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How Sridevi played a part in reviving the glory of YRF with 'Chandni'
Updated On: 23 February, 2024 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Yash Chopra was attempting to switch tides with` Chandni` at a time when violent films had reached a saturation point. The master filmmaker asked Boney Kapoor to convince Sridevi to be a part of the film
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Sridevi Death Anniversary 2024: At a time when violent films were the flavour of the season, Yash Chopra decided to make a film like `Chandni` in 1989 starring the ever so glamorous and daring actress Sridevi, whose weapon of choice on the screen was intense drama with a dash of humour. Sridevi commenced her acting career at a very young age and went on to do several Pan-Indian films, winning multiple accolades. She tragically died on February 24, 2018, in UAE. Here`s a trip down memory lane to understand how Sridevi played a significant role in reviving the YRF banner.
In an interview with Karan Johar, long back he had said, "Our industry had reached a saturation point of violence. I said, `Okay, I`ll do the biggest gamble of my life. Whatever happens, I won`t make a film with a formula. I`ll make a film which touches my heart."
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