Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Sridevi: Bollywood's First Rs 1 Crore Heroine, Salman Khan's Fear
Imagine a superstar in movies, like a rockstar but for acting!
That was Sridevi in the 90s.
She was the first actress in Bollywood to earn a massive Rs 1 crore per film, a huge amount back then.
She was so popular that even big stars like Salman Khan were a little nervous about working with her because they knew everyone would be watching her.
She starred in films like 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' and 'Judaai'.
Sridevi was such a big name that people went to the theaters just to see her.
She was a true 'boss lady,' making her own rules before it was even a trend.
She later took a break from movies in 1996.
Sridevi was Bollywood's first actress to charge Rs 1 crore.
She was a top star, unmatched by even the leading Khans.
Salman Khan was hesitant to work with Sridevi.
Sridevi and Salman Khan starred in Chandramukhi and Chand Ka Tukda.
She quit films in 1996, before having her first child.
- Who
- Sridevi, a prominent actress in Bollywood during the 90s.
- What
- Sridevi was the first Bollywood actress to charge Rs 1 crore per film and was a dominant figure in Indian cinema.
- When
- She charged Rs 1 crore for a 1993 film and retired in 1996.
- Where
- Bollywood
- Why
- Sridevi's popularity made her a top star, influencing Salman Khan's career.
Sridevi's Impact
Salman Khan's Perspective
Popularity
Sridevi's Impact
Sridevi was immensely popular and the audience mainly came to see her.
Salman Khan's Perspective
Salman Khan, was afraid Sridevi would dominate the film, potentially overshadowing him.
- Notable Role
- Indian actress
- First Film
- 1993 film Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
- Salary
- Charged Rs 1 crore per film
- Co-stars
- Salman Khan
- Films with Salman Khan
- Chandramukhi and Chand Ka Tukda
- Retirement
- Quit films in 1996