Sridevi Kapoor (born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan; 13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018) was an Indian movie actress and movie producer. She was born in Sivakasi, Madras State, India. She was known for her role in the 2012 movie "English Vinglish". In 2013, the Government of India awarded her the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor