Tributes continue to pour in for Sridevi

February 25, 2018 08:25

Politicians, leaders and other actors express grief and shock over the untimely demise of Sridevi. The 54-year-old actress reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest in Dubai. Sridevi was in Dubai to the attend the wedding of her nephew -- Mohit Marwah.

President Ram Nath Kovind paid his condolences to Sridevi's family. He tweeted, "Shocked to hear of passing of movie star Sridevi. She has left millions of fans heartbroken. Her performances in films such as Moondram Pirai, Lamhe and English Vinglish remain an inspiration for other actors. My condolences to her family and close associates."

Kamal Haasan turned-politician tweeted, "Have witnessed Sridevi's life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificeint 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."

Sridevi got her first leading role in K Balachander's Moondru Mudichu, where she co-starred with Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth.

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt tweeted saying, "Jolted by the news of Sridevi's sudden death." The death of the veteran actress prompted an outpouring of grief among fans and fellow Bollywood actors.

Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, tweeted saying, "So sad to hear the news of the death of such a terrifically talented actress, performer and producer."

Image: Sridevi with husband Boney Kapoor and director-producer Karan Johar speak to London's Mayor Sadiq Khan. Photograph: @SadiqKhan/Twitter

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