Sridevi: The Unfinished Fifth Grade Star Who Out-Earned Anil Kapoor
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Sridevi: The Unfinished Fifth Grade Star Who Out-Earned Anil Kapoor

  • Sridevi, the 'Hawa Hawai' girl, became Bollywood's highest-paid actress despite not completing fifth grade.
  • She started acting at age four, leading to a lack of formal schooling, a regret she often expressed.
  • Sridevi was the first female superstar to command higher fees than male lead actors, including Anil Kapoor.
  • Producer Boney Kapoor paid her requested fee for 'Mr. India' without negotiation.
  • Her film 'Chandni' saved Yash Raj Films from bankruptcy, as admitted by Yash Chopra himself.

Why It Matters: Sridevi's talent and stardom transcended formal education, making her a Bollywood legend.

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