Sridevi Broke Barriers: First Indian Actress To Charge Rs 1 Crore
Meet The First Indian Actress To Charge 1 Cr For Film: Pay disparity in the Indian film industry, especially in Bollywood, is a hot topic. Nowadays, earning Rs 1 crore per film is common. However, this wasn't always the case, particularly for female actresses. Today, we discuss a female superstar who made headlines by charging Rs 1 crore for a film. Can you guess who she is?
Born on August 13, 1963, in Meenampatti village in Tamil Nadu, this actress began her career as a child artist at age four. Her real name was Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, but she is famously known as 'Sridevi'. Yes, you read that right!
Sridevi is often referred to as the "first female superstar" of Indian cinema. She dominated the industry for nearly five decades. She worked primarily in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Sridevi's filmography includes hits like 'ChaalBaaz', 'Mr. India', 'Sadma', 'Chandni', 'Judaai', 'Lamhe', 'English Vinglish', and 'Mom'. She starred in almost 300 films and worked with top actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan.
Producer Boney Kapoor was reportedly captivated by Sridevi after seeing her in a Tamil film. He later cast her in 'Mr. India'. The two fell in love during the making of the movie. At that time, Boney Kapoor was married to Mona Shourie Kapoor since 1983. Their marriage ended in 1996 when he married Sridevi.
If reports are accurate, Sridevi was the first Indian heroine to charge Rs 1 crore for a Bollywood film. This milestone marked a significant moment in the industry's history.
Sridevi's death was surrounded by controversy. She passed away on February 24, 2018, at age 54. Her death was due to accidental drowning in her guest room at Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai.
Sridevi's legacy continues to inspire many aspiring actors and actresses across India and beyond.
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