Priyanka Chopra unveils first look of Sridevi biography 'Empress' on her birth anniversary
Mumbai, August 13
Priyanka Chopra marked Sridevi's birth anniversary by unveiling the first look at the cover of 'Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi', an upcoming book on the late actor's life, career and legacy.
Priyanka shared the cover on her Instagram Stories, offering an update on the biography authored by Dhiraj U. Kumarr and published by Westland Books.
The cover carries an endorsement from Amitabh Bachchan, describing Sridevi as "The epitome of unmitigated talent". The book is listed as "coming soon".
Sharing the cover, Priyanka wrote, "The one and only. You are so missed. Happy heavenly birthday #Sridevi #Empress....coming soon."
Boney Kapoor, Sridevi's husband, reshared Priyanka's post on his Instagram Stories. Westland Books had announced the publication of an official biography on Sridevi in 2023.
The biography is set to chronicle Sridevi's journey in Indian cinema, including her illustrious career, personal journey and enduring legacy.
Sridevi began her acting career as a child, making her debut at the age of four in the 1967 Tamil film 'Kandhan Karunai'. She made her first Bollywood appearance in the 1972 film 'Rani Mera Naam'.
The late actor was among the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema and dominated commercial films during the 1980s and 1990s.
She got married to Boney Kapoor in 1996. The couple had two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, who are now following in their mother's footsteps by pursuing acting careers in Bollywood.
Sridevi tragically passed away in 2018 in Dubai. In her career, she was honoured with several prestigious awards and was also given the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2013.
The actress made her acting debut at the age of four with the 1967 Tamil film 'Kandhan Karunai'. Later, in 1972, she made her first appearance in Bollywood with the film 'Rani Mera Naam'.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The title 'Empress' is absolutely perfect for her. Nobody commanded the screen like Sridevi did. I just hope the book does justice to her incredible career and doesn't focus too much on the personal controversies. She deserved better from the media while she was alive.
I still remember watching 'Sadma' and crying my eyes out. Her range as an actress was unmatched—she could make you laugh, cry, and be in awe all in the same film. This biography is going to be a treasure for all cinema lovers. Miss you, Sridevi ma'am! 💔
Good to see this being done respectfully. However, I do wish the publishers would have consulted more people from the South Indian film industry—Sridevi was equally a legend down South before Bollywood. Her Tamil and Telugu films deserve as much recognition as her Hindi ones. Just saying.
Sridevi was the epitome of grace and talent. From being a child artist to becoming the 'first female superstar' of Indian cinema, her story is inspiring. I love that Priyanka Chopra, who herself has made India proud on global platforms, is associated with this project. Two queens! 👑
I'm not familiar with all of Sridevi's work but my Indian friends have told me a lot about her. It's touching to see a legend remembered this way. Her story is a significant piece of cinema history, not just for India but for the world. Will definitely pick up this book to learn more.
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