When Boney Kapoor Told Salman Khan Sridevi Took 10 Years To Say Yes To Him: ‘One-sided, Passionate Love…’

When Sridevi passed away, it left a huge void in both her family and the film fraternity. Today, on her birth anniversary, her family is honouring her memory. Her daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, have shared nostalgic photos with her on social media. To celebrate Sridevi’s special day, let’s look back at a memorable moment when Salman Khan teased Boney Kapoor and her about ‘good news’ on Dus Ka Dum. The fun exchange had the audience in stitches and even left Salman laughing.

In a memorable episode of Dus Ka Dum, the spotlight was on Sridevi and her husband, Boney Kapoor. Salman Khan had the couple in the hot seat, pressing them about their personal life and daring them to reveal who said ‘I love you’ first. Boney Kapoor spilled the beans, confessing that it took the English Vinglish star a decade to finally say yes to his proposal. He said, “1985 se 1995 tak, it was only from my side. It means one-sided, passionate love.”

Salman then went on to ask Sridevi, “Aapki shaadi huyi toh aapse bhi pucha gaya ki aap good news kab suna rahi hain (When you got married, were you asked about good news?).” As Sridevi blushed, , Boney Kapoor said, “Puchne se pehle hee sab kuch ho gaya tha (It happened before anyone asked about it).”

Sridevi, known for her iconic roles and talent, was a beloved figure whose sudden death was met with shock and deep sorrow. Her untimely death at the age of 54, caused by accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel, marked a tragic end to an illustrious career that spanned over four decades. Sridevi got married to Boney Kapoor in June 1996, but it became public only in January 1997.

Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor and her beau Shikhar Pahariya visited the Tirupati temple on Sridevi’s birth anniversary. he was seen dressed in a yellow saree with a teal blouse. Shikhar wore traditional attire. Janhvi also took to her Instagram handle and shared photos in which she is seen sitting with her mother Sridevi, and posing. In the other two, she shared a staircase photo of the temple and dressed in traditional lehenga. “Happy birthday Mumma I love you,” read the caption.