Fans Wake Up To News Of Sridevi's Death, Co-stars Remember The Legend: Updates

Sridevi, who died at the age of 54, was in Dubai with her family to attend the wedding of her nephew Mohit Marwah. The death of the veteran actress prompted an outpouring of grief among fans and fellow Bollywood actors.

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Fans Wake Up To News Of Sridevi's Death, Co-stars Remember The Legend: Updates

Actor Sridevi was known for her iconic roles in films. (File)

New Delhi:  Veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades died reportedly after a cardiac arrest in Dubai. The actor was in Dubai with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.

Sridevi made her debut in 1978 with "Solva Sawan". But it was only after five years, that she gained commercial success with Jeetendra-starrer "Himmatwala". She was one of the most sought-after artistes in the film industry. Sridevi has acted with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and other superstars. The actor is also a known face in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She has been awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour in 2013. She is survived by her husband, Boney Kapoor, and two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi. Several members of the film fraternity and fans took to Twitter to express their shock and grief.
 

Here are the updates as Bollywood remembers Sridevi:




Feb 25, 2018
11:19 (IST)
Indian Ambassador to UAE Navdeep Singh Suri on Sridevi: Right now, police are engaged in forensics report. We are in touch with the family and  local authorities to provide all possible assistance
Feb 25, 2018
11:00 (IST)
Sridevi, From Child Star To Superstar. There Will Never Be Another
Farewell, Sridevi. There will never be another like you.

Feb 25, 2018
10:54 (IST)
Born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan in Tamil Nadu, Sridevi started acting at the age of four, appearing in several Tamil-language films in the 1960s and 1970s, and eventually dropping out of school for a career in the movies.

Feb 25, 2018
10:51 (IST)
Former President Pranab Mukherjee: Absolutely shocked to hear about the demise of Veteran Artist and Superstar Sridevi. Deepest condolences to her family, friends and admirers. May god give strength to them in this dark hour of grief.
Feb 25, 2018
10:50 (IST)
Feb 25, 2018
10:00 (IST)
Veteran actor Hema Malini mourns Sridevi's death.

Feb 25, 2018
09:31 (IST)
Kamal Haasan Remembers Sridevi: "Sadma's Lullaby Haunts Me Now"
Sridevi and Kamal Haasan co-starred in Tamil films like "16 Vayathinile"and "Guru".
Feb 25, 2018
09:29 (IST)
"Sadma" is considered to be one of the best films of Sridevi and Kamal Haasan's career. It was a remake of Tamil Film "Moondram Pirai" and starred both the actors. Kamal Haasan had received a National Award for his performance in "Moondram Pirai". Both the films were directed by Balu Mahendra.
Feb 25, 2018
09:25 (IST)
Congress President Rahul Gandhi took to twitter to express his condolences. 
Feb 25, 2018
09:19 (IST)
A beautiful story just ended, says veteran director Shekhar Kapur in his tweet.
Feb 25, 2018
09:16 (IST)
Union Minister Smriti Irani called the veteran actress Sridevi " a powerhouse of acting." 
Feb 25, 2018
09:13 (IST)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also expressed his condolences. "As a multi lingual actress, especially for the Telugus, she became the most favorite heroine. She remains as a proud actress of India with her unparalleled acting skills," reported news agency ANI.
Feb 25, 2018
09:09 (IST)
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in his tweet quoted Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke from Sonnets to Orpheus. "Let your presence ring out like a bell into the night. And if the earthly no longer knows your name, whisper to the silent earth: I am flowing. To the flashing water say: I am,".
Feb 25, 2018
08:31 (IST)
Actor Rajinikanth tweeted that "he has lost a dear friend and the industry has lost a true legend."

Sridevi acted as Rajinikanth's stepmother in Tamil movie "Moondru Mudichu" at the age of 13.
Feb 25, 2018
08:17 (IST)
Actor Akshay Kumar expressed his shock at the veteran actor's demise. Both Akshay Kumar and Sridevi were seen together in film, "Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin," released in 2004.

