Sridevi: The Uneducated Superstar Who Saved Yash Raj Films & Out-Earned Heroes

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News18•06-01-2026, 15:53
Sridevi: The Uneducated Superstar Who Saved Yash Raj Films & Out-Earned Heroes
- •Sridevi, the first female superstar, commanded higher fees than male heroes despite not completing 5th grade.
- •She deeply regretted missing out on school life due to her early entry into acting as a child artist.
- •Yash Chopra revealed that Sridevi's film 'Chandni' was instrumental in saving Yash Raj Films from financial collapse.
- •Her on-screen pairing with Anil Kapoor was highly successful, leading to numerous hit films.
- •Sridevi worked with major superstars across both Bollywood and South Indian film industries.
Why It Matters: Sridevi's unparalleled talent and impact transcended her lack of formal education, saving Yash Raj Films and becoming a legend.
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