Feb 27, 08:08 PM (IST)
From romance to comedy to satire - there is no genre that the Sridevi had not mastered. While the industry shall not see the diva any longer on the silver screen, memories of her in the glowing orange chiffon sari, letting her hair down to Har kisiko nahi milta shall linger on. A walk through the biggest box office hits in the actor’s career.
Himmatwala (1983)- made close to Rs 12 crore at the box office
Sadma (1983)- made Rs 2 crore at the box office
Jaanbaaz (1986)- A super hit that clocked close to Rs 4.75 crore at the box office
Mr. India (1987)- An outright hit that made approximately Rs 5 crore at the box office
Chaalbaaz (1989)- It clocked close to Rs 4 crore at the box office
Feb 27, 07:47 PM (IST)
The Kapoor family has released an official statement giving out details of the funeral and last rites of the legendary actor Sridevi, reports News 18.
"On behalf of Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor, the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families, a sincere thanks to the media for your continued sensitivity and support during this emotional moment.
Kindly find all the details for tomorrow:
1. Condolences and last respects:
Date & Time : 28th Feb Wednesday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Address: Celebration Sports Club
Garden No 5, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400053
The last journey will commence at 2 pm from Celebration Sports Club to Pawan Hans.
2. Cremation Ceremony
Address : Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery, Next to Pawan Hans, SV Road, Vile Parle West
Date & Time : 28th Feb 3.30 pm onwards"
Feb 27, 07:25 PM (IST)
After completion of all local processes, mortal remains of Sridevi are now enroute to Mumbai, said Indian Envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri.
Feb 27, 07:02 PM (IST)
Cremation after 3.30 pm at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium
Last respects to late actress Sridevi will be paid at Celebrations Sports club in Mumbai between 9:30 am to 12:30 pm tomorrow, cremation will take place at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium after 3:30 pm.
Feb 27, 05:29 PM (IST)
Indian consulate will now cancel the passport of late actor Sridevi and post all the formalities are complete.
Feb 27, 05:26 PM (IST)
Mortal remains of Sridevi has reached Dubai airport.
Feb 27, 04:55 PM (IST)
Sridevi's mortal remains will reach Mumbai by late evening.
Feb 27, 04:53 PM (IST)
The embalming process is complete and the mortal remains of Sridevi is being taken to the airport.
Feb 27, 04:38 PM (IST)
Feb 27, 04:31 PM (IST)
Sridevi's funeral is expected to take place at Pawan Hans in Mumbai tomorrow.
Feb 27, 04:30 PM (IST)
Sridevi's family has been given the death certificate and media reports say that the actor's mortal remains will be flown to India in a private jet which will depart from Dubai by around 18:30 pm IST. The chartered plane belongs to industrialist Anil Ambani.
Feb 27, 04:28 PM (IST)
Dubai Police has given clean chit to Boney Kapoor.
Feb 27, 04:07 PM (IST)
Sridevi's mortal remains will be flown back to India in a private jet.
Feb 27, 03:52 PM (IST)
What we know so far
-Dubai police has closed Sridevi's case
-Body has been handed over to the family, said Dubai government
-Actor's body has reached the embalming centre
Feb 27, 03:28 PM (IST)
What is the embalming process?
Embalming is the process of preserving the human body after death to delay decomposition. The body is drained of blood and gases and pumped with replacement fluids to temporarily slow its disintegration. While embalming is fairly common, it is rarely necessary or required by law -- contrary to popularly held opinion.
Feb 27, 03:27 PM (IST)
Sridevi's nephew has claimed the body from mporgue in Dubai. The actor's body will reach the embalming centre. The process was on hold for last two days due to the ongoing investigation. Her body will be taken to Al Muhaisana for the 90 minute process.
Feb 27, 03:07 PM (IST)
Prosecutor is trying to rule out foul play. In case, prosecutor finds something wrong, the case will be given back to the Dubai cops, Vicky Kapur, Executive Editor, Khaleej Times told CNN News 18.
Feb 27, 03:04 PM (IST)
Dubai police have questioned Boney Kapoor for the third time since forensics report suggest that Sridevi was deeply bruised on her head, reports Aisanet News.
Feb 27, 03:00 PM (IST)
Some unknown facts about Sridevi
-Sridevi refused a role offered by Steven Spielberg in Jurassic park owing to her reluctance to take a hiatus from Bollywood.
-Sridevi was given a dual role in Baazigar. But, she was not casted as director thought that it would have overwhelmed the audience watching Shah Rukh Khan’s character ‘kill’ her on screen.
-Bollywood’s first female superstar Sridevi was the highest-paid Hindi film’s actress from 1985-1992.
-Unable to speak Hindi during her debut in Hindi film industry, the versatile actress learned it and first dubbed her dialogues for the film Chandni.
Feb 27, 02:54 PM (IST)
Amar Singh says Sridevi did not consume hard liquor
Politician Amar Singh told ANI on Monday that Sridevi never consumed hard liquor.
His statement came after the Dubai Forensic Department released an autopsy communique stating that traces of alcohol were found in Sridevi's body.
Singh, a family friend of Sridevi, said, "Sridevi ji did not drink hard liquor, she used to have wine sometimes like me and like many others in public life. I have talked to Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Al Nahyan, he assured me that all formalities and reports are complete. Her mortal remains should reach India by midnight."
The autopsy report, carried by UAE’s Khaleej Times states that the veteran actress died due to "accidental drowning" in the hotel bathtub. However, initial reports had suggested that she suffered from a massive cardiac arrest.
Sridevi was in Dubai for her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding at the time of her demise on February 24.
Feb 27, 02:53 PM (IST)
Ram Gopal Varma takes to social media
Film maker Ram Gopal Varma took to Twitter to express himself. On Tuesday, he tweeted, “And so on her body lies in the cold storage, Effigy of a bygone age, Waiting for the cruel facts to adjudge, While the world waits to pay homage, Can she ever really. RIP?”
“Though God so cruelly took away a Goddess like Sridevi from amongst us, we still have her permanently etched on our screens I hate god for taking her away from us forever but I love Louis Lumiere for creating the movie camera for her beauty to stay with us forever,” he said in another tweet.
The film maker also posted a blog on Facebook titled, ‘My Love Letter To Sridevi’s Fans’, explaining how difficult life had been her right from her childhood.
Feb 27, 02:50 PM (IST)
Subramanian Swamy calls it a 'murder'
News agency ANI quoted Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy as saying, “If you ask my opinion I'll tell you that I think it's murder."
“Let's wait for prosecution to pronounce it. Facts in media don't appear to be consistent. She never drank hard liquor, how did it enter her system? What happened to CCTV? Doctors suddenly appeared before media and said she died of heart failure,” Swami said.
Feb 27, 02:48 PM (IST)
Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today said that he thinks Sridevi’s demise was a ‘murder’ while Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh said that she did not drink hard liquor, contradicting the Dubai Forensic Department’s autopsy communique.
Feb 27, 02:47 PM (IST)
Dubai Police has handed over letters for release of Sridevi's mortal remains to the Indian consulate and her family members, so that they can proceed for embalming, reports Khaleej Times.
Feb 27, 02:42 PM (IST)
The Indian film industry lost one of its iconic actor Sridevi, who ruled the big screen for decades last week on Saturday. The actor was found dead in a hotel room in Dubai and the forensic team post investigation had revealed that she had died due to accidental drowning. The report also said that alcohol traces were found in Sridevi's body.
☞ Sridevi All News ☜
From romance to comedy to satire - there is no genre that the Sridevi had not mastered. While the industry shall not see the diva any longer on the silver screen, memories of her in the glowing orange chiffon sari, letting her hair down to Har kisiko nahi milta shall linger on. A walk through the biggest box office hits in the actor’s career.
Himmatwala (1983)- made close to Rs 12 crore at the box office
Sadma (1983)- made Rs 2 crore at the box office
Jaanbaaz (1986)- A super hit that clocked close to Rs 4.75 crore at the box office
Mr. India (1987)- An outright hit that made approximately Rs 5 crore at the box office
Chaalbaaz (1989)- It clocked close to Rs 4 crore at the box office
Feb 27, 07:47 PM (IST)
The Kapoor family has released an official statement giving out details of the funeral and last rites of the legendary actor Sridevi, reports News 18.
"On behalf of Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor, the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families, a sincere thanks to the media for your continued sensitivity and support during this emotional moment.
Kindly find all the details for tomorrow:
1. Condolences and last respects:
Date & Time : 28th Feb Wednesday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Address: Celebration Sports Club
Garden No 5, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400053
The last journey will commence at 2 pm from Celebration Sports Club to Pawan Hans.
2. Cremation Ceremony
Address : Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery, Next to Pawan Hans, SV Road, Vile Parle West
Date & Time : 28th Feb 3.30 pm onwards"
Feb 27, 07:25 PM (IST)
After completion of all local processes, mortal remains of Sridevi are now enroute to Mumbai, said Indian Envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri.
Feb 27, 07:02 PM (IST)
Cremation after 3.30 pm at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium
Last respects to late actress Sridevi will be paid at Celebrations Sports club in Mumbai between 9:30 am to 12:30 pm tomorrow, cremation will take place at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium after 3:30 pm.
Feb 27, 05:29 PM (IST)
Indian consulate will now cancel the passport of late actor Sridevi and post all the formalities are complete.
Feb 27, 05:26 PM (IST)
Mortal remains of Sridevi has reached Dubai airport.
Feb 27, 04:55 PM (IST)
Sridevi's mortal remains will reach Mumbai by late evening.
Feb 27, 04:53 PM (IST)
The embalming process is complete and the mortal remains of Sridevi is being taken to the airport.
Feb 27, 04:38 PM (IST)
Feb 27, 04:31 PM (IST)
Sridevi's funeral is expected to take place at Pawan Hans in Mumbai tomorrow.
