses in Bollywood. She has given us multiple memorable characters in several films. She started her career as child artist in Thunaivan in 1969 and made her Bollywood debut with Solva Sawan in 1979. She has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films. She is also regarded as the first female superstar of Bollywood. We are counting down Top 10 characters played by Sridevi, which proves her versatility.
1. Sadma
Sadma established Sridevi as a leading lady in Bollywood. She played the same role in the Tamil film as well. In the movie, she played a role of a girl suffering from retrograde amnesia. Due to which, she sometimes behaves as an 8-year-old child. This is by far one of the best films in Sridevi’s career.
2. Mr. India
Sridevi played the lead role in Mr. India opposite Anil Kapoor. Her role was powerful and pivotal to the plot. She played an investigative journalist, who is looking for her next scoop but lands herself in the middle of things that save the country from the wrath of Mogambo. This character had different shades throughout the film, which makes it memorable.
3. Chaalbaaz
Sridevi played a double role in the movie showing her versatility to the fullest. She played Anju, who is bossy and not afraid of anyone. On the other hand, her second character Manju is too afraid. She did justice to both the characters leaving her fans wanting for some more.
4. Chandni
Directed by Yash Chopra, the movie celebrated Sridevi’s beauty. She played the title role in the movie to the perfection. Her expressions in the movie won everyone over.
5. Kshana Kshanam
Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, Sridevi starred in the movie with Venkatesh. The movie was widely recognized and got Sridevi a Filmfare Award for Best actress (Telugu).
6. Khuda Gawah
The movie was made on a high budget. Sridevi played a double role in the movie. The movie received lots of appreciation from critics as well as moviegoers. She mesmerized everyone with her powerful performance in the movie.
7. Lamhe
Lamhe is one of the finest films, which didn’t get the credit it deserved. Sridevi played two roles Pallavi and Pooja. Her character Pooja can be regarded as one of the finest performances by the actress.
8. Laadla
After the tragic death of Divya Bharti, Sridevi starred in the film. She did justice to the character with perfect dialogue delivery and attitude. Her character initially doesn’t listen to the reason, however gradually she starts seeing things from different point views as well.
9. English Vinglish
Sridevi made her comeback with this film in Bollywood with a long gap of 15 years. She played a house maker, who is also a businesswoman. Her character was so powerful that it left impressions on everyone.
10. Mom
Sridevi played Devki Sabarwal, who is willing to do anything to avenge her daughter. Her character takes on a very dangerous path to take revenge from the men, who raped her teenage daughter.
RIP Sridevi!
