Los Angeles, California – In the realm of Indian cinema during the 1990s, Sridevi reigned supreme as the queen. Her predecessors, such as Rekha, Hema Malini, and Jayaprada, had seen their influence wane, while the newer generation of stars had yet to reach the same level of fame. However, a 16-year-old emerged as a challenger, quickly earning the moniker of the ‘new Sridevi’ within just a year. Tragically, their destinies became intertwined, not only in life but also in death.

Divya Bharti, often compared to Sridevi due to their striking resemblance and similarities in mannerisms, rose to fame as the next big thing in the industry. Sadly, her stardom was short-lived as she tragically passed away at the age of 18 in 1993 after a fatal fall from her 5th-floor balcony. Although initially shrouded in mystery, her death was ultimately ruled as an accident by authorities, despite the swirling rumors and speculations.

Meanwhile, Sridevi continued to carve out a successful career in the years that followed, even staging two remarkable comebacks. However, her story took a tragic turn in 2018 when she passed away in a freak accident, drowning in a hotel room bathtub at the age of 54. Both deaths shared eerie similarities, leading to numerous conspiracy theories and sensational headlines across the nation.

The interconnectedness of Divya and Sridevi’s fates extended beyond their untimely deaths. When Divya entered the film scene in 1990, she found herself being considered for roles that were initially earmarked for Sridevi, who had turned them down. This twist of fate led to Divya being perceived as Sridevi’s successor in many ways. In a cruel irony, Sridevi ended up replacing Divya in the film “Laadla,” one of the projects left incomplete after Divya’s passing. This film went on to achieve tremendous success, with Sridevi’s performance earning accolades from both fans and critics alike.

Remarkably, both actresses were married to film producers at the time of their deaths – Sridevi to Boney Kapoor and Divya to Sajid Nadiadwala, further highlighting the strange parallels between their lives. The lasting impact of these two legendary stars continues to resonate in the annals of Indian cinema, a testament to their enduring legacies in the industry.