Sridevi's ashes to be immersed in Rameswaram today
The ashes brought by Kapoor in a special aircraft will be taken to holy island town of Rameswaram and immersed in the sea there, airport sources said.
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Sridevi, 54, died on February 24 in a Dubai hotel.
CHENNAI: An urn carrying the ashes of Bollywood Superstar Sridevi was brought here Friday by her husband Boney Kapoor for immersion in the sea off Rameswaram.
The ashes brought by Kapoor in a special aircraft will be taken to holy island of Rameswaram today and immersed in the sea there, airport sources said.
Sridevi, 54, died on February 24 in a Dubai hotel.
The body of Bollywood icon was flown back to Mumbai on February 27 after Dubai authorities had determined that she had accidentally drowned in her hotel bathtub.
The last rites of the Bollywood icon were conducted at the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery. The body of the actor, who was born in a village in Tamil Nadu and started her career in Tamil films, was cremated on February 28 with state honours.
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Her death sent shock waves across India with those who knew her at a loss to explain how the star could die so suddenly.
Bollywood Mourns 'Chandni', Turns Up In Full Strength To Pay Tribute To Sridevi
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The who's who of Bollywood turned up in full strength to pay respect to Sridevi. At the condolence meet held in Lokhandwala, director Subhash Ghai, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan came to offer their tribute.
The who's who of Bollywood turned up in full strength to pay respect to Sridevi. At the condolence meet held in Lokhandwala, director Subhash Ghai, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan came to of..
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Actor couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol were among the first ones to reach the Celebrations Sports Club in Lokhandwala to offer their condolences. Kajol's mother and yesteryear actress, Tanuja, also accompanied the couple. Earlier today, Kajol had uploaded a picture of Sridevi on Instagram and recalled her association fondly.
Actor couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol were among the first ones to reach the Celebrations Sports Club in Lokhandwala to offer their condolences. Kajol's mother and yesteryear actress, Tanuja, also accomp..
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Model and actress Sushmita Sen also attended the condolence meet for the actress. Sushmita, in earlier interviews, has often said that the Southern diva has been an inspiration to her.
Model and actress Sushmita Sen also attended the condolence meet for the actress. Sushmita, in earlier interviews, has often said that the Southern diva has been an inspiration to her.
Yesteryear actress Sulbha Arya (left) has shared screen space with Sridevi in a few blockbuster films from the 80s and 90s. Here she is seen with actress Tabu. In her 40-year career, Sridevi had worked with a cross-section of actors and actresses.
Yesteryear actress Sulbha Arya (left) has shared screen space with Sridevi in a few blockbuster films from the 80s and 90s. Here she is seen with actress Tabu. In her 40-year career, Sridevi had work..
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Shekhar Kapur had directed Sridevi in the superhit '80s film, 'Mr India'. The director, who also attended the condolence meet, paid tribute to the actress in a blogpost. He recalled Sridevi as "the most exciting actress" that he had ever worked with, whose "energy on camera was scintillating".
Shekhar Kapur had directed Sridevi in the superhit '80s film, 'Mr India'. The director, who also attended the condolence meet, paid tribute to the actress in a blogpost. He recalled Sridevi as "the m..
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Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi were rumoured to be competitors in their prime. With Madhuri's arrival on the scene, Sridevi's popularity and ability to deliver blockbuster films waned a little. In the 90s, the two were fierce competitors, with both vying for the top spot. Here Madhuri is seen with her doctor husband Sriram Nene.
Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi were rumoured to be competitors in their prime. With Madhuri's arrival on the scene, Sridevi's popularity and ability to deliver blockbuster films waned a little. In the 90s..
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Deepika Padukone, along with designer Manish Malhotra, and actor Siddharth Malhotra, paid tribute to the deceased actress at the club in Lokhandwala.
Deepika Padukone, along with designer Manish Malhotra, and actor Siddharth Malhotra, paid tribute to the deceased actress at the club in Lokhandwala.
Veteran actress Rekha made a public appearance to mourn the loss of Sridevi. She attended the condolence meet held at the club in Lokhandwala.
Veteran actress Rekha made a public appearance to mourn the loss of Sridevi. She attended the condolence meet held at the club in Lokhandwala.
Actress and Parliamentarian Jaya Bachchan was also seen at the condolence meeting held in Lokhandwala, along with daughter Shweta Nanda. While Bachchan herself had not shared screen space with Sridevi, her actor-husband, Amitabh, had starred in multiple films with Sridevi.
Actress and Parliamentarian Jaya Bachchan was also seen at the condolence meeting held in Lokhandwala, along with daughter Shweta Nanda. While Bachchan herself had not shared screen space with Sridev..
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Sridevi's popularity was not just restricted to B-town. Even among India Inc she had her fans and followers. Industrialist and Aditya Birla Group Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla (left), along with his entrepreneur daughter Ananya, showed up to pay respect to the actress.
Sridevi's popularity was not just restricted to B-town. Even among India Inc she had her fans and followers. Industrialist and Aditya Birla Group Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla (left), along with his..
