Allow us space to grieve: Sridevi's kin tell media

Apparently upset with the intense speculations over the circumstances leading to the untimely death of Sridevi, the members of  Kapoor, Ayyappan and Marwah families on Wednesday requested the media to respect their privacy and allow them the space to grieve the veteran actress’ demise.

In a joint statement issued here after Sridevi’s funeral held in the evening, the Kapoor-Ayyappan-Marwah family members said:  “ To the members of the media, we ask that you respect the privacy of the family and allow us the space to grieve. Sri lived her life with dignity and we implore, that you give her the same respect”.

“The past few days have been trying times for us as a family. Today, particularly, has been one of the hardest. We laid to rest a beautiful soul who has gone too soon”. She leaves behind a legacy that is unique. Her talent was undeniable, her beauty unmatched and her ability to connect with the audience was legendary. Sri had the same connect with her family as well. The one thing that helped us all get through these last few days, was the amazing amount of love and support from everyone — be it her many colleagues, to her innumerable fans, her caring friends and loving family, from across the country and the world,” the statement said.

“This outpouring of love is the memory that we would like Khushi and Janhvi to have of their mother… a woman who was loved unquestionably by everyone. Let us all who loved Sri, envelope her two little ones, her life, as she often called them, with as much or more love than we gave Sri so that they can live their lives ahead with a little less ache in their hearts,” the bereaved family members said.

“Let us help them remember their mother fondly, with that beloved twinkle in her eyes, and help them build a life and be what Sri had dreamt for them,” the statement added.