Priyanka Chopra Jonas Unveils Cover of Sridevi’s Biography ‘Empress’ on Her Birth Anniversary
Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked the birth anniversary of the late cinema icon Sridevi by revealing the first look at the cover of her upcoming biography, titled Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi. The actor shared the book cover on social media, paying tribute to the late star and noting that the release is coming soon.
What Happened
Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared the cover of Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi on her Instagram Stories. Along with the image, she wrote a tribute remembering Sridevi on her birth anniversary. Sridevi’s husband, filmmaker Boney Kapoor, also reshared the post on his own Instagram Stories.
The biography is written by Dhiraj U. Kumarr and will be published by Westland Books. The publisher had initially announced the project in 2023. The book cover also carries an endorsement from veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, who describes Sridevi as “The epitome of unmitigated talent.”
Key Highlights
- Title and Author: The book is titled Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi, authored by Dhiraj U. Kumarr.
- Publisher: The biography will be published by Westland Books, following their initial project announcement in 2023.
- Endorsement: The front cover includes a quote from Amitabh Bachchan praising Sridevi’s talent.
- Career Overview: Sridevi began her acting career at the age of four in the 1967 Tamil film Kandhan Karunai, made her Bollywood debut in 1972 with Rani Mera Naam, and became a leading star across the 1980s and 1990s.
- Honours and Family: Sridevi was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013. She married Boney Kapoor in 1996 and is survived by daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, both of whom are actors. Sridevi passed away in Dubai in 2018.
Why This Matters
The biography documents the multifaceted life, cinematic career, and legacy of Sridevi, who remained one of Indian cinema’s most prominent actresses across multiple decades and film industries.
What to Watch Next
Readers and film enthusiasts await the official release date and publication details for Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi from Westland Books.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who authored the biography on Sridevi?
The biography, titled Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi, is written by Dhiraj U. Kumarr.
Who is publishing the book?
The book is being published by Westland Books, which first announced the project in 2023.
What is Amitabh Bachchan’s endorsement on the book cover?
Amitabh Bachchan described Sridevi as “The epitome of unmitigated talent” on the cover of the biography.
Source: Bollywood Hungama