Sridevi's awesomeness can be measured in many ways, including this one - her ability to pull off a prank (Bollywood scriptwriters love pranks, don't you know) and still be adorable where anyone else in her place would just be annoying. She's shown us how to set people right, get what you want or just add spice to your love life (quite literally). And she does all this in the manner of a magician pulling a rabbit out of the hat.
Hail, Sridevi. Sorry Mogambo, but even you've got to admit it's she who deserves the hailing. Not convinced? We offer, as evidence, these five Sridevi pranks. Warning - unless you are a screen goddess, don't try these at home.
Who she pranked: Rohini Hattangadi
In this film: ChaalBaaz
How to humiliate a female villain with an eye-watering, face-melting makeover. Take notes, it might come in handy for Halloween
Who she pranked: A bunch of lowlifes
In this film: Mr India
How to dance your way into a casino dressed as Charlie Chaplin and exit with a whole lotta cash (courtesy a little help from Mr India, of course)
Who she pranked: Anil Kapoor
In this film: Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
How to make a scene pretending to be the lawfully wedded wife of your hapless victim, all the while blubbering in a language he doesn't understand For Sridevi, it worked out in only parts, but she's still awesome
Who she pranked: Rishi Kapoor
In this film: Chandni
How to respond to a would-be suitor's advances in a manner he'll never forget (fast forward to the 40th minute)
Who she pranked: Two dim but rich marks
In this film: Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
How to get away with daylight robbery, literally.