Feb 25, 2018
07:53 (IST)
President Ram Nath Kovind paid his condolences to Sridevi's family. He tweeted, "Shocked to hear of passing of movie star Sridevi. She has left millions of fans heartbroken. Her performances in films such as Moondram Pirai, Lamhe and English Vinglish remain an inspiration for other actors. My condolences to her family and close associates." 
Feb 25, 2018
07:50 (IST)
"Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll miss her": Kamal Hassan.

Sridevi got her first lead role in K Balachander's Moondru Mudichu, where she co-starred with Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth.

Feb 25, 2018
07:41 (IST)
Actor Anupam Kher also took to Twitter to express his shock at the sudden demise of veteran actress Sridevi.

Feb 25, 2018
07:22 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief over Sridevi's death 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his grief and offered his condolences on the death of veteran actress Sridevi.
Feb 25, 2018
07:07 (IST)
The Indian National Congress party also extended their condolences to the loved ones of actress Sridevi.
Feb 25, 2018
06:54 (IST)
"You shall live on forever.." tweeted actress Mahira Khan. The actor, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai.
Feb 25, 2018
06:51 (IST)
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt tweeted saying, "Jolted by the news of Sridevi's sudden death." The death of the veteran actress prompted an outpouring of grief among fans and fellow Bollywood actors.

Feb 25, 2018
06:45 (IST)
Actress Anushka Sharma also offered her condolence on the death of the Bollywood legend.
Feb 25, 2018
06:30 (IST)
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, tweeted saying, "So sad to hear the news of the death of such a terrifically talented actress, performer and producer."
Feb 25, 2018
06:27 (IST)
"Impossible to take your eyes off her when she appeared on screen" says actor Farhan Akhtar in his Instagram post.

He writes,"My first job in 1990 was on 'Lamhe' and this song 'Megha re Megha' was the very first time I saw this legendary actor create her incredible magic on screen.
From Sadma to Chalbaaz, from Mr.India to Chandni, it was impossible to take your eyes off her when she appeared on screen.
A true star. A gifted actor. A woman with tremendous dignity.
Gone too soon. RIP Sridevi.
Sad sad day."

Feb 25, 2018
05:44 (IST)
Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival, tweeted saying, "Shocked to hear of the passing of India's legendary Sridevi. Honoured to have been in her presence in 2012 when she visited Toronto for English Vinglish. She made countless millions fall in love with her characters."

Feb 25, 2018
05:04 (IST)
Feb 25, 2018
04:59 (IST)
"In her own way, she lit up the screen. No age to go." tweeted cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle.
Feb 25, 2018
04:53 (IST)
Fans gathered outside the Mumbai residence of actress Sridevi in Andheri soon after the news of her death broke, news agency ANI reported. 

Feb 25, 2018
04:49 (IST)
Actor-Comedian Johnny Lever said his prayers were with the family. 
Feb 25, 2018
04:47 (IST)
"I am at a loss for words & jolted as if struck by lightening" says singer Adnan Sami 
Feb 25, 2018
04:45 (IST)
Actor Riteish Deshmukh also expressed shock and dismay on Twitter.
Feb 25, 2018
04:37 (IST)
Bollywood is in shock with the sudden news of actor Sridevi's death. Preity Zinta said she was "heartbroken."
Feb 25, 2018
04:33 (IST)
Actor Sidharth Malhotra also expressed his shock at the news.
Feb 25, 2018
04:32 (IST)
"Can't Stop Crying" Says Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen wrote on Twitter that she was in shock.
Feb 25, 2018
04:25 (IST)
Actress Priyanka Chopra shared her condolences on Twitter.
Feb 25, 2018
04:22 (IST)
Several actors like Priyanka Chopra, Preity Zinta and Johny Lever posted condolence messages on Twitter shortly after the news of Sridevi's death broke.
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