Sridevi – End of an era
Over the last couple of days, there have been a lot of speculations over her death. Was it alcohol overdose? Foul play? In an attempt to boost their TRPs, some news channels went a bit overboard and tried to sensationalise her tragic death which was largely unfair. Nevertheless, no matter how she died and what the exact cause of her death will be, Sridevi has left an unforgettable aura over her fans. In an era of superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, she was Bollywood’s first female diva. Then came Madhuri. Then Kajol. Aishwarya. Karishma. And so many more. But undoubtedly, she was the first reigning queen. An actor par excellence who stole screen space from her male counterparts. An enchantress who commanded a large fan following of her own. She was charming, sensual, graceful, flawless, someone who could make us cry, laugh and put us in so many different moods and emotions at will. Who can forget her movies and brilliant acting? Her jovial Charlie Chaplin act in Mr. India, her electrifying dances, her beautiful expressions. Then the brilliant performances like the one in Sadma. Kamal Hassan singing her the lullaby "Sur mein ankhiyon mein" and her child like acting which keeps bringing the tears in our eyes. We were the fortunate ones to watch some of her best movies in our teens - Chaalbaaz, Chandni, Lamhe, Sridevi crooning and swaying to the beats of the song "Har kisiko nahi milta yahan pyar zindagi mein" on a beach in Feroze Khan's Jaanbaaz. These are memories which are still fresh in our minds today. Hindi Film Industry and her fans will fondly remember this captivating actress. To this Superstar, I must say - Thank you for entertaining us all these years. You will be missed. warm regards Sandeep Heble
