Indian Icon's Shocking Demise: Played Mother at 13, Rejected Hollywood
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Sridevi: The Indian Icon Who Played Mother at 13, Rejected Hollywood, Shocked the Industry
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News18•25-02-2026, 16:25
Sridevi: The Indian Icon Who Played Mother at 13, Rejected Hollywood, Shocked the Industry
•Sridevi, the 'Lady Superstar', passed away on February 24, 2018, in Dubai, shocking the nation.
•She began her career as a child artist at age four and dominated the screen for six decades, starring in over 300 films.
•At just 13, Sridevi played superstar Rajinikanth's step-mother in K. Balachander's 'Moondru Mudichu'.
•Her death was officially attributed to accidental drowning, but circumstances and husband Boney Kapoor's mention of excessive dieting sparked debate.
•Sridevi's versatility shone through iconic roles in films like 'Chandni', 'Mr. India', 'Chaalbaaz', and 'English Vinglish', and she also explored playback singing.
