“She was an empress”: Boney Kapoor's heartfelt tribute to Sridevi - See post

Boney Kapoor took a quiet moment on Friday 9July 11) to remember the woman he calls the “empress” of his life. The filmmaker, who rarely speaks at length about his emotions, shared a simple but moving post on Instagram — a photo of Sridevi, poised on a staircase in a black and gold lehenga, captioned with just one word: Empress.


It’s been over seven years since Sridevi’s sudden passing in 2018, but for Boney, time hasn’t softened the space she left behind. Married in 1996, the couple shared a bond built on deep companionship, mutual respect, and family — raising two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi, who’ve both followed their mother into the world of films.


“Sri is Still Around Me”


In a past conversation with News18, Boney reflected on how Sridevi’s words continue to guide him even today. When asked about his recent physical transformation, he admitted that the change started with her. “She was always encouraging me to lose weight,” he said, recalling their walks and gym sessions together. “I feel Sri is still around me. Motivating me.”


At 69, Boney has taken those memories to heart, making health a priority — something Sridevi herself never compromised on. But behind that discipline, there were things not everyone saw.


A Perfectionist’s Quiet Struggles


Sridevi was known for her flawless screen presence, but Boney has spoken candidly about the toll that perfection sometimes took. “She would crash diet to stay in shape,” he recalled. “She avoided salt, even during meals out.” He remembered instances when she fainted due to low blood pressure — health scares that, in hindsight, hinted at deeper strain, in another interview.


After her passing, actor Nagarjuna shared with Boney how Sridevi once collapsed on a film set — a result, again, of her intense commitment to her craft.


Today, Boney’s post serves as a quiet tribute — not just to the star the world admired, but to the woman he loved, whose presence still echoes in the choices he makes. Meanwhile, Sridevi'd last film was 'Mom'.