Manish Malhotra recalled his association with actress Sridevi and told News18, "I first met her in 1990 when she was already a superstar and I was beginning my career. Working with an icon I always called “Ma’am” was a turning point in my career, as it was the beginning of many associations and a longstanding friendship beyond work. We have seen each other grow professionally and personally - it was amazing to see the roles she blossomed into, her passion for painting, and the doting wife and mother she was.”
According to The Quint, several celebrities, including Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher, David Dhawan reached Anil Kapoor’s residence to offer their condolences to the family.
India Today is quoting the Dubai police department as saying that the autopsy certificate will be received by 8:30-9 am Dubai time (10-10:30 am IST). The report adds that once the report is clear, the mortal remains will be handed over to relatives for the final journey.
According to a report in Khaleej Times, the legendary actress was getting ready for a dream dinner date with her husband Boney Kapoor in Dubai before she reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. According to the report, Boney had returned to Dubai in order to give a "surprise" to Sridevi. Both were supposed to return to Mumbai together.
According toThe Indian Express, crowds had gathered outside Sridevi's home in Lokhandwala on Sunday for a glimpse of the deceased superstar. However, awaiting the arrival of the funeral cortège, the dozens of fans finally lost patience.
Sridevi, the style icon: Glamorous, quirky, demure, outré — there was no look the actress couldn't carry off
The lehenga is the colour of boiled pink candy; its gota border incandescent with all the insolent possibilities that dancing at a wedding can open up. Unencumbered by its girth, or by the weight of the jewelley that accessorises it, the wearer dances blithely. She is Chandni; she is the irrepressible beam of moonlight in Yash Chopra’s 1989 melodrama Chandni; she is actress Sridevi in the role of a lifetime.
To refer to her in the past tense would be a disservice to the flamboyance of her oeuvre. For, a repertoire that spans Malayalam films like Poompatta (1971) to the Bollywood thriller Mom (2017) can hardly be relegated to the archives, now that Sridevi is no more. Her work makes it impossible to consign her to the realm of the dead. She lives, in the way her hips swayed or her eyes gleamed or her rounded syllables declared, “Dikhta nahin hai kya? Beer bottles le rahi hoon!” (ChaalBaaz, 1989), or mischievously observed, “Sawaal ke jawaab mein sawaal nahi kiya jaata” (Lamhe, 1991).
RECAP: Sridevi's body to be brought back in Anil Ambani's aircraft
In a moving gesture, Indian industrial magnate Anil Ambani has sent an aircraft to Dubai to bring back Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor's body to India later on Sunday, sources said. The 13-seater private jet, (Embraer-135BJ) belonging to Reliance Transport & Travel Ltd, left Mumbai for Dubai around 1.30 pm on Sunday.
Manish Malhotra recalls his association with Sridevi
Manish Malhotra recalled his association with actress Sridevi and told News18, "I first met her in 1990 when she was already a superstar and I was beginning my career. Working with an icon I always called “Ma’am” was a turning point in my career, as it was the beginning of many associations and a longstanding friendship beyond work. We have seen each other grow professionally and personally - it was amazing to see the roles she blossomed into, her passion for painting, and the doting wife and mother she was.”
Saddened by Sridevi's demise, says Tibetan leader
Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay on Sunday said he was saddened by the demise of Bollywood actress Sridevi in Dubai, saying that "like millions, he will miss her too".
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Celebrities continue to reach Anil Kapoor's residence
According to The Quint, several celebrities, including Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher, David Dhawan reached Anil Kapoor’s residence to offer their condolences to the family.
From Chaalbaaz to Mr India, veteran actor's comic genius was exceptional
Her early films earned her a career, no doubt, catapulting her to the top of an industry in which it was difficult to gain a toehold if you did not speak the language well. But this did not deter producers who lined up to capitalise on her box-office success. What she lacked in language and diction, she compensated for with her vulnerability and versatility, in particular her comic timing.
Until then Hindi films, to a large extent, had a separate set of comic actors who complemented the leading man and lady. The lead pair seldom kneeled down to comedy, which was best left to supporting actors. But then there was Sridevi, a lead actress who confidently showcased her ability to turn a scene into something humorous and entertaining.
The procedure before the body is flown back to India
Reports said that once the forensic reports were handed over to Indian officials, Sridevi's body would be taken to Muhaisna for embalming. The process takes close to 90 minutes. The police will then issue a death certificate. According to news reports, the Indian consulate in Dubai will cancel the passport following which the immigration department will complete administrative procedures.
