Popular Bollywood actor Sridevi passed away on Saturday night after a cardiac arrest. The news was confirmed by Sridevi's brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor. Sridevi was with her husband and younger daughter Khushi in Dubai at the time of her death. The Kapoor family were in Dubai to attend the wedding of Mohit Marwah.
According to a report in Indian Express, Sanjay Kapoor confirmed the news by saying, “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.”
The news of Sridevi's death has not only shocked the film industry, but also cricketers and politicians. The Prime Minister's office tweeted a message of condolence for the late actor. “ She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances,” the tweet said.
Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi
There are a few things which you find tough to believe. She was a phenomenal actress, a superstar. There was nothing that she couldn't do. She was a role model. My condolences to the entire family. This is an irreparable loss. God bless her soul: Divya Dutta on #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/8G7pTiCOdg
It's really shocking. For the longest time in the morning I thought it's a rumor. She had groomed her daughter & made her what she is today, it will be sad that she will not be able to watch her on screen. Life is unpredictable: Anurag Basu, Film Director & Producer on #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/cnSSuNqICO
We're talking about someone who not only made the screen look beautiful but also mastered the art of acting. What is even traumatic is the suddenness of it, especially when her daughter is venturing into the films & needs her the most. 54 is gone too soon: Babul Supriyo #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/WqeQiM3KZ8
I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP
Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Ma'am is no more #RIP #Sridevi 🙏
An absolute icon. Gone too soon, #Sridevi. Too soon...
So heartbreaking to hear about #Sridevi ma'am ... we just lost our finest .... gone way too soon.... pic.twitter.com/VXrEZQlh7u
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
I just heard Ma'am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock...cant stop crying...
Terrible terrible news.... Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More ... 🙏🏽 RIP
Shocked and devastated. An amazing talent and my favourite performer passes on. A tremendous loss to the industry.
“Bijli giraane main hoon aayi, kehte hain mujhko hawa Hawaii” RIP dear #Sridevi. pic.twitter.com/nBrhmAlPlzWoke up to the shocking news about #Sridevi ji. In complete disbelief! Gone too soon. Rest in Peace.
So grateful to have grown up and lived in the times of #sridevi . Thank you for the movies, thank you for the magic. You shall live on forever.. pic.twitter.com/jS2YJU1zoq
Can't believe it, my most fav actress #Sridevi ji is no more. It's a huge loss. Met her so many times in last couple of months and she was always so kind and gracious. You'll be missed ma'am. We all love you and very proud of you and your achievements.
Really enjoyed meeting Bollywood icon Sri Devi on my recent trip to India. So sad to hear the news of the death of such a terrifically talented actress, performer and producer. #SriDevi pic.twitter.com/5wDvH8xUwD
Absolutely devastating news!!!!!!! The sudden passing of #Sridevi ji is so tragic! Worst worst horrible news.. One of #Bollywood ‘s brightest fires.. icon of an era, queen of hearts & an artist beyond compare! Deepest condolences to the family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/zlkvFC4Aul
“I have no words to express how i feel. We have grown up seeing her. It is difficult to digest that she is not with us. My heartiest condolences to her family,” former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi too tweeted his condolences on the icon's untimely demise.
Shocked to hear about the sudden and untimely death of one of India's favourite actress, Sridevi.
Sridevi was an incredibly talented and versatile actress whose vast body of work spanned a range of genres and languages.
My condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace.Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu said, “As a multi lingual actress, especially for the Telugus, Sridevi became the most favourite heroine. She remains as a proud actress of India with her unparalleled acting skills.”
Sridevi began acting as a child artist in Tamil films at the age of 4 and became a popular child actor having been a part of several Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She first made an appearance in Bollywood in 1975 in the film Julie, in which she played the lead actor Lakshmi's little sister.
She began playing the lead in Tamil films at the age of 13 with Moondru Mudichu and was part of several popular hits including 16 Vayathinile, Sigappu Rojakkal, Premabhishekam and Moondram Pirai.
Sridevi's debut as a lead in Hindi films began with Solva Sawan in 1978 and she never looked back. Films like Himmatwala, Mawali and Tohfa made her immensely popular among the masses. But it was her performance in films like Sadma, Mr India, Chandni, Chaalbaaz, Nagina and Lamhe that eventually made her a superstar.
The actor took a break from films after marrying producer Boney Kapoor in 1996. Sridevi made a comeback to films in 2012 with English Vinglish, which was both a critical as well as commercial success.
Sridevi was honoured with the Padmashri in 2013 and the actor has won 5 Filmfare awards in her long and distinguished career in showbiz.
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