Feb 27, 04:30 PM (IST)
Sridevi's family has been given the death certificate and media reports say that the actor's mortal remains will be flown to India in a private jet which will depart from Dubai by around 18:30 pm IST. The chartered plane belongs to industrialist Anil Ambani.
Feb 27, 04:28 PM (IST)
Dubai Police has given clean chit to Boney Kapoor.
Feb 27, 04:07 PM (IST)
Sridevi's mortal remains will be flown back to India in a private jet.
Feb 27, 03:52 PM (IST)
What we know so far
-Dubai police has closed Sridevi's case
-Body has been handed over to the family, said Dubai government
-Actor's body has reached the embalming centre
Feb 27, 03:28 PM (IST)
What is the embalming process?
Embalming is the process of preserving the human body after death to delay decomposition. The body is drained of blood and gases and pumped with replacement fluids to temporarily slow its disintegration. While embalming is fairly common, it is rarely necessary or required by law -- contrary to popularly held opinion.
Feb 27, 03:27 PM (IST)
Sridevi's nephew has claimed the body from mporgue in Dubai. The actor's body will reach the embalming centre. The process was on hold for last two days due to the ongoing investigation. Her body will be taken to Al Muhaisana for the 90 minute process.
Feb 27, 03:07 PM (IST)
Prosecutor is trying to rule out foul play. In case, prosecutor finds something wrong, the case will be given back to the Dubai cops, Vicky Kapur, Executive Editor, Khaleej Times told CNN News 18.
Feb 27, 03:04 PM (IST)
Dubai police have questioned Boney Kapoor for the third time since forensics report suggest that Sridevi was deeply bruised on her head, reports Aisanet News.
Feb 27, 03:00 PM (IST)
Some unknown facts about Sridevi
-Sridevi refused a role offered by Steven Spielberg in Jurassic park owing to her reluctance to take a hiatus from Bollywood.
-Sridevi was given a dual role in Baazigar. But, she was not casted as director thought that it would have overwhelmed the audience watching Shah Rukh Khan’s character ‘kill’ her on screen.
-Bollywood’s first female superstar Sridevi was the highest-paid Hindi film’s actress from 1985-1992.
-Unable to speak Hindi during her debut in Hindi film industry, the versatile actress learned it and first dubbed her dialogues for the film Chandni.
Feb 27, 02:54 PM (IST)
Amar Singh says Sridevi did not consume hard liquor
Politician Amar Singh told ANI on Monday that Sridevi never consumed hard liquor.
His statement came after the Dubai Forensic Department released an autopsy communique stating that traces of alcohol were found in Sridevi's body.
Singh, a family friend of Sridevi, said, "Sridevi ji did not drink hard liquor, she used to have wine sometimes like me and like many others in public life. I have talked to Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Al Nahyan, he assured me that all formalities and reports are complete. Her mortal remains should reach India by midnight."
The autopsy report, carried by UAE’s Khaleej Times states that the veteran actress died due to "accidental drowning" in the hotel bathtub. However, initial reports had suggested that she suffered from a massive cardiac arrest.
Sridevi was in Dubai for her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding at the time of her demise on February 24.
Feb 27, 02:53 PM (IST)
Ram Gopal Varma takes to social media
Film maker Ram Gopal Varma took to Twitter to express himself. On Tuesday, he tweeted, “And so on her body lies in the cold storage, Effigy of a bygone age, Waiting for the cruel facts to adjudge, While the world waits to pay homage, Can she ever really. RIP?”
“Though God so cruelly took away a Goddess like Sridevi from amongst us, we still have her permanently etched on our screens I hate god for taking her away from us forever but I love Louis Lumiere for creating the movie camera for her beauty to stay with us forever,” he said in another tweet.
The film maker also posted a blog on Facebook titled, ‘My Love Letter To Sridevi’s Fans’, explaining how difficult life had been her right from her childhood.
Feb 27, 02:50 PM (IST)
Subramanian Swamy calls it a 'murder'
News agency ANI quoted Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy as saying, “If you ask my opinion I'll tell you that I think it's murder."
“Let's wait for prosecution to pronounce it. Facts in media don't appear to be consistent. She never drank hard liquor, how did it enter her system? What happened to CCTV? Doctors suddenly appeared before media and said she died of heart failure,” Swami said.
Feb 27, 02:48 PM (IST)
Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today said that he thinks Sridevi’s demise was a ‘murder’ while Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh said that she did not drink hard liquor, contradicting the Dubai Forensic Department’s autopsy communique.
Feb 27, 02:47 PM (IST)
Dubai Police has handed over letters for release of Sridevi's mortal remains to the Indian consulate and her family members, so that they can proceed for embalming, reports Khaleej Times.
Feb 27, 02:42 PM (IST)
The Indian film industry lost one of its iconic actor Sridevi, who ruled the big screen for decades last week on Saturday. The actor was found dead in a hotel room in Dubai and the forensic team post investigation had revealed that she had died due to accidental drowning. The report also said that alcohol traces were found in Sridevi's body.
☞ Sridevi All News ☜
