Sridevi’s 2012 film English Vinglish is the most well-liked of the numerous critically acclaimed films she was a part of. Sridevi mentioned that her daughters had been hurt by the movie in a previous interview.
The film, which was written and directed by Gauri Shinde, portrayed the struggle of a non-English speaking mother who was unable to win the love and respect of her family who were living overseas. At the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, the film garnered a rousing reception from audiences worldwide and a 5-minute standing ovation.