Sharing the cover image—which depicts Sridevi in an elegant white ensemble—across her social media handles, Priyanka captioned the post:
"The one and only. You are so missed. Happy heavenly birthday #Sridevi #Empress....coming soon."
The one and only. You are so missed. Happy heavenly birthday #Sridevi #Empress… coming soon 🫶🏼@BoneyKapoor @SrideviMemoir @AuthorDhiraj @WestlandBooks pic.twitter.com/YQeYDgsWmF
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 13, 2026
Book Details & Key Endorsements
Authored by writer Dhiraj U. Kumarr and published by Westland Books, the official biography has been produced with the endorsement of the Kapoor family. Sridevi’s husband, filmmaker Boney Kapoor, reshared Priyanka’s announcement post shortly after its release.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Endorsement: The book cover features a prominent tribute quote from megastar Amitabh Bachchan, describing Sridevi as: "The epitome of unmitigated talent."
Narrative Scope: The book chronicles Sridevi’s four-decade journey across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema—tracing her transition from a four-year-old child artist in 1967’s Kandhan Karunai to her box-office dominance during the 1980s and 1990s as Indian cinema's first female superstar.
Industry & Family Reaction
Westland Books originally announced plans for the official authorized biography in 2023 under an initial working title (Sridevi: The Life of a Legend). Refined as Empress, the publication aims to present rare archival details, family recollections, and behind-the-scenes insights into her personal life and career milestones—including acclaimed later-career turns in English Vinglish (2012) and Mom (2017).
Trade Verdict:
Priyanka Chopra's unveiling of the book cover generated immediate traction across international literary and entertainment channels, setting up Empress as one of the most anticipated celebrity biographic releases of the late-2026 publishing calendar.