The public prosecutor will then give permission to hand over the body and a private plane will fly the mortal remains of Sridevi to India.
Mortal remains likely to be handed over after 10.30 am
India Today is quoting the Dubai police department as saying that the autopsy certificate will be received by 8:30-9 am Dubai time (10-10:30 am IST). The report adds that once the report is clear, the mortal remains will be handed over to relatives for the final journey.
Latest images from Sridevi's residence
Mumbai: Latest visuals from outside the residence of #Sridevi; her mortal remains will be brought to India from Dubai today. pic.twitter.com/pAz2Xav4lG
Sridevi was later found unconscious in the bathtub
After chatting for roughly 15 minutes with her husband, Sridevi reportedly went to the washroom where she suffered the massive attack and was found unconscious in the bathtub minutes later. "He (Boney) tried to revive her and when he could not, he called a friend of his. After that, he informed the police at 9 pm," the source told Khaleej Times.
According to a report in Khaleej Times, the legendary actress was getting ready for a dream dinner date with her husband Boney Kapoor in Dubai before she reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. According to the report, Boney had returned to Dubai in order to give a "surprise" to Sridevi. Both were supposed to return to Mumbai together.
Tamil Nadu CM expresses grief over Sridevi's death
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami expressed grief over legendary actress Sridevi's passing away, and said it "is a huge loss not only for Tamil filmdom, but to the entire Indian film industry."
Lauding her as a "multi-faceted acting personality," he cited her performance in Tamil movies of the late 1970's and early 1980's - '16 Vayathiniley', 'Moondram Pirai', 'Sivappu Rojakkal', 'Priya' and 'Varumayin Niram Sivappu' - as proof of her acting skills.
The chief minister conveyed his condolences to the next of kin of Sridevi and said he prayed that her soul rests in peace, PTI reported.
Fans lose patience as body remains to be flown to India
According toThe Indian Express, crowds had gathered outside Sridevi's home in Lokhandwala on Sunday for a glimpse of the deceased superstar. However, awaiting the arrival of the funeral cortège, the dozens of fans finally lost patience.
Senior journalist Raza Rumi tweets emotional video of Sridevi
Memorable: Beautiful #Sridevi broke down as she addressed her Pakistan co-stars of #Mom - Adnan and Sajal - who could not be there due to the ban on Pak artists. “I really miss you all, the way you all have worked in this film is beyond compare...' #RIPSridevipic.twitter.com/2fLYtYyQVS
#Sridevi will always remain alive in my memory. It feels awkward to speak of her in the past tense. We have lost the biggest star of our country. I still cannot believe it. It will take many years to register what has actually happened: Anupam Kher in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/Ay4MTSznDL
The sudden demise of veteran actor, Sridevi has shocked the Pakistan entertainment industry with celebrities such as Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Fawad Khan and Imran Abbas paying their condolences and tributes to the Bollywood diva.
Pakistani actress, Sajal Aly Khan, who acted with Sridevi in last year's "Mom" add she had lost her mother again.
My experience of working with her was exceptional and she cared for me like a mother would for her child. I just feel as if I have again lost my mother," Aly said.
Adnan Ali Siddiqui, who starred as Sridevi's husband in the 2017 film said he is still not able to believe that his co-star is no more.
"Life is so unpredictable. A lady with just not extreme talent but a beautiful soul. Sridevi Kapoor leaves us heavy-hearted," he said.
Mahira tweeted, "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."
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Here's an official statement from Sridevi's family:
Boney Kapoor, Jhanvi, Khushi and the entire Kapoor, Ayyappan and Marwah family is deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. They thank the entire media for their prayers, support and sensitivity during their time of grief.
Late Sridevi Kapoor’s body will arrive in India tomorrow. We will update you on all further information as and when it’s available to us.
Request you to kindly reach out to us on everything related to this and we urge you to please not call the family for information on the same.
Adil Hussain, Sridevi's co-star from English Vinglish, says, "she came across as one of the most warm, and respectful co-actors"
According to a report by ibtimes.com, Rajinikanth, who worked with her in Moondru Mudichu has already arrived in Mumbai. Apart from Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh are expected to attend her funeral. Filmmaker Bharathiraaja (launched her in Bollywood as the leading lady of Solva Sawan), K Raghavendra Rao, Ambareesh, and Prakash Raj are also expected to pay their respects.
