English Vinglish

The cult following commanded by Sridevi amongst gay men was well-known within the community. Her passing will be mourned by legions of outsiders who had a special connection with her. In Nagina (1986), Sridevi played a nagin and that writhing dance proved she had the courage of her contortions. The dance that epitomised the masala cinema genre saw the cementing of the label of gay icon, born out of the screen persona so quintessentially Sri.