Actor Sridevi dies of cardiac arrest in Dubai
The 54-year-old was in the UAE for a wedding.
Actor Sridevi Kapoor died of a massive cardiac arrest in a hospital in Dubai on Saturday, reported Filmfare. She was 54.
Sridevi was in Dubai to attend her nephew’s wedding with husband Boney Kapoor and her younger daughter Khushi. Her younger brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor confirmed the news to IANS.
Before entering Bollywood in 1978, Sridevi had made a number of movies in the South Indian film industry. She was best known for her Bollywood hits Mr India, Chandni, Chaalbaaz, Sadma, Gumrah and Lamhe. After Judaai in 1997, she took a 15-year-long break before making her comeback with English Vinglish in 2012.
The government of India had also given her the Padma Shri – the country’s fourth-highest civilian honour – in 2013.
Bollywood celebrities, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed their condolences.
Compelled at this unfortunate hour to be reminded of the age old idiom - चार दिन की चाँदनी, फिर अँधेरी रात ... numb at this grave untimely loss. There never was, nor will there ever be anyone quite like you. What a profoundly sad night. #TheOriginalEverything #RIPSridevi pic.twitter.com/tH04Rgzj7C
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) February 24, 2018
I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018
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
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 25, 2018
Unbelievable Shocking & Heartbreaking to hear about the demise of #Sridevi, one of the talented Actress of Indian Cinema. Prayers and strength to the family. #OmShanti
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) February 24, 2018
Deeply saddened and shocked to hear about #Sridevi Ji. My prayers and condolences to the family.
— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) February 24, 2018
Terrible terrible news.... Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More ... 🙏🏽 RIP
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 24, 2018
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
