Wishing Sridevi a very Happy Birthday

Bollywood actor Sridevi turned a year older on Tuesday as she is all set to celebrate her 50th birthday. Born on August 13, 1963, one of the most prominent actresses still has a huge fan following from south to B'town. She was one of the celebrated actress in South India, later ventured in Hindi films, marking a special name for herself.

Sridevi was born in Tamil Nadu on August 13, 1963 to Telugu mother Rajeswari and Tamil father Ayyappan. She has a sister and two step brothers. Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor and has two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi.

Sridevi began her career as a child actor before making her debut as a leading lady in 1976 in a Tamil film. But it was 1983 when film ‘Sadma’ brought her recognition in the Hindi cinema. Her most notable roles include Miss Hawa Hawaii in 'Mr. India' (1987), title role in 'Chandni' (1989), Viji/Nehalata in 'Moondram Pirai'/'Sadma' (1983), Rajini in 'Nagina' (1986), Anju/Manju in 'ChaalBaaz' (1989), Pallavi/Pooja 'Lamhe' (1991), and Kaajal in 'Judaai' (1997).

After 1997, the actress took a fifteen years long break to be with her children. In 2012, she came back with a bang with the movie titled English Vinglish. Even after such a long break from B-Town, her talent and skills in the movie were simply perfect. In fact, many felt that even at this age, the actress looked as charming as ever.