According to Indian media reports, a private jet is being flown to Dubai to carry the late actor’s mortal remains.
The aircraft which will bring Sridevi’s body is likely to depart from Mumbai around 1 pm and will arrive in Dubai at 4 pm. It is expected to reach Mumbai around 8pm.
It is pertinent to mention here that Sridevi passed away on Saturday night after a cardiac arrest, confirmed her brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor. She was 54. The first female superstar of Bollywood was reportedly with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi at the time of death.
Bollywood diva Sridevi passed away on Saturday night after a cardiac arrest, confirmed her brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor. She was 54. The first female superstar of Bollywood was reportedly with her husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi at the time of death. Sridevi along with her family were in UAE to attend the wedding ceremony of Mohit Marwah.
“Yes, it is true that Sridevi passed away. I just landed here, I was in Dubai and now I am flying back to Dubai. It happened roughly around 11.00-11.30. I don’t know more details yet,” Sanjay confirmed the news.
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Born as Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, Sridevi had worked in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films before debuting in Hindi films. She had started her career as a child artiste, and grew up to be one of the biggest female stars India ever had. The government of India awarded her Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour, in 2013.
The actor not only won hearts of millions with her films like Chandni, Lamhe, Mr India, Nagina and more in the 1990’s, but she also continued winning accolades in her second innings with films like English Vinglish. She was last seen in 2017 film MOM. Her daughter Janhvi is set to make her Bollywood debut this year with Karan Johar’s directorial Dhadak.
Bollywood stars and fans took to Twitter to express their condolences.
I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018
Shocked and devastated. An amazing talent and my favourite performer passes on. A tremendous loss to the industry.
RIP dear #Sridevi. You will be hugely missed. https://t.co/8xid6rqHYj— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) February 24, 2018
An absolute icon. Gone too soon, #Sridevi. Too soon…
— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) February 24, 2018
So heartbreaking to hear about #Sridevi ma’am … we just lost our finest …. gone way too soon…. pic.twitter.com/VXrEZQlh7u
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) February 24, 2018
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I just heard Ma’am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock…cant stop crying…
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) February 24, 2018
Oh, no! In her own way, she lit up the screen. Such a star! No age to go. #Sridevi.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 24, 2018
Heartbroken & shocked to hear that my all time favourite #Sridevi is no more. May god give peace to her soul & strength to the family #RIP
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 24, 2018
#Sridevi dressed like a Queen hours before her death. Now mourned & will be wrapped in White clothing. Life is not short, death is just unpredictable… pic.twitter.com/OAj5Z0LnTi
— Shuj (@ChocMilkSheikh) February 24, 2018
Shocking and unbelievable !!! Can’t come to terms with the fact tht #Sridevi ma’am is no more … Deeply saddened ! R.I.P
— Zareen Khan (@zareen_khan) February 24, 2018
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