Today would have been Sridevi’s 62nd birthday – a date that fans around the world still hold close to their hearts. She wasn’t just a superstar; she was the superstar. With every role, from the mischievous Seema in Mr. India to the graceful Shashi in English Vinglish, Sridevi proved she could do it all. But beyond the glamour, there was a real-life love story – one that started with a first sight in the late ’70s, took shape in the ’80s, and faced more twists than any Bollywood script.
The First Glance That Changed Everything
Boney Kapoor first saw Sridevi in a Tamil film back in the late ’70s. Even then, he knew she was special. Years later, when he was producing Mr. India, he made sure she was the leading lady. At the time, Boney was married to Mona Shourie Kapoor and had two children – Arjun and Anshula. But when Sridevi walked onto the set, something shifted.
Boney didn’t just play the part of producer – he became her biggest supporter. From arranging the best makeup room to making sure her costumes were flawless, he catered to her every comfort. In his own words at the India Today Woman Summit 2013, “I was always ready with everything that she thought of, everything that she desired on set.”
Romance in the Shadow of Controversy
Their growing closeness didn’t go unnoticed. In the conservative lens of the ’90s, their relationship became the subject of constant media scrutiny. The fact that Boney was still married made headlines even more sensational. But for them, this wasn’t about making a statement – it was about following their hearts.
Sridevi, known for being fiercely private, never spoke much about the early days of their romance. But those close to them knew – this wasn’t just a passing attraction. It was a bond that went beyond the noise.
Marriage, Family, and a New Chapter
In 1996, Sridevi and Boney tied the knot, marking a new chapter. Soon, their family grew with the arrival of Janhvi Kapoor in 1997 and Khushi Kapoor in 2000. While she stepped away from films for a while to focus on raising her daughters, Sridevi made a triumphant comeback with English Vinglish in 2012, proving she was still every bit the queen of hearts.
Through it all, Boney stood by her – at premieres, family vacations, and quiet moments away from the limelight. Despite the rocky start and constant gossip, their marriage lasted until her untimely passing in 2018.
A Love That Still Echoes
The link to the 1993 Mumbai blasts might sound like a shocking twist, but it’s more about timing and fate than direct involvement – a reminder of how their story unfolded against a backdrop of turbulent times in Mumbai. Through personal trials, public judgments, and the highs and lows of Bollywood, theirs remained a partnership built on loyalty and deep affection.
Even today, Boney speaks about her with the same warmth and pride, and her legacy continues through her daughters, both carving their own paths in cinema.
On her birth anniversary, revisiting this love story isn’t just about romance – it’s about resilience. It’s a reminder that in a city of fleeting fame, some bonds really are timeless.
