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

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News18•11-01-2026, 18:58
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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