What keeps Sridevi glowing at 49?

Sridevi is fit as a fiddle at 49, and the reason behind it, she says, is the right diet, power yoga and the quality time she spends with her two daughters.

"I believe whatever is inside, reflects on your face. I hate fried and junk food. Being happy and in a good state of mind, thinking positive really makes a difference. I love power yoga and love to play tennis with my children, maybe that is the reason," Sridevi said here.

She spoke on the sidelines of the launch of Society Interiors magazine's special issue, which features her on the cover.

The actress is ready to make a comeback to the big screen after 15 years. She stars in "English Vinglish", directed by filmmaker R. Balki's wife, Gauri Shinde.

Revealing the reason why she took up the project, Sridevi said: "I signed this movie because of the script. I fell in love with the script and of course, I loved Balki's previous films like 'Paa' and 'Cheeni Kum' and I thought the audience would relate to the subject like I do. I am praying that everybody is going to love it."

"English Vinglish", about a housewive's struggle to learn English, is slated to release Oct 5. It will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival Sep 14. Credit:www.santabanta.com

Sridevi feeds an army

The comeback queen insists on bringing home-cooked food to the sets of her forthcoming film

Pa director Balki has put on five kilos in the last 10 days, all thanks to Sridevi. The veteran actress has apparently been cooking delicious homemade food for the team of her comeback film, English Vinglish, directed by Balki's wife, Gauri Shinde.

"Sridevi insists on bringing the most delicious food to the sets. It started when Gauri fell ill after eating food from the studio, where we are shooting. That's when Sridevi decided that none of us would eat canteen food. We've shot for 10 days and she has brought the most divine food every day. Every day is a revelation, " Balki said.

Sridevi even extended her hospitality to Amitabh Bachchan, when she shot with him last Monday. "Our canteen had served Rava Idli, but Big B chose to tuck into Sridevi's food, " said Balki. Bachchan is teaming up with his Khuda Gawah co-star after 19 years. "It's a cameo role for Mr Bachchan, " said Balki.

In it, Bachchan plays the role of an airplane passenger who meets Sridevi. Reports suggest that English Vinglish is a remake of the old Doordarshan serial Zabaan Sambhalke. Balki scoffed at the comparison, though. "Sure, we bring back Sridevi after so many years and make her do a television serial on screen! Where does all this information come from?"

Source: Mid-Day.com

Sridevi 'makes Hindi film comeback'

Sridevi is rumoured to be making a return to Indian cinema.
The Lamhe actress is said to be playing a lead role in a project produced by R Balki and directed by Gauri Shinde.

A source for Mumbai Mirror commented: "Balki and Gauri have worked very hard on this subject for the past few months and are now ready to roll. [Sridevi] loved Balki and Gauri's film offer. She requested all her friends and relatives to keep it under wraps."

The Mr India star is also reported to have started fitness training in preparation for the role: "Sridevi is very excited about her comeback. She has hit the gym and is regularly going to a nutritionist to get into shape," the source added.

Filming on the as-yet-untitled project will commence in April.