There are certain things that we are faced with in life which we can never come to terms with, no matter what. There are a few losses which can never be made up for by anyone, and the void that was created remains till eternity. Everything that happens does not always happen for the best, and the untimely death of Bollywood’s legend, Sridevi is the best proof of that. It still manages to shatter us all the same when we get back to that heinous day when she drowned in her bathtub, and we shudder to think what she must have gone through.
Sridevi graced Indian cinema with her presence when she was all but four years old in the movie Kandan Karunai, which came out in the year 1967. She was that actress produced by Bollywood who literally grew up in front of us and won our hearts time and again. With her impeccable expressions, flawless beauty, perfect acting and some moves to die for, Sridevi would have still ruled B town had she been with us today. However, life must go on, and she has given us some amazing movies with which we shall always feel her presence with us. While some of her best performances were glorious movies like Sadma, Mr. India, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, English Vinglish, Chandni, and Judaai, she has starred in some movies, which though were underrated, did not bring down the image of Sridevi as an actor in any way.
Here are some of the most loved underrated movies of this legend of Bollywood:
Jaag Utha Insan – The Age Old Battle Between Caste And Love
Image Credit: Movie – Jaag Utha Insan
This movie saw Sridevi in her one of best avatars. Jaag Utha Insaan had Sridevi play the role of an eminent dancer, and that is just how she set the screen on fire. Sridevi is seen playing the magical role of a goddess and she successfully beguiles us with her captivating charm.
Mr Bechara – The Story Of Forgotten Love And New Found Love
Image Credit: Movie – Mr Bechara
This 1996 movie featured Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Nagarjuna. Mr Bechara had Sridevi play the role of a patient who had lost her memory. Not only did she look lovely in the movie, but she also stunned one and all with her comic scenes and her scenes of attachment with the little kid.
Heer Ranjha – The Tragic Tale Of Love Lost
Image Credit: Movie – Heer Ranjha
Sridevi’s grace in Heer Ranjha will forever be etched in our minds This was the Indian equivalent to Romeo Juliet and Sridevi’s dreamlike appearance proved to be a saving grace for otherwise flop movie. Sridevi delivered an impeccable performance in the movie, which though went unrecognized, is still remembered by all her fans. It was her looks and that ravishing smile which kept us enthralled, and her performance was praiseworthy.
Aulad – The Struggling Tale Of Mothers
Image Credit: Movie – Aulad
Aulad was one movie which saw two prominent actresses of the south, Sridevi and Jaya Prada share the screen space. While both are extraordinary when it comes to acting, we could not take our eyes off of the legendary Sridevi. She is thought to be dead in the first part of the movie, but the real melodrama begins with the return of Devki in the next part of the film, and the movie is definitely worth a watch all because of Sridevi.
Gumrah – The Grim Tale Of Love Between The Tapori And The Singer
Image Credit: Movie – Gumrah
This movie features the beautiful Sridevi as a singer and we also have the legendary Sanjay Dutt. Just like her fans in real life, Sanjay Dutt was also a fan of Sridevi in this movie, and the moving scene in the jail depicted and established Sridevi as one of the finest actors that Indian cinema will forever grieve to have lost.
With these movies and countless more, Sridevi rose to prominence in the world of Indian cinema, but fate had something else in store for her, and we all hope that she is watching over all of us.
