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Rajinikanth to Madhuri Dixit: B-Town celebs remember legendary actress Sridevi

Bollywood actor and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away at 54.…

SNS | New Delhi | February 25, 2018 1:19 pm

Rajinikanth to Madhuri Dixit: B-Town celebs remember legendary actress Sridevi

Sridevi (Photo: IANS)

Bollywood actor and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away at 54.

The actress, went away to attend a family function in Dubai where she suffered a cardiac arrest.

Sanjay Kapoor Sridevi’s brother-in-law confirmed the news of her death, he told IANS: “Yes, it is true.”

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Sridevi was in Dubai along with Boney Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor to attend the wedding of actress Sonam Kapoor’s cousin Mohit Marwah. The B-Town celebrities have been posting condolence messages ever since the news broke.

From southern movie stars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, veterans like Anupam Kher, Hema Malini and Madhuri Dixit-Nene and younger celebrities like Farhan Akhtar and Alia Bhatt — celebrities were in disbelief of Sridevi’s demise at the age of 54.

Here is how Bollywood reacted to the death of Sridevi.

Rajinikanth tweeted, “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. Sridevi, you will be missed.

Kamal Haasan wrote,  “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.”

Hema Malini wrote, “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.”

S.S. Rajamouli wrote, “The first Lady Superstar of the Country. Fifty of those 54 years as an actress par excellence. What a journey…and such an unexpected end. May your soul rest in peace.”

Anupam Kher tweets, “Am I having a horrible dream. Sridevi no more? This is so so sad. And so so not fair. One of the most brilliant, elegant and talented actresses ever. The queen of Indian cinema. And a friend. Worked with her in so many movies. So many amazing memories.”

He said he wants to remember her as “happening, vibrant, brilliant, beautiful, bestest and unique”.

Chetan Bhagat wrote, “She never seemed to age, and now she is suddenly gone. We grew up watching her, and she was still going strong. Can’t believe she’s not there anymore. God bless her soul.”

Farhan Akhtar tweeted, “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.

Rishi Kapoor wrote, “Woken up to this tragic news. Absolute shock. Sad. Heartfelt condolences to Boney and their two daughters!”

Madhuri Dixit-Nene tweeted, “The world has lost a very talented person who left behind a huge legacy in films”.

Akshay Kumar wrote, “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”

R. Madhavan wrote, “Our industry will never be the same again. She was the kindest soul apart from being a Giant performer. The heavens are lucky.”

Alia Bhatt tweeted, “Nothing makes sense. I have no words… just completely shocked. RIP Sridevi. My icon forever. Love you.”

 

Vishal Dadlani wrote: “Srideviji was a megastar in her own right. She put the early cracks in the glass ceiling and paved the way for female megastars that came after her. Her reinvention and comeback has been brilliant too. We lost more than a star, today. We lost a pioneer.”

 

Vivek Oberoi described her as a “legend, an enigma, a superstar whose brilliance dazzled us for decades”.

“Srideviji, you will live forever in our hearts,” he added.

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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