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Jackie Shroff's Heartfelt Tribute to Sridevi on Her 8th Death Anniversary

Actor Jackie Shroff paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Sridevi on the eighth anniversary of her passing by sharing a vintage photo on Instagram. Sridevi, celebrated as Indian cinema's first female superstar, had a career spanning over five decades, beginning as a child actor. She passed away in 2018 at the age of 54 due to accidental drowning in Dubai. Jackie Shroff, who co-starred with her in films like "Karma," will next be seen in the comedy "Welcome To The Jungle."

Key Points: Jackie Shroff Pays Tribute to Sridevi on Death Anniversary

  • Jackie Shroff shares sepia-toned photo
  • Sridevi was Indian cinema's first female superstar
  • Her career spanned over 50 years
  • She passed away in Dubai in 2018
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On Sridevi's 8th death anniversary, Jackie Shroff pays heartfelt tribute

Jackie Shroff remembers Sridevi on her 8th death anniversary with a vintage photo. The actress's legendary career and legacy are recalled.

"Sridevi ji Forever in our hearts! - Jackie Shroff"

Mumbai, Feb 24

On the eighth death anniversary of Sridevi, actor Jackie Shroff remembered his late co-star, saying she continues to live on in the hearts of millions through her timeless performances.

Jackie took to Instagram Stories, where he shared a sepia-toned vintage photograph of the late actress dressed as a dancer.

For the caption, Jackie, who has worked with Sridevi in films such as "Karma" and "Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja" wrote: "Sridevi ji Forever in our hearts! (13 Aug 1963-24 Feb 2018)."

Sridevi was cited as the "first female superstar" of Indian cinema. Her career spanned over 50 years in a wide range of genres.

Sridevi made her debut as a child in the 1967 Tamil film Kandhan Karunai at the age of four and began playing lead roles as a child in M. A. Thirumugam's 1969 mythological Tamil film Thunaivan.

Her first role as an on-screen adult came in 1976 at age 13, in the Tamil film Moondru Mudichu. She soon established herself as a leading female star of South Indian cinema, with roles in such films as 16 Vayathinile, Sigappu Rojakkal, Padaharella Vayasu, Varumayin Niram Sivappu, Meendum Kokila, Premabhishekam, Vazhvey Maayam, Moondram Pirai, Aakhari Poratam, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari and Kshana Kshanam.

Sridevi passed away on February 24, 2018, at age 54 in Dubai due to accidental drowning in her hotel bathtub.

She was last seen on the big screen in 2017 in the film "Mom". In the action thriller, the actress played a vigilante who sets out to avenge her stepdaughter after she is raped at a party.

Talking about Jackie, he will next be seen in Ahmed Khan's upcoming comedy film titled "Welcome To The Jungle".

The film has a huge star cast including names such as Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Can't believe it's been 8 years already. She was a legend who transcended regional cinema. From Tamil to Hindi, she owned every role. Her comic timing in "ChaalBaaz" was just brilliant!
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the tribute is nice, the article spends a lot of time listing her filmography and the cast of Jackie's new movie. The focus should remain on her legacy and the tragic loss.
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Sarah B
Her journey is incredible. Starting at age 4 and becoming the biggest female star in the country. "Mom" was such a powerful final performance. A true icon.
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Karthik V
The phrase "first female superstar" is absolutely correct. Before her, heroines were just side characters. She carried films on her shoulders. Hema Malini ji and Rekha ji were great, but Sridevi's stardom was different. Miss her.
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Nisha Z
My mother's favourite actress. We still watch "English Vinglish" together. She had that rare quality of making you feel every emotion. Jackie Shroff and her had great chemistry in their films too.

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