Sridevi 56th Birth Anniversary: 5 Iconic Moments of the Legendary Actress That Are Eternal
Bollywood actress Sridevi, born on 13 August 1963, has always been everyone's icon. Her on-screen appeal and stylish persona is known to everyone. However, it is her stellar performance that has left everyone mesmerized everytime she appeared on the screen. Here are such iconic moments of the actress that will leave your heart heavy with emotions.
It is late actress Sridevi's 56th birth anniversary today. The legendary Bollywood diva, born on 13 August 1963, has always been everyone's icon. The actress passed away on 24 February 2018 due to accidental drowning in a bathtub. The news sent shock waves across the nation that is still coming in terms with this sad reality. However, the versatile actress has left a large chunk o good work behind her that keeps her very much alive in the hearts of the fans. Here are some of the most memorable moments of the beautiful star that has been etched on the hearts forever. Sridevi 56th Birth Anniversary: The Late Actress’ Family Pics with Husband Boney Kapoor and Daughters Janhvi-Khushi Are Sheer Happiness.
Charlie Chaplin Sequence in Mr India
Her performance in the film is largely known for this particular sequence in the Shekhar Kapur directorial. Her expressions and comic timing were lauded by the fans and the critics along with how with ease she pulled off that look. “She did a perfect replication of Chaplin. I challenge any actress to do that sequence the way Sri did,” Kapur was quoted saying in an interview.
Sridevi as Charlie Chaplin
Kaate Nahi Katte Song in Mr India
This song featuring Sridevi remains one of the most sensuous songs to date. With no skin-show or any kind of obscenity, the actress performed with grace. Her trademark blue chiffon saree and big blue bindi are purely iconic.
Kaate Nahi Katte Song
Chandni Song
The beauty went behind the mic to sing a few lines of the title song of her film ultra-popular film Chandni. Her chemistry with Rishi Kapoor in this song is loved and appreciated by all. But no one had it coming that the stylish diva will also recite some lines one of the much-celebrated songs of Bollywood. The track "Chandni O Meri Chandni" is sung by Sridevi and Jolly Mukherjee, written by Anand Bakshi and composed by Shiv-Hari.
Sridevi's Song O Meri Chandni
Surmayee Ankhiyon Mein
The Yesudas composed song from Sadma starring Kamal Haasan is so pure that it cannot be touched by anyone. Sridevi plays an amnesiac woman in the same and her stellar act in it is something known to her each and every fan. This was tagged by the critics as one of the finest performances of her in her entire career.
Surmayee Ankhiyon Mein Song
English Vinglish Last Speech
The timid Shashi played by Sridevi turns into a bold and confident 'English' speaker. Her speech for the newly-wed couple was simply outstanding. The way she carried that on-your-face speech with utmost grace, sarcasm and subtly was impacting because of her innocence.
Sridevi's Sassy Speech
These were some of the iconic moments that the star has left for us. However, they are here to stay till the eternity as no one can even slightly go and mimic what she has done in her golden filmy career.
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