The late Sridevi was one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, especially in the 1980s and the 1990s. From her many collaborations with Anil Kapoor (Mr. India, Lamhe) to her later projects (English Vinglish, Mom), have a look at where you can stream all of Sridevi’s best movies in India.
Which Sridevi movies should I watch first?
The best Sridevi movies to get started with would be her comedic and romantic projects in the 1980s. These include the Yash Chopra-directed movies: Chandni and Lamhe. The former was a rom-com pairing her alongside Rishi Kapoor while the latter was a more serious drama starring her in a dual role opposite Anil Kapoor.
Sridevi and Kapoor would go on to become good friends and often partner up in iconic hits, ranging from the sci-fi comedy Mr. India to romances like Judaai and Laadla.
Mr. India is perhaps her most impactful project introducing memorable characters like the titular protagonist who possesses the power of invisibility and Amrish Puri who plays the evil warlord Mogambo. Sridevi’s own performance was iconic as a journalist named Seema Sahni, standing out with her comic timing and songs like “Hawa Hawai”.
While she found her initial fame in the South as a Tamil and Telugu actress, she went on to collaborate with past co-stars even after her Bollywood stardom. A notable example is the critically acclaimed tragedy Sadma. The Hindi-language film found her playing a woman with retrograde amnesia with Tamil actor-writer-director Kamal Haasan playing her ill-fated lover.
Similarly, the comedy ChaalBaaz paired her opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. The 1989 classic found her taking on dual roles as twin sisters who are separated at birth. Displaying impeccable comic timing to express the opposite personalities of the sisters, Sridevi established herself in both the comedy and romance genres.
The 2000s came with a supposed retirement from acting but then came her comeback in the 2010s. Even though Sridevi could act in only two 2010s movies before her untimely death in 2018, both of them went on to be her best roles.
English Vinglish (2012) starred her as Shashi, a naive housewife who is belittled by her family for her illiteracy. But an accidental trip to New York gives her a sense of newfound freedom as she enrolls in an English speaking class. Mom (2018) marked her 300th and final film role. A gritty crime drama, the film followed the exploits of a single mother who is determined to seek revenge after her daughter is sexually abused. The latter even earned her a National Film Award for Best Actress.
Why is English Vinglish the best Sridevi movie to watch?
At a time when people thought Sridevi was past her prime, she surprised critics and audiences alike with English Vinglish. Powered by Gauri Shinde’s witty screenplay and easygoing direction, Sridevi perfectly essayed the simplicity (and later complexity) of the lead character. Her portrayal of Shashi Godbole is both endearing and entertaining.
Where can I watch the best Sridevi movies online?
Below you can find the latest streaming information for Sridevi’s best movies. This includes every offer for viewers in India today. We'll also show you if any of her best movies are available to watch online for free.