On what would have been Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, Boney Kapoor penned a message that felt less like a public post and more like a whispered promise through time. He did not speak of age, loss, or the passing years,instead, he immortalised her in a phrase that carried the tenderness of their bond: “Yesssss, you are not 62 today. You are 26.”
His tribute, adorned with affectionate emojis, was accompanied by evocative throwback images, each frame a silent testament to a love that transcends mortality.One particular photograph, plucked from their archives, drew hearts and smiles in equal measure,a candid moment from her 27th birthday celebrations in Chennai. Boney revealed the mischievous yet adoring backstory: in 1990, he wished her a “happy 26th” in an attempt to make her feel younger, not older, only for her to suspect playful teasing. As he explained, it was, in truth, a compliment born of his belief that she seemed to grow more youthful with every passing day.
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Boney Kapoor AndSridevi:The Origins of a Cinematic Romance
Their story began long before they met in person. In the late 1970s, Boney first encountered Sridevi not in a crowded room, but on the silver screen in a Tamil film. By the early 1980s, she was already rewriting Bollywood’s commercial narrative with blockbusters like Sadma and Himmatwala. It was through his brother, actor Anil Kapoor, that they were finally introduced, though destiny truly intervened when Boney cast her in the 1987 phenomenon Mr India.
On set, his attention to her comfort was meticulous. From ensuring she had the finest make-up room to overseeing every detail of her costumes, he created an environment that spoke volumes about his admiration. As he once recalled, “The few words she spoke in broken Hindi and broken English touched me, moved me, and made me curious to know her more.”
At the time, Boney was married to Mona Shourie Kapoor, with whom he had two children,Arjun and Anshula. Yet his feelings for Sridevi deepened until he could no longer conceal them. His initial confession was met not with warmth but with silence; for nearly eight months, Sridevi distanced herself completely.
His devotion, however, was unshaken. When she travelled to Switzerland for Yash Chopra’s Chandni, Boney followed,not as an intrusion, but as proof of the sincerity of his affection. It was here, amidst alpine backdrops, that she realised his intentions were genuine.
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Their wedding in June 1996 was kept discreet until the following January. Soon after, they welcomed Janhvi (1997) and Khushi (2000), both of whom would step gracefully into the world their mother had so elegantly ruled. Janhvi has earned praise for her performances since her debut in Dhadak, while Khushi has begun her journey with The Archies and other projects, including Nadaaniyaan and Loveyapa.
Sridevi's Demise:An Icon’s Final Curtain Call
Sridevi’s untimely passing on 24 February 2018, in Dubai, was officially ruled an accidental drowning,a conclusion reached after exhaustive investigation and interrogation, as Boney has openly shared. Her loss remains one of Indian cinema’s darkest days, silencing a voice that had spoken fluently across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films.
Will Their Be A Biopic?
For those hoping to see her life on screen, Boney has been unequivocal. “She was a very private person, and her life should remain private. Till the time I live, I will not allow this to happen,” he stated, preserving the sanctity of their shared world.
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