Birthday Special: Many people used to call Sridevi as 'Rattu Tota'

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Sridevi, born Sri Amma Yanger Ayyapan in Chennai in 1963, started her acting career at the age of four and became a lead actress by ten

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Her first film role was in "Kandhaan Karunai," where she played 'Lord Karthikeya' She quickly became popular as a child artist and juggled school with two film shifts daily.

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Sridevi's father, a lawyer, supported her career by hiring a tutor to accompany her on sets Despite this, her education took a backseat to her burgeoning film career.

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At ten, she was cast as a lead actress by cinematographer Balu Mahendra in "Mondru Modichu," starring alongside Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan

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Sridevi transitioned to Hindi cinema with "Solvan Saawan," which initially flopped However, she found massive success with "Himmatwala" in 1982, which skyrocketed her popularity.

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Known for her introverted nature, Sridevi often kept to herself on film sets but was highly professional Her breakout role in "Mr. India" made her a household name across India.

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Despite struggling with Hindi, she delivered compelling performances with the help of dubbing artists Critics sometimes called her 'Rattu Tota' for memorizing her lines.

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Sridevi eventually married producer Boney Kapoor and took a break from acting after the birth of her daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi, returning with the hit film "English Vinglish" in 2012

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Her career saw many blockbuster films, and she won multiple awards, including a National Award for her role in "Mom" Tragically, she passed away in Dubai in 2018.

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Sridevi's legacy endures, with many considering her one of the greatest actresses ever, celebrated for her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft