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India Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
7 must-watch movies of Sridevi
7 must-watch movies of Sridevi August 12, 2025 Sridevi left an unforgettable treasure of films. From romantic films to fantasy drama, she always gave a memorable performance. Here are her 7 must-watch films. This film revolves around the story of a young girl whose mental state regresses to a 6-year-old child after an accident. This role shows Sridevi's versatility as an actor. Sadma (1983) This is a fantasy film about a woman with shape-shifting ability seeking revenge. Sridevi was praised for her acting, expression, and dancing in the film. Nagina (1986) Starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi, this film follows a man who uses an invisibility device to fight crime. Sridevi plays the role of Seema, a fearless journalist in the film. Mr. India (1987) This film is about a girl named Chandni whose life takes an unexpected turn when her fiance meets with an accident. She faces a dilemma between her past love and her new life. Chandni (1989) Sridevi plays a double role in this film. The story is about two sisters who were separated at birth and have grown up in different circumstances. Chaalbaaz (1989) Starring Anil Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, and Sridevi, this film is about a greedy woman who gets lured by wealth. She asks her husband to marry another woman, in exchange for money, but later regrets her decision. Judaai (1997) This film is about a homemaker who learns English, which helps her to rediscover herself and regain her lost confidence. Her role in the film was very inspiring and heartfelt. English Vinglish (2012)
News18
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vanshika Honours Dad Satish Kaushik With Wholesome Video, But There Is A Twist
Vanshika Kaushik made a fun reel with Imaan's mother, Juhi Babbar, recreating one of the iconic scenes from his comedy hit Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta. Late actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik left behind not just a legacy of iconic films but also heartwarming family traditions. One such tradition is now being carried forward by his daughter, Vanshika Kaushik. Every year on Raksha Bandhan, Vanshika ties a rakhi to Imaan Babbar Soni, the son of actors Anup Soni and Juhi Babbar, a ritual her father began years ago. This year's festival was even more special as Vanshika decided to add a special twist to the celebration. Along with tying the rakhi, Vanshika Kaushik also made a fun reel with Imaan's mother, Juhi Babbar. She chose to honour her father in the most heartwarming way possible by recreating one of his iconic scenes from the comedy hit Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta. Sharing the video on Instagram, she wrote, 'Carrying forward the tradition my father started of me tying Rakhee to my dear brother Imaan Babbar Soni, son of Juhi Babbar Soni and Anupam Soni. This new tradition of making a reel on Rakhee, Juhi didi and I have started! Thank you to Aarya Babbar bhaiya for selecting the perfect reel for Juhi didi and me to recreate. It's so much fun to play my dad." View this post on Instagram A post shared by vanshika kaushik (@vanshikakaushik_15) Satish Kaushik's Film Career Satish Kaushik was a versatile actor, writer, director and producer who left an indelible mark with his unforgettable performances in films and a unique sense of humour. He gained recognition in the 1980s and 1990s for his work in films like Mr India, Saajan Chale Sasural and Judaai. Satish was also known for his work as a writer and director. Throughout his career, he has also directed films such as Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain. Satish Kaushik Last Film Satish Kaushik's last film was with Raj Babbar, Anup Soni and Shwetaabh Singh, each bringing powerful performances to this gripping story. Titled MIRG, the film was a captivating thriller that took audiences on an unforgettable journey through the mystical forests of Himachal Pradesh. This gripping film marked one of his final on-screen appearances and is now available to stream for free on JioHotstar following its successful theatrical release. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sridevi was ‘bright, sharp' but had to ‘play dumb' to avoid male actors' unwanted advances, recalls Poonam Dhillon: ‘She would say ask mummy'
Bollywood actor Sridevi's stardom would make even top leading male actors burn with envy. Veteran actor and Sridevi's co-star, Poonam Dhillon, recently shared that despite being at the peak of her career, the late actor sometimes had to 'play dumb' in order to be accepted in the male-dominated film industry. In an interaction with ANI, Poonam Dhillon shared that female actors often had to act naive and ignore lewd jokes made by male stars just to avoid unwanted advances. She said, 'The moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with them, they used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. Being dumb was very convenient for years.' Poonam admitted that even a superstar like Sridevi had to resort to the same tactic. She shared, 'Sridevi is such a brilliant actor, she cannot be so brilliant if she was dumb. Media would say she is dumb, because she would say, 'Ask mummy, ask mummy.' That was a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe that that woman could perform on screen the way she did if she was dumb. It has to come from some space and it came from her mind.' Poonam also spoke about working with Sridevi and how she admired her even before she became a major name in the Hindi film industry. Poonam recalled acting in the Hindi remakes of Sridevi's South films and said, 'I was a fan because I did 2-3 remix of her South Indian films. I starred in films like Judaai and Karma but she was this most subdued person.' Neeta Lulla, who had worked extensively with Sridevi, had also lauded the actor's understanding of fashion and colours. She shared, 'The thing with Sridevi was that she was very particular about the colour she wore and the whites that she wore. And that was very challenging. She is the one person I have learned a lot from. I learned about styling, colours, which colour will go on an outdoor shoot and which will go during indoor shoot. Also, the kind of fabric that I should be using. She was very evolved in her mindset on every aspect of her character narrative, be it colours, makeup, fabric, anything.' Sridevi passed away at the age of 54 after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2018. She was married to producer Boney Kapoor, and the couple had two daughters — Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, whose film made history, ran in theatres for 100 days, suddenly left a hit show due to..., name is...
Meet actress, whose film made history, ran in theatres for 100 days, suddenly left a hit show due to..., name is... Bollywood actress Upasana Singh has starred in several Hindi and Punjabi hits. Her acting prowess and captivating screen-presence have stolen the hearts of many. One of her most memorable performances that made a terrific impact was from the 1997 film Judaai. Starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar in the lead roles, Upasana portrayed a double role in the film. She played the role of a deaf-mute. she was Paresh Rawal's wife, while at the same time, she was his daughter and played Johnny Lever's love interest. Her dialogue 'abba dabba jabba,' brought her instant fan following. Moreover, the film garnered praise from many. Which film of Upasana Singh ran for 100 days? Upasana stepped into acting as a child artist in 1986 with the film Babul . Later, she appeared in 1988 film Bai Chali Sasariye , a Rajasthani language film. The film ran in theatres for 100 days and created history in Rajasthan cinema. Following that she portrayed numerous supporting roles in films such as Darr, Jawani Zindabad, Loafer, Judaai, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Old Is Gold, My Friend Ganesha, Golmaal Returns, and Hungama. Singh also captivated audiences with her comic roles, and also appeared in many popular series like Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Pari Hoon Main, Maayka, Ye Meri Life Hai, Bani – Ishq Da Kalma and Sonpari. Why Upasana Singh left Kapil Sharma's show? Singh later became a household name as 'Bua' in the hit TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil. Her humours style was a massive hit, quickly making her fan-favourite. Despite enjoying immense popularity on the show, Upasana revealed that why she unexpectedly left the show mid-way. Explaining the reason behind her departure from The Kapil Sharma Show, Singh told Siddharth Kannan, 'Kapil Sharma's show ran for two and a half years, but at one point, I felt there was nothing left for me to do, yet I continued working. I didn't leave the show because of any issues; I had already discussed this with Kapil beforehand.' After some 'friction' with the channel, Upasana told that she couldn't join the show back as she was contractually obligated to Colors. 'At that time, Kapil was trying to crack the role of main lead. He also said that let me get out of all his, then I will do it. It was during that time that Kapil and Colors had some friction. My contract was with Colors and I did not have a contract with Kapil's team. So when Kapil moved to Sony, I couldn't because I had a contract with Colors.' Singh added.
News18
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Poonam Dhillon Says Media Would Write Sridevi Was 'Dumb': 'Sometimes If Non-Veg Jokes...'
Last Updated: Poonam and Sridevi shared screen space in films like Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Poonam's movies Red Rose and Nishana were Hindi remakes of Sridevi's earlier Tamil and Telugu hits. Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon recently opened up about the challenges faced by actresses in the early days of Indian cinema, revealing how many, including the late Sridevi, were often misunderstood for deliberately playing 'dumb" on film sets. In a conversation with ANI, Poonam shared that she herself often played the 'dumb blonde" during her early years in the industry. 'Oh, I've done that for years. I was this dumb blonde. I didn't understand anything anybody was saying for years and years," she recalled with a laugh. Elaborating on the reason behind this behaviour, Poonam said it was often a protective mechanism. 'Sometimes if non-veg jokes were being cracked on the set, you didn't sit and guffaw with them. You just pretended you didn't understand what they've said. So that, you know, that little distance is maintained," she explained. 'Because the moment you start backslapping and cracking non-veg jokes with the heroes, they, in our times, used to think that it's a signal that you are a little more than willing for certain things. So being dumb was very convenient for years." She also defended Sridevi, who was often labelled as 'dumb" by the media despite her legendary acting skills. 'Sridevi is such a brilliant actor. She cannot be so brilliant if she were dumb," said Poonam. 'The media would write, 'oh she's dumb. She'll say ask mummy, ask mummy.' I say that's a ploy. She's a very bright and sharp girl. Otherwise, how can she be such an amazing actor? I refuse to believe it." Poonam and Sridevi shared screen space in films like Sone Pe Suhaaga and Judaai. Additionally, Poonam's movies Red Rose and Nishana were Hindi remakes of Sridevi's earlier Tamil and Telugu hits. Reflecting on their time together, Poonam noted, 'I've always been an admirer of her work. I have worked with her in a couple of films. But she was a subdued person." Sridevi, widely regarded as India's first female superstar, passed away on February 24, 2018, in Dubai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. First Published:
