BIOGRAPHY OF SRIDEVI
Sridevi , born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan on August 13, 1963, in Meenampatti village near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, was a prominent Indian actress whose career spanned over five decades. Often referred to as the "first female superstar" of Indian cinema, Sridevi was celebrated for her versatile performances in films across various languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. She garnered numerous accolades throughout her career, including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor, awarded to her in 2013. Sridevi was born to Ayyapan, a lawyer from Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, and Rajeswari, from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Though Telugu was her mother tongue, she was also fluent in Tamil. She grew up with a sister and two step-brothers. Her journey in cinema began remarkably early—at just four years old, with her debut in the 1967 Tamil film "Kandhan Karunai." This early start meant sacrificin...