Sridevi was one of the most successful actresses of Indian cinema who once set a record in film history when she became the first actress to earn 10 million Indian rupees for being casted in a film.
According to Indian media, earlier when big actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were earning around 7.5 million (7.5 lakh) per film, Sridevi broke the trend with her unprecedented success.
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The issue of disparity in remuneration between male and female actors in the film industry has long been a topic of discussion.
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Although actresses have raised their voices against this injustice in recent years, Sridevi had already set an example in the 90s.
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From 1992 to 1997, she remained the highest-paid actress in Bollywood and continued to receive 10 million rupees for each film until her retirement.
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In 1997, when she was 33 years old, she said goodbye to the film world after the huge success of the film Judai.
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Sridevi won the hearts of millions of fans not only in Bollywood but also in the South Indian film industry with her brilliant acting.
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Even today, despite the passage of many decades, she is remembered as a legend, not only for her timeless acting but also for setting new standards in the film industry.
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