Bollywood icon Sridevi dies at 54 of heart attack in Dubai

Mumbai - Sridevi was in the UAE to attend a wedding function along with her husband and younger daughter.

By Web Report

Published: Mon 26 Feb 2018, 12:09 AM

Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi passed away here in Dubai on Saturday night after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 54. The legendary actress was in the UAE to attend a family function.
Sanjay Kapoor, who landed in Dubai on Sunday morning, told Khaleej Times that Sridevi suffered a heart attack at 11pm yesterday night. She was in her hotel room in Dubai when it happened, he said.
"We are completely shocked. She had no history of a heart attack," said Sanjay Kapoor.

Photos: Last pictures of Sridevi from Mohit Marwah's wedding in Ras Al Khaimah

Sridevi was in Dubai to attend the wedding function of actress Sonam Kapoor's cousin Mohit Marwah, along with husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi Kapoor.
Visuals from outside the residence of deceased actress Sridevi in Andheri:

#Mumbai: Visuals from outside the residence of deceased actress Sridevi in Andheri. pic.twitter.com/DLSsmnKcLN
- ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2018

Fans gather outside the residence of #Sridevi in Andheri who has passed away due to cardiac arrest. Say 'We are shocked and still cannot believe the news of her death. Very saddened and pained about her demise. Her acting skills were remarkable' pic.twitter.com/H059IQJM0F
- ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2018

Sridevi was known for her performance in some of India's most iconic films like Mr India, Nagina, Sadma, Chaalbaaz, Chandni, among several others.
The Padma Shri recipient was last seen in Mom in 2017.
Here is what some of the Bollywood personalities tweeted:

I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP
- PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018

I just heard Ma'am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock...cant stop crying...
- sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) February 24, 2018

Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Ma'am is no more #RIP #Sridevi ??
- Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) February 24, 2018

Unbelievable Shocking & Heartbreaking to hear about the demise of #Sridevi, one of the talented Actress of Indian Cinema. Prayers and strength to the family. #OmShanti
- Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) February 24, 2018

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Shocked and devastated. An amazing talent and my favourite performer passes on. A tremendous loss to the industry.
"Bijli giraane main hoon aayi, kehte hain mujhko hawa Hawaii" RIP dear #Sridevi. pic.twitter.com/nBrhmAlPlz
- Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) February 24, 2018

Heartbroken & shocked to hear that my all time favourite #Sridevi is no more. May god give peace to her soul & strength to the family #RIP
- Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 24, 2018