Actress Sridevi passes away in Dubai at the age of 54

In what is coming as a sad and shocking news, veteran Indian actress Sridevi passed away on Saturday night in Dubai. She was aged 54 and suffered cardiac arrest before she breathed her last at 11.30 pm on 24 February. It has been learned that Sridevi attended a marriage ceremony in Dubai with husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi.

Sridevi was born on 13 February 1963. She went on to act in innumerable films in multiple languages and emerged as one of the most popular female stars in India. Some of her most remarkable films include Moondram Pirai, Sadma, Himmatwala, Jagadekaveerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kshna Kshanam, Kartheeka Deepam, Premabishekam, English Vinglish among others, with 85 of them being in Telugu. Sridevi shared screen space with many leading Indian actors such as N.T Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi and others. Recognizing her contribution to the Indian cinema, the Indian government honoured her with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour, in 2013.

After a gap of 15 years, 2012 saw Sridevi make her re-entry into the films with English Vinglish. Her last film, MOM, hit the screens last year and won her many accolades.

The untimely and sad demise of the popular star has plunged the film fraternity into sorrow. Celebrities and fans across the globe expressed their condolences to their favourite star’s family. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too sought his solace over the passing away of the veteran actor.

Sridevi is survived by her husband Boney Kapoor and two daughters Jhanvi and Kushi. Her elder daughter Jhanvi is set to make her Bollywood debut later this year with director Karan Johar.