Earlier it was being reported that the prayer meet would start between 8-10 am, however, due to unforeseen delay in the paperwork involved in getting the body released, the time of the funeral could get affected, reports IB Times.
According to the latest update by News18, the autopsy has been completed and the family is now awaiting laboratory reports. Her mortal remains are likely to be flown in on a chartered jet by this afternoon.
Early morning visuals from outside Sridevi's house. Crowds and fans has emerged in throngs on Sunday evening to pay their respects.
Early morning visuals from outside #Sridevi's residence in Mumbai's Andheri. Her mortal remains to be brought back to India today. pic.twitter.com/1xCCXWXBOu
TV reports have claimed that Sridevi's body will be brought back to India after an autopsy is completed in Dubai.
Death certificate has been issued, and the body is being brought back in a private jet.
#Sridevi autopsy is complete in Dubai, where she passed away. The body will be embalmed and flown back by a private jet to Mumbai once the paperwork is complete and death certificate issued by Dubai Police. pic.twitter.com/yx4HsWEtdQ
Sridevi’s last rites to be conducted on Monday, 26 February
Actress Sridevi’s last rites will be conducted at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai, at noon, news reports have said. Before the cremation, family and friends will pay their last respects at her bungalow, Bhagya, between 8-10 am.
Working with Sridevi turning point in my career: Manish Malhotra
Ace designer Manish Malhotra expressed shock over the sudden demise of Sridevi in Dubai, and says he will always cherish all the precious memories of an iconic superstar and a friend.
Sridevi, 54, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Saturday night. She was in Dubai to attend the marriage function of actress Sonam Kapoor's cousin Mohit Marwah, along with husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi.
"Sridevi and I first met in 1990 when she was already a superstar and I was beginning my career. Working with an icon I always called 'Ma'am' was a turning point in my career, as it was the beginning of many associations and a longstanding friendship beyond work," Manish said in a statement.
Manish dressed the actress a number of times in his creations.
He added: "We have seen each other grow professionally and personally -- it was amazing to see the roles she blossomed into, her passion for painting, and the doting wife and mother she was. I met Sridevi very recently in Dubai and we just had so much to share."
Shocked by the news, Manish said he will "always cherish the precious memories of a friend who was an iconic superstar".
"At this point, all my thoughts are with Sridevi's family."
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It feels like a bad dream. I couldn't believe until I saw it on TV.We worked together in several movies.#Sridevi was a wonderful actress&mother. It was her dream to see her daughters rule silver screen just like her, but Jhanvi couldn't meet her mother in her last time:Jaya Prada pic.twitter.com/pwUkrP0uVA
Sanjay Kapoor says Sridevi had no history of heart disease
Sridevi's brother-in-law and actor Sanjay Kapoor has said the whole family was in shock with the sudden demise of the veteran actress. He also said that she had no history of heart ailment.
The actress, 54, died on Saturday night at around 11 p.m. after suffering a cardiac arrest.
In an interview to Khaleej Times, Sanjay said that she was in the hotel room here when it happened.
"We are completely shocked. She had no history of a heart attack," he said.
Sanjay landed in Dubai on Sunday morning.
Sridevi was in Dubai to attend the marriage function of actress Sonam Kapoor's cousin Mohit Marwah, along with husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi. She exuded elegance in her appearances -- photos and videos that were now being shared on social media as her "last".
Her elder daughter Jahnvi, who is due to make her Bollywood debut, was in Mumbai.
Her body is expected to be flown to Mumbai via a special chartered flight on Sunday evening for the last rites but the timings were not confirmed yet, according to official sources.
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CNN-News 18 reports that Khushi Kapoor was spotted at Anil Kapoor's residence on 25 February afternoon
Shocking and heartbreaking !!! Her elegance, her comic timing and her natural flair for dancing was just absolutely unmatchable. Thank you for all the amazing memories. May her soul rest in peace. #RIPSridevipic.twitter.com/OPwgAlLTk2
Madhur Dixit: The world has lost a very talented person
Just woke up to the terrible news of Sridevi passing. My heart goes out to her family. The world has lost a very talented person who left behind a huge legacy in film. #RIPSridevi
Hema Malini reacts to Sridevi's death, to Times Now: "I never thought this would happen. I just met her recently during Padmaavat screening. She was a talented and beautiful actress. Films were her life."
