Sridevi and Kamal Haasan continue to be remembered as one of Tamil cinema’s most cherished on-screen pairs, whose partnership produced some of the most memorable performances in Indian film history. Together, they starred in classics such as Sadma, Sigappu Rojakkal, and Meendum Kokila, among other notable films. Their on-screen chemistry was so natural and captivating that audiences adored them, and even Sridevi’s mother, Rajeshwari, once imagined a real-life union between the two.
This revelation was shared by Kamal Haasan himself in a deeply emotional tribute titled The 28 Avatars of Sridevi, written shortly after her passing in 2018. He publicly read the note at a memorial ceremony, recalling their long-standing professional partnership and enduring friendship that had lasted across several films and decades.
In his heartfelt note, Kamal Haasan mentioned that Sridevi’s mother had often expressed a desire to see them married. However, he clarified that he had always turned down the suggestion, explaining that his affection for Sridevi was entirely familial. For him, she was like a younger sister—a person he admired and cared for deeply, but never through the lens of romance. Their connection, he emphasized, was founded on mutual regard, trust, and shared artistic passion. Kamal described their bond as sacred and free from any emotional ambiguity, noting that Sridevi too viewed their relationship with the same dignity and purity throughout her life.
Kamal Haasan also revealed that Sridevi, despite their long association, always addressed him as “Sir,” an expression of the profound respect she held for him both as an artist and as a senior colleague. He admired her discipline, humility, and professionalism even from a young age.
Their first collaboration dated back to 1976 during the making of Moondru Mudichu, directed by K. Balachander. At that time, Sridevi was barely thirteen, just beginning her journey in cinema, while Kamal, apart from acting, assisted in direction. He was entrusted with guiding her through her dialogues and rehearsals—marking the beginning of a partnership that would eventually become one of Tamil cinema’s most iconic pairings, remembered for its grace, warmth, and emotional depth.
This revelation was shared by Kamal Haasan himself in a deeply emotional tribute titled The 28 Avatars of Sridevi, written shortly after her passing in 2018. He publicly read the note at a memorial ceremony, recalling their long-standing professional partnership and enduring friendship that had lasted across several films and decades.
In his heartfelt note, Kamal Haasan mentioned that Sridevi’s mother had often expressed a desire to see them married. However, he clarified that he had always turned down the suggestion, explaining that his affection for Sridevi was entirely familial. For him, she was like a younger sister—a person he admired and cared for deeply, but never through the lens of romance. Their connection, he emphasized, was founded on mutual regard, trust, and shared artistic passion. Kamal described their bond as sacred and free from any emotional ambiguity, noting that Sridevi too viewed their relationship with the same dignity and purity throughout her life.
Kamal Haasan also revealed that Sridevi, despite their long association, always addressed him as “Sir,” an expression of the profound respect she held for him both as an artist and as a senior colleague. He admired her discipline, humility, and professionalism even from a young age.
Their first collaboration dated back to 1976 during the making of Moondru Mudichu, directed by K. Balachander. At that time, Sridevi was barely thirteen, just beginning her journey in cinema, while Kamal, apart from acting, assisted in direction. He was entrusted with guiding her through her dialogues and rehearsals—marking the beginning of a partnership that would eventually become one of Tamil cinema’s most iconic pairings, remembered for its grace, warmth, and emotional depth.
