The end of an era: Sridevi cremated with state honours in Mumbai
The last rites of Bollywood icon Sridevi were conducted at the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery.
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Sridevi funeral: Bollywood icon cremated with full state honours in Mumbai
MUMBAI: The last rites of Bollywood icon Sridevi, whose sudden death on Sunday left family, friends and fans in disbelief and grief, were conducted on Wednesday in Mumbai at the Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery.
Bollywood turned up in full strength to pay tribute to India's first female superstar. Fans from across the country too thronged to catch a last glimpse of the icon.
Draped in a red-and-gold kanjeevaram, the body was brought to the Vile Parle crematorium. Full state honours were accorded, including a police gun salute. The body, wrapped in the Tricolour, was carried in an AC truck.
Earlier the body was kept at the Celebration Sports Club in Lokhandwala for the public to pay homage. A host of Bollywood stars had turned up for the condolence meeting and prayer ceremony that was held there. The actress accidentally drowned in a hotel bathtub in Dubai on Saturday. Her body was brought b ack to India on Tuesday night and taken to brother-in-law Anil Kapoor's house.
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Boney Kapoor, centre, stands beside the mortal remains of his actress-wife Sridevi as it is carried in a truck during her funeral in Mumbai. (AP)
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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..
