Top 97 Quotes & Sayings by Sridevi

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actress Sridevi.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan, professionally credited with her stage name Sridevi, was an Indian actress and film producer who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "First Female Superstar" of Indian cinema, she was the recipient of various accolades, including a National Film Award, a Nandi Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award, the Kerala State Film Award, four Filmfare Awards, including a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and three Filmfare Awards South. Sridevi's career in Indian cinema spanned over 50 years in a range of genres from slapstick comedy to epic dramas. She was known for her reticent and introverted personality, but headstrong and outspoken screen persona, regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. In 2013, Sridevi was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour, for her contribution to the Indian culture through performing arts She was also voted 'India's Greatest Actress in 100 Years' in a CNN-IBN national poll conducted in 2013 on the occasion of the centenary of Indian cinema.

Indian - Actress | August 13, 1963 - February 24, 2018

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Love gives me the energy.

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I have been wearing clothes designed by Maheshwari for many years now.

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I snack on sauteed peanuts, a whole fruit, lots of cheese - especially goat cheese - with multi-grain crackers and dark chocolate. These are my weaknesses. I make it a point to eat every two hours.

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Listen to your parents; respect them. They are well wishers.

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I am glad that I am in a position to select scripts I would be comfortable working in.

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I don't want to be a glamour doll. I want roles which provide me the scope to perform.

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I've been working since I was four. My life has only been about shootings, studios, and home.

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After marriage, every woman wants to settle down and have children. I have no regrets. I was occupied in my little world, enjoying each and every experience that came my way.

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I'm concerned about my children being so much in the media.

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I am a big fan of Meryl Streep.

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The Padma Shri came as a very pleasant surprise. I am deeply honoured. I don't know what I did to deserve it, but I must have done something right to be honoured by our government.

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Til marriage and motherhood happened, I was devoted to my work. I didn't see anything beyond it.

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I love to paint.

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I loved Vidya Balan's performance in 'The Dirty Picture' and 'Kahaani.'

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I have always believed that your face is a mirror to your nature.

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My approach to selecting a film is very simple - it should touch my heart.

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It is very important for an artiste to be excited about her work in every phase of her career. If a tiredness seeps into one's attitude, it will show in the quality of one's work.

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Though I was the last child in the family, I was the first to enter the film industry.

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Jewelery is my weakness. Whenever I see any jewellery, I am unable to control myself. My daughters or somebody has to cool me down.

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My father was a lawyer. I was fascinated to become a lawyer, too.

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You can never get used to success. Every time, it is a new thing. Every time, you feel different.

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Though born in Los Angeles, U.S.A., I am a typical Tamil girl.

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'Mom' is an emotional family drama that's also thrilling. It's the story about a mother and a daughter, their emotions, and how their lives change. Being a mother myself helped me understand those emotions better.

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It is a heartening experience to know that you are loved and being missed.

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Irrespective of which part of the world you live, family is special, and we'd do anything to protect our loved ones.

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Oil your hair and take a head massage as often as possible for better blood circulation.

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Competition can never be eliminated from this industry. There is nothing wrong with it. It keeps you on your toes, making you work harder.

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Audiences want to watch heroine-oriented films, and even writers are writing scripts for women. I am very happy to see this change.

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'English Vinglish' is simple; that's why people like it. The film has simplicity and sensitivity. There is no melodrama. Some things have been conveyed just through expressions and no lines.

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I am always grateful for what I've got.

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I feel every film has its own charm and gets made for a purpose.

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I am thankful to my fans and producers that I am on my toes all the time to do better. The day you feel you have achieved it all or you are something, then you are gone, and that thought never came to me.

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'Mr. India' was a turning point. Before that, Hindi moviegoers saw me just as a glamour girl. After 'Mr. India,' they felt I could act.

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I had great memories as a child artist.

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It's directors' choice if they want to work with me. Not mine.

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Once we decided to be in this industry, we have to be ready for everything. You have to be strong but hard working. No pain, no gain.

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I am in awe of Hrithik Roshan. He is so fabulous. He is like an all-rounder. I think he deserves to be in a Hollywood film.

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I have always told my daughters not to be dependent on anyone in any capacity.

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In my career, many a times I was not able to be part of many films, and there were many reasons for them. But I don't know why people still talk only about why I didn't do 'Bahubali 1' and '2.'

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It's all about the script. I don't want to do something which makes me feel uncomfortable. It should suit my image and age.

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I felt that 'English Vinglish' was tailor-made for me since I found my character Shashi so relatable. Her simplicity and sensitivity attracted me towards the role.

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I never decide or plan things.

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My husband himself is a producer, so we know the practical difficulties of producers.

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For me, stardom is feeling happiness and being positive.

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'English Vinglish' has given me so much respect. I am really thankful to director Gauri Shinde and her husband R. Balki. They blindly believed in me.

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I eat, sleep, and breathe movies. Though I didn't understand the seriousness of films when I made my debut, I felt on top of the world.

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Lunch, for me, usually consists of lots of salad and sometimes smoked or grilled salmon, tofu, or feta cheese. I make sure to add a lot of greens to my salad. I accompany this with some dal.

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I never thought I will ever get back into films when I took that break. 'English Vinglish' just happened.

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I am a simple, ordinary mother.

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I lived my 'Mom' character. I became Devaki.

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I was a good student. For a while, my parents did make me cope with school and films simultaneously. But after a point, this wasn't practical. I had to choose between studies and films. I chose films.

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Exercise, yoga, and systematic life definitely helps you, but basically, you have to be happy.

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I liked Rajamouli's 'Eega.' He is a great technician, and I would be happy to get a chance to work with him.

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I have never planned my career. I chose those films with which I could relate myself. But if given a chance, I would love to do the kind of roles Meryl Streep has done.

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I play roles now that suit my age.

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What you feel inside reflects on your face. So be happy and positive all the time.

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I started working since I was four years old. All I remember is I wanted to become a star.

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In the '80s, the brand-endorsement market was quite nascent.

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Include ample fruits and vegetables in your diet and no fried or oily food.

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Being a mother is the most beautiful thing happened to me. I am enjoying every bit of it.