In a heartfelt throwback, Allu Arjun reveals how his star crush on Sridevi left him devastated when she married Boney Kapoor in 1996.
Mumbai | April 23, 2025
Before he became the nation’s beloved Icon Star, Allu Arjun was just a young boy nursing a major crush on the queen of Indian cinema — Sridevi. In a candid throwback, the Pushpa star once confessed that her marriage to Boney Kapoor left him so heartbroken, he cried for an entire day.
“I had a huge crush on Sridevi. I loved her so much that I couldn’t see anyone else like her. When I came to know that she got married to Boney Kapoor, I cried the whole day. I couldn’t believe it,” Allu Arjun recalled in an old interview.
For the actor, it wasn’t just a childhood fancy. While Sridevi was a dream girl to many boys of his generation, for Allu Arjun, the admiration ran deep. Her screen presence, charm, and unparalleled talent made a lasting impact on the young star-in-the-making.
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Fast forward to today, Allu Arjun is happily married to Sneha Reddy and is a doting father to their two children, Ayaan and Arha. His family life often gives fans heartwarming glimpses on social media.
As for Sridevi, the legendary actress passed away in 2018 under tragic circumstances in Dubai. She is remembered not only as a megastar but as a cultural icon who broke boundaries across Indian cinema. She is survived by her husband, Boney Kapoor, and daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, both of whom are now part of the film industry.
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Meanwhile, Allu Arjun continues to dominate headlines with his upcoming film lineup, including a high-octane action film directed by Atlee and a much-anticipated mythological drama with Trivikram Srinivas.
Even years later, this emotional anecdote from Allu Arjun is a sweet reminder that behind every superstar is a fan with dreams, heartbreaks, and childhood crushes.
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