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Bollywood’s first superstar, Sridevi has been laid to rest. The actress died due to accidental drowning on the night of February 24th in Dubai, where she, along with her husband, Boney Kapoor, and daughter, Khushi Kapoor, had flown to attend her nephew, Mohit Marwah‘s wedding. While Boney and Khushi, along with the entire Kapoor Khandan returned, Sridevi stayed back at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai, where the actress succumbed to the fatal accident. We are still unable to digest the fact that we will no longer be able to see the gorgeous diva on screen. To say that Indian cinema has lost a jewel, won’t be a gross exaggeration. While we are finding it so hard to come to terms with this loss, it’s unimaginable to think what the late actress’ family must be going through at this hour of grief.
The actress is survived by her husband and two daughters, Jahnvi and Khushi. To think that Jahnvi couldn’t even meet her mother for the last time due to her work commitments in Mumbai, is heartbreaking. The past few days have been emotionally and physically draining for the family as a whole. After tedious medical and legal procedures, which took over 48 hours, Boney, Sanjay and Arjun Kapoor were finally able to get the mortal remains of the actress to her home in Mumbai yesterday night. Today, the family finally cremated the actress with a state honour. Hundreds and thousands of fans and members of the film fraternity visited the Champions Sports Club and crematorium to pay their last respects to the late actress.
A few moments ago, after the cremation, the Kapoor, Marwah and Aiyappan families issued a statement that read, “The past few days have been trying times for us as a family. Today, particularly, has been one of the hardest. We laid to rest a beautiful soul who has gone too soon.She leaves behind a legacy that is unique. Her talent was undeniable, her beauty unmatched and her ability to connect with the audience was legendary. Sri had the same connect with her family as well. The one thing that helped us all get through these last few days, was the amazing amount of love and support from everyone — be it her many colleagues, to her innumerable fans, her caring friends and loving family, from across the country and the world. ”
Furthermore, it read, “This outpouring of love is the memory that we would like Khushi and Janhvi to have of their mother… a woman who was loved unquestionably by everyone. Let us all who loved Sri, envelope her two little ones, her life, as she often called them, with as much or more love than we gave Sri so that they can live their lives ahead with a little less ache in their hearts. Let us help them remember their mother fondly, with that beloved twinkle in her eyes, and help them build a life and be what Sri had dreamt for them. To the members of the media, we ask that you respect the privacy of the family and allow us the space to grieve. Sri lived her life with dignity and we implore, that you give her the same respect.”
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