9 iconic Sridevi songs that prove why she was called the first female superstar of India

Main Teri Dushman, Dushman Tu Mera – Nagina (1986)

Sridevi, the legendary actress, was rightly bestowed the title of India's first female superstar. And what better than her iconic songs to reminisce the same. Starting off with the iconic 'Main Teri Dushman, Dushman Tu Mera' that's where Sridevi moved and grooved as a seductive Naagin to get rid of the Sapera. None could have done it with as much perfection as Sridevi did.

Hawa Hawai – Mr India (1983)

How can one forget the iconic performance that she gave on 'Hawa Hawai'. She was and always will be the 'Khwabon ki shehzaadi, har dil pe chhayi'.

Naino Mein Sapna – Himmatwala (1983)

Remember the chartbuster 'Naino Mein Sapna' from the blockbuster 'Himmatwala'. Yes, the old one. Sridevi sizzled on screen and, and matched the jumping Jack Jeetendra, step by step.

Navrai Majhi – English Vinglish (2012)

'Navrai Maajhi' from the movie 'English Vinglish' had Sridevi as a coy mother who dances to the tunes of a traditional Marathi wedding number. The movie had Sridevi in the role of a quintessential middle age mother, trying to find her lost respect. The comeback movie won her a Filmfare too.

Na Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai – Chaalbaaz (1981)

'Na Jaane Kahan Se Aayi' from the movie 'ChaalBaaz' too is one of Sridevi's most loved numbers. The chirpy number sees her dancing like a boss in the rain, and we just love it.

Chudiyan Khanak Gayeen – Lamhe (1991)

'Chudiyan Khanak Gayeen' from the movie 'Lamhe' in 1991, the movie is considered as one of the classics. The song back drop is in a desert and Sridevi shows off her dance moves alongside a mesmerised Anil Kapoor.

Chandni O Meri Chandni – Chandni (1989)

'Chandni O Meri Chandni ' from the movie 'Chandni', is another superhit, where Sridevi sizzled in white as Rishi Kapoor belted out praises after praises for his ladylove.

Mere Haathon Mein – Chandni (1989)

'Mere Haathon Mein' From the movie 'Chandni' in 1989, was a very popular wedding track of the time and still is!

Kate Nahi Kat Te – Mr India (1987)

'Kate Nahi Kat Te Ye Din Ye Raat' considered as one of the most sensuous songs of Bollywood. Starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in a rain sequence, this 'Mr. India' had the temperatures soaring in 1987.