Sridevi, popularly known as Hawa Hawai, was the 1st female superstar of Indian cinema. She started as a child actress and worked for 50 years in the industry, acting in more than 300 films across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Sridevi’s net worth when she died was around ₹250 crore. She was among the highest-paid actresses and earned multiple Filmfare and Padma Shri awards.
Wiki: Sridevi
| Birth Name/Full Name | Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan |
| Birth Date and Age | 13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018 (aged 54 at passing) |
| Birthplace | Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac | Leo ♌ |
| Residence | Mumbai and Chennai (at the time of passing) |
| Profession | Actress, Producer |
| Most Famous Movie | Mr. India, Chandni, Sadma, Lamhe, ChaalBaaz |
| Active since | 1967–2018 |
| Debut Movie | Kandhan Karunai (1967, Tamil, as child artist); Solva Sawan (1979, Hindi lead) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Home-schooled (private tutors due to acting career) |
| Education | Did not attend regular school; focused on acting career. |
| College | Did not attend |
| Marital Status | Married to Boney Kapoor (1996–2018) |
| Kids | 2 daughters: Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor |
Sridevi’s Net Worth
In 2018, Sridevi’s net worth before her death was around ₹250 crore. This mainly included income from her film career, investments in real estate, luxury vehicles, and band endorsements.
| Net Worth | Estimated at ₹250 crore (Sridevi’s net worth in dollars: $35 million) |
| Revenue Streams | Movies ₹3.4–4.5 crore per film)
Annual brand endorsements revenue about ₹13 crore per year Royalties from her films and songs |
| Luxury Items Owned | 3 bungalows in Mumbai and Chennai valued at ₹62–82 crore
7 luxury cars worth ₹9 crore, including two Bentley cars, Audi, Ford, and Porsche Cayenne Extensive saree and jewelry collection |
Sridevi’s Major Brand Endorsements
She was among the first Bollywood superstars to become the sought-after face for major brands. No matter if it was during her peak years or comeback era, Sridevi was always the first choice for brands. One such example includes Lux. She was the face of Lux soap in the 1990s and returned for campaigns in 2016 alongside other Bollywood icons.
- Tanishq
- Ching’s Secret
- Dabur Amla Hair Oil
- Vanish Detergent
- Joyalukkas Jewellery
- Fiona Digital RO
- Shanthi Masala
- Mahidhara Real Estate
- Karnataka Gold Festival
- WitalSee/Wee Stores
Investments and Business Ventures of Sridevi
Despite being the top-paid actress, there are no publicly available records of her business ventures. As such, she personally didn’t own or run any major business ventures. Sridevi had also not made any notable investments except for real estate.
Sridevi’s Philanthropy and Social Contributions
During her lifetime, Sridevi was actively involved in charitable works and after she passed away, her husband and family are carrying on this legacy. Boney Kapoor donated a substantial amount of money in 2018 (after Sridevi’s death) along with half of her estate. Additionally, a school was also built under her name to provide free education to underprivileged children.
One of her favorite sarees was auctioned and the amount was donated to Concern India Foundation, that supports children, women, and differently-abled.
Sridevi’s Personal Life
Born to a lawyer father, Ayyapan, and housemaker Rajeswari, Sridevi grew up speaking Tamil and Telugu. She had 1 sister (Srilatha) and 2 step brothers.
At the age of 4, Sridevi made her acting debut in a Tamil movie and later shifted to Bollywood. In 1996, she married Boney Kapoor (producer and elder brother of Anil Kapoor) and the couple had 2 daughters. Throughout her career, she kept her family life as private as possible.
Records and Achievements of Sridevi
In her film career spanning half a decade, Sridevi won several awards. Her versatile acting in multiple Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi) was widely acclaimed.
In 2013, she was presented with Padma Shri award, India’s 4th-highest civilian honor.
In 2018, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress posthumously for Mom (her 300th film).
- Kerala State Film Award, Best Child Artist – Poombatta (1971)
- Filmfare Award South, Special Award – 16 Vayathinile (1977)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award, Best Actress – Moondram Pirai (1981)
- Filmfare Award South, Best Actress (Tamil) – Meendum Kokila (1982)
- Filmfare Special Award – Nagina (1986)
- Filmfare Special Award – Mr. India (1987)
- Filmfare Award, Best Actress – ChaalBaaz (1990)
- Filmfare Award South, Best Actress (Telugu) – Kshana Kshanam (1991)
- Nandi Award, Best Actress – Kshana Kshanam (1991)
- Filmfare Award, Best Actress – Lamhe (1992)
- Filmfare President Honor Award – English Vinglish (2013)
- BIG Star Entertainment Award, Most Entertaining Actress – English Vinglish (2013)
- Stardust Award, Best Actress – Drama – English Vinglish (2013)
- Hello Magazine Hall of Fame Award, Outstanding Performance – English Vinglish (2013)
- NDTV Indian of the Year, Entertainer of the Year – English Vinglish (2013)
- Jagran Film Festival, Best Actress – English Vinglish (2013)
- Zee Cine Award, Best Actress (Jury’s Choice) – Mom (2018)
- GQ Awards India, Excellence in Acting – Mom (2018)
- Lux Golden Rose Award, Power Packed of the Year – Mom (2018)
- Masala! Awards Dubai, Outstanding Performance – Mom (2018)
- Bollywood Film Journalists Award, Best Actress – Mom (2018)
- National Film Award, Best Actress – Mom (2018)
- International Indian Film Academy Award, Best Actress – Mom (2018)
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – (2019, posthumous)
Sridevi’s Cars
With the total value of Sridevi’s car collection estimated to be around ₹9 crore, her fleet has the following notable ones:
- Porsche Cayenne ₹1.2 crore (when new)
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class: S350d ₹1.6 crore and Maybach S560 ₹2 crore
- Audi A6 ₹60–65 lakh
- Range Rover Evoque ₹60–65 lakh
- Mercedes-Benz GLE ₹90 lakh
Sridevi’s Real Estate and Properties
Before she died, Sridevi owned 3 bungalows in Mumbai and Chennai, valued at over ₹80 crore.
Chennai Mansion was her first house, which spread across 4 acres and features luxurious interiors, along with art and artifacts decorative that Sridevi bought from around the world.
Sridevi made huge investments in Mumbai properties. The family previously lived in a duplex apartment in the Kubelisque Building, Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai, valued at around ₹65 crore.
She also owned 4 apartments in the Green Acres area, Andheri, Mumbai (sold for a total of ₹12 crore). In Chennai, Sridevi once owned a farmhouse and lands, but later these were sold. Her Chennai mansion now marks a significant landmark of her success.
Future Plans & Projects of Sridevi
While visiting her nephew’s wedding in Dubai in 2018, unfortunately, Sridevi passed away suddenly. To honor her legacy, Boney Kapoor has announced the sequel of Sridevi’s movie, Mom, starring Khushi Kapoor in the lead role.
