How Sridevi Nearly Rejected a Yash Chopra Film But Delivered an Iconic Performance

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Sridevi Almost Rejected Yash Chopra's Chandni, Delivered Iconic Performance

The film, Chandni, was released in 1989.

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News18•02-03-2026, 14:31

Sridevi Almost Rejected Yash Chopra's Chandni, Delivered Iconic Performance

•Yash Chopra gambled on romantic drama Chandni in 1989, defying the action-dominated industry trend.
•Sridevi, the top female star, initially hesitated to work with Chopra and questioned the all-white costume vision.
•Boney Kapoor helped convince Sridevi to take on the titular role in Chandni.
•Chopra insisted on white costumes for Sridevi, symbolizing purity, despite her concerns about repetition and cultural perceptions.
•Chandni became a landmark film, with Sridevi's performance and the white ensembles becoming iconic.

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