She was a very close friend of mine. I am really sad at her demise. This is a big loss. She was a born actor: Rajinikanth on #Sridevipic.twitter.com/XZZqPL1jMz
It’s a heart breaking news, can’t even imagine in the worst of my dreams - World losses the best performer - Condolences to the Family. Rest in Peace #Sridevi Ji
I first met #Sridevi on the sets of Chandni - she was a vision in white. But she hardly spoke. I don’t know of any other actor who transformed so completely in front of the camera. Her acting had such range & depth & power. What a loss. RIP
Unfortunate... Sad... Confusing... You were special... Born to express... Destined to Shine... #EnglishVinglish is the best thing that happened to me as an actor, Coz I got to see you Shine...#RIPSridevi#loveSridevi
SriDevi .. gone. It's like an era is over. Like life turning a new chapter. A beautiful story just ended. An amazing spirit just vanished leaving us with amazing love, memories, and incredible grief. #Sridevi
It’s a heart breaking news, can’t even imagine in the worst of my dreams - World losses the best performer - Condolences to the Family. Rest in Peace #Sridevi Ji
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/nBrhmAlPlz
The song 'Hawa Hawai' from Mr India was possibly Sridevi's most famous tracks of all time.
When 'Mr India' released (1987) and became a huge success, the distributors and the film media said it should be called 'Miss India'. Such was her magic.#RIPSridevi
Whatever movies she did, her performances were unmatched. My heartfelt condolences to her family.The entire industry is in 'Sadma' by hearing this news: Ashoke Pandit, Filmmaker on #Sridevi. pic.twitter.com/wUgBkl6WHL
My favorite all time films , Chandni , Chaalbaaz , Mr India , Lamhe ... I used to watch Sridevi my favourite actress .. mesmerized .. cute, doll like , sexy , sad , funny .. you name it she did it !! Magic on screen !!
Fans gather outside the residence of #Sridevi in Andheri who has passed away due to cardiac arrest. Say 'We are shocked and still cannot believe the news of her death. Very saddened and pained about her demise. Her acting skills were remarkable' pic.twitter.com/H059IQJM0F
Bollywood offers condolences for Sridevi's untimely death
Minutes after the news of her death broke, many Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, Sidharth Malhotra and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to pay their condolences.
The first one, however, was megastar Amitabh Bachchan who in a cryptic tweet wrote, "Don't know why, feeling a strange restlessness."
"I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day. RIP," tweeted Priyanka, alongside a still of Sridevi from her superhit film "Mr India".
Comedian Johnny Lever, while expressing grief, sent prayers to the late actor's family, which includes husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Khushi and Janhvi.
"Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about #Sridevi Ji. My prayers and condolences to the family," he tweeted.
"Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Maam is no more. #RIP #Sridevi," wrote Sidharth.
Actor Shilpa Shetty's husband -- Raj Kundra -- posted, "Heartbroken by this news!! She was One of the finest kindest souls I ever knew. Speechless shocked. #RIP#Sridevi this is just not right at all! May god give all the family strength at this darkest hour."
Riteish tweeted, Terrible terrible news. Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More RIP,, while Sushmita wrote that she has been inconsolable since the news broke. I just heard Maam Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock cant stop crying"
Actor Nimrat Kaur tweeted, Absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of #Sridevi. What a dark black terrible moment in time. Gutted.
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She went on a hiatus for 15 years after starring in home production Judaai, co-starring her brother-in-law Anil Kapoor and Urmila Matondkar. It was director Gauri Shinde's English Vinglish in 2012 that marked Sridevi's comeback.
Her nuanced performance as a middle-class woman, learning to speak English to feel accepted by her family, won accolades, and the film was also a commercial success. Last year, she was seen in revenge-drama, Mom, opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna.
She also shot for a special appearance in superstar Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film, Zero, which releases in December. Sridevi was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour, in 2013.
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Latest updates: Several southern superstars are expected to attend the funeral of Sridevi in Mumbai, Latest reports say that Superstar Rajinikanth has arrived in the city. India Today is reporting that Dubai officials will be receiving the final autopsy report at around 10.30 am on Monday. After the final report, the body will be handed over to the family. According to reports, her cremation will take place at Juhu's Pawan Hans crematorium at noon. A formal death certificate was being awaited from the Dubai authorities.
The sudden demise of veteran actor Sridevi has sent shockwaves throughout the Indian film industry with many Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan mourning and expressing their condolences.
The actor, who was 54, died late at Saturday night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.
