Google Doodle celebrates late actress Sridevi’s 60th birth anniversary

August 13 marks the birth anniversary of Bollywood actress and icon, Sridevi. To honour her memory, Google Doodle, on Sunday, unveiled a stunning illustration of the beloved actress. Sridevi began her illustrious career in Indian cinema at the tender age of four, eventually gracing the silver screen for over four decades. Her final appearance was in the 2017 film Mom, before passing away in 2018.

In commemoration of her legacy, Google provided key details about her remarkable journey. "She fell in love with movies as a child and started acting at four years old in the Tamil movie, Kandhan Karunai. Sridevi learned to speak multiple South Indian languages, which allowed her to break into India's other film industries," Google shared.

Furthermore, Google added, "After playing the lead role in the action comedy ‘Himmatwala’, Sridevi established herself as a national icon and box-office attraction in Bollywood." Throughout the following decade, she gained further popularity with hits like 'Sadma' and 'Chaalbaaz,' securing her position as one of the few Bollywood actresses to headline blockbuster movies without a male actor in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Google India's official Twitter handle took to social media, expressing, "We've all danced to her songs, been in awe of her performances, and tried to recreate her iconic fashion moments as #ASrideviMoment. Paying tribute to her life & legacy with this #GoogleDoodle. Tell us your favorite Sridevi film in the replies!"

Google credited Mumbai-based guest artist Bhumika Mukherjee for creating the touching doodle. As a closing note, Google expressed, "Sridevi forever made her mark on the film industry by charting new avenues for women to take on leading roles in Indian cinema. She will be remembered as one of the greatest Indian actors of her time. Happy birthday, Sridevi!"

On February 24, 2018, Sridevi's untimely demise shocked not just the film fraternity but her fans from all over the world. She died at the age of 54 after accidentally drowning in her hotel bathtub after losing consciousness.