A decade later, Sridevi's legacy as India's first female superstar continues to inspire generations of actors and audiences alike.

Sridevi Suffers From Cardiac Arrest

Bollywood diva Sridevi passed away on Saturday night after a cardiac arrest, confirmed her brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor. She was 54. The first female superstar of Bollywood was reportedly with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi at the time of death. Sridevi along with her family were in UAE to attend the wedding ceremony of Mohit Marwah.

“Yes, it is true that Sridevi passed away. I just landed here, I was in Dubai and now I am flying back to Dubai. It happened roughly around 11.00-11.30. I don’t know more details yet,” Sanjay confirmed the news to indianexpress.com.

Born as Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, Sridevi had worked in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films before debuting in Hindi films. She had started her career as a child artiste, and grew up to be one of the biggest female stars India ever had. The government of India awarded her Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour, in 2013.

The actor not only won hearts of millions with her films like Chandni, Lamhe, Mr India, Nagina and more in the 1990’s, but she also continued winning accolades in her second innings with films like English Vinglish. She was last seen in 2017 film MOM.

(Inputs From Indian Express)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Sridevi pass away and what was the cause?

Sridevi passed away on February 24, 2018, in Dubai due to cardiac arrest. She was 54 years old at the time of her death and was attending a family wedding with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi.

What was Sridevi’s real name and birthplace?

Sridevi was born as Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan. Before becoming Bollywood’s first female superstar, she worked extensively in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films as a child artist before her Hindi film debut.

Which films made Sridevi an iconic actress in Indian cinema?

Sridevi became a legend through blockbuster films like Chandni, Lamhe, Mr. India, and Nagina during the 1990s. Her comeback film English Vinglish and her final film MOM in 2017 proved her relevance across generations of audiences.

Did Sridevi receive any national awards for her contributions?

Yes, the Government of India awarded Sridevi the Padma Shri in 2013, which is the country’s fourth highest civilian honour. This recognition celebrated her immense contributions to Indian cinema across multiple film industries.

Where was Sridevi when she suffered cardiac arrest?

Sridevi was in Dubai at the time of her cardiac arrest on February 24, 2018. She had travelled there with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi to attend the wedding ceremony of Mohit Marwah.