The news of Sridevi's death spread like wildfire with stars such as her contemporary Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen and Riteish Deshmukh taking to social media to express their grief.
The first one, however, was Amitabh Bachchan who in a cryptic tweet wrote, "Don't know why, feeling a strange restlessness."
The megastar had worked with Sridevi in Khuda Gawah" (1992).
Sridevi. PTI Image.
Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth tweeted that he had lost a dear friend.
"I'm shocked and very disturbed. I've lost a dear friend and the industry has lost a true legend. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I feel the pain with them #RIPSridevi... you will be missed," he wrote.
They together starred in ChaalBaaz and Farishtay among many others.
Kamal Haasan, who worked with Sridevi in Sadma, the Hindi remake of their 1982 Tamil film Moondram Pirai, wrote on Twitter that the lullaby 'Suramayi ankhiyon mein' from the movie haunts him today.
"Have witnessed Sridevi's life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificent lady she became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll miss her," Haasan wrote.
Her Chandni and Nagina co-star Rishi Kapoor said he is in complete shock to wake up to the news of Sridevi's death.
"Woken up to this tragic news. Absolute shock. Sad. Heartfelt condolences to Boney and their two daughters!" he wrote. The actor has also changed his profile picture to an all-black image in mourning.
Aamir said the actor will always be remembered with love and respect.
"I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the untimely and tragic passing away of Srideviji. I have always been a huge fan of her work. Equally I have always been an admirer of her grace and dignity with which she conducted herself.
"My heartfelt condolences to everyone in the family. I join all the millions of her fans in mourning her demise..." Aamir wrote in a statement on Twitter.
Madhuri Dixit, one of Sridevi's contemporaries, also took to Twitter to mourn the demise of the actor.
"Just woke up to the terrible news of Sridevi passing. My heart goes out to her family. The world has lost a very talented person who left behind a huge legacy in film. #RIPSridevi."
"I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day. RIP," tweeted Priyanka, alongside a still of Sridevi from her superhit film Mr India.
Riteish tweeted, Terrible terrible news . Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More RIP, , while Sushmita wrote that she has been inconsolable since the news broke. I just heard Ma'am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock cant stop crying "
Director Shekhar Kapur, who worked with Sridevi in the iconic "Mr India" called the actor's death the end of an era.
"Sridevi... gone. It's like an era is over. Like life turning a new chapter. A beautiful story just ended. An amazing spirit just vanished leaving us with amazing love, memories, and incredible grief," he wrote.
Director Subhash Ghai called the actor "the uncrowned queen of acting in all languages in her times".
"I am deeply grieved for this shocking loss. Sridevi has not been one of the finest actor but the finest actor of indian of cinema since 1985. Introvert by nature, she was electricity with thunder in front of camera. She would shock directors by her each shot taken on her on the sets, may it be dance drama or romance.
"She maintained her dignity and integrity as an actor and person both constantly at any cost in this demanding industry," Ghai said.
Actor-BJP MP Hema Malini said Sridevi's death is a loss to the Indian film industry, which would never be compensated.
"Sridevi's sudden passing away has left me in deep shock. Can't imagine how such a bubbly person, a wonderful actor, is no more.She has left a void in the industry that cannot be filled. Boney is a good friend and I've seen their daughters grow up. My prayers are with the family," she tweeted.
Anupam Kher, who has collaborated with Sridevi in films such as Chaalbaaz, Karma, Laadla and Chandni among others, said he cannot bring himself to talk about the actor in past tense.
"It is too uncomfortable to talk about someone you liked and admired so much in past tense. Can't talk much now," Kher told PTI.
Hansal Mehta said he was planning to approach the actor with a project but was too late.
"There will never be another #Sridevi. I was about to approach her for a film. That film will now be dedicated to her. If it finds an actor."
Actor Akshay Kumar wrote he had the fortune of working with the actor in "Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin", a film which was shot in 1994 but saw the theatrical release 10 years later.
"Shocked beyond words to hear about the sad and untimely demise of #Sridevi. A dream for many, had the good fortune of sharing screen space with her long ago and witnessed her continued grace over the years. Thoughts and prayers with the family. RIP," Akshay wrote.
Alia Bhatt wrote a condolence message for her "icon" on Twitter.
"Nothing makes sense. I have no words.. just completely shocked. RIP Sridevi. My icon forever. Love you," she tweeted.
Published Date: Feb 26, 2018 10:34 AM
| Updated Date: Feb 26, 2018 10:38 AM
