On what would have been Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, her husband, filmmaker Boney Kapoor, once again found a way to make the day feel as alive and joyful as when she was here. Instead of marking the years since her birth, he rewound the clock, posting a heartfelt message that read:
“Yesssss… You are not 62 today. You are 26. Happy birthday… we are still reliving all your happy birthdays.”
The note was paired with a still from English Vinglish, a film that marked Sridevi’s powerful return to cinema after a 15-year long break. The image was more than just a memory, it was a reminder of her grace, charm, and magnetic screen presence.
Boney’s touching “26” reference wasn’t random. In his post, he revealed the story behind it, going back to 1990, when the two celebrated her birthday in Chennai. She had turned 27 that year, but Boney mischievously told her she was 26. She laughed, thinking he was teasing her, but he meant it as the highest compliment: in his eyes, her beauty and spirit made her seem forever young.
Sridevi’s journey in cinema is nothing short of legendary. Starting her career as a child artist, she became one of India’s most beloved and versatile actresses, working across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Her performances in Chandni, Mr. India, Lamhe, Sadma, and later English Vinglish continue to inspire actors and enchant audiences.
Since her untimely passing in February 2018, her birthdays have become moments of bittersweet remembrance, filled with tributes from fans, friends, and family. For Boney Kapoor, however, it’s more personal. Each year, his words echo the same sentiment: that love does not age, and memories never fade.
Through his annual tributes, Boney keeps Sridevi’s essence alive, not as a number on a calendar, but as the vibrant, smiling woman who, in his heart, will always be 26.
