In memoriam: Sridevi

Sridevi. Photo: Reuters

I learned this morning with shock and sadness of the untimely death of Sridevi. She was, of course, an electrifying presence onscreen. Vivacious, beautiful, and a wonderful dancer, she elevated the films in which she starred. She retired from the screen after her 1996 marriage, but returned a few years ago with the charming English Vinglish, in which her intelligence and emotional truth as an actress and her flair for comedy were showcased. Our thoughts go out to her family, loved ones, and many fans; she was taken from us far too soon.

Posts on the films of Sridevi:

• Chandni (Moonlight, 1989); the song "Lagi aaj sawan ki" from Chandni is also one of Six Favorite Songs from Yash Chopra Films
• Lamhe (Moments, 1991)
• English Vinglish (2012), also featured in Favorites of 2013: Contemporary Bollywood