Sridevi was the ‘First Female Superstar’ of Indian cinema and her acting debut at the mere age of four with a mythological film, Thunaivan and later starred opposite many superstars of Indian cinema. While the actress is credited with more than 300 films and she was one of the most successful heroine of her era and was even paid higher than her male counterparts.
There are several unknown facts about Sridevi, and her life has been an inspiration to million. However, despite being one of the most powerful actresses of her time, she faced sexual abuse in the industry. ALSO READ | Sridevi Birth Anniversary: 5 Unknown Facts About The Talent Powerhouse
The superstar of Indian cinema once talked about the same and she was once asked about how she was able to portray different women in her films after living a cloistered life in the studios. Sridevi replied that she was once doing a film in which the hero was constantly hitting on her.
Moreover, she kept rejecting his advances, and she was furious.
In one of the scenes, where she was supposed to walk ahead, and the hero had to follow her in a jeep, he deliberately ran the vehicle over her foot. Narrating the whole incident, the stunning actress revealed: “People think I have experienced nothing but there is a lot I have gone through in life.” ALSO READ | Janhvi Kapoor Remembers Mom Sridevi On Mother’s Day As She Shares Priceless Childhood Memory; Actress Says, ‘Running Out Of Pictures'
Sridevi finally took a break from her acting career with a hiatus of 15 years. She returned to acting with the film English Vinglish in 2012. With a successful comeback, Sridevi was soaring high both professionally and personally. But the news of her sudden demise from drowning in February 2018 shook the nation.
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