'Are You Serious?' Twitter blasts Congress for politicising Sridevi's death

Bollywood icon Sridevi died due to cardiac arrest at a Dubai hotel on Saturday night. Her sudden death has left legions of her fans in utter shock. 

Many celebrities and political leaders took to Twitter to pay their rich tributes to the diva. However, the tribute tweet by Congress left Twitter fuming. In a stinging attack, many told the party not to politicise the death of the legend. 

In a tweet, which has been deleted now, the Congress said, ‘We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. An actor par excellence. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work.  Our deepest condolences to her loved ones. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the UPA Govt in 2013.’

Soon, the party was trolled being insensitive in its tweet.  Here are some of the angry tweets that forced the Congress to remove the tweet:

Also mention, she was born when Nehru was the prime-minister.

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) February 25, 2018

You could have also mentioned that she was born when Congress Govt was in power and died when BJP govt is in power

— Amit Saha (@saha_amit) February 25, 2018

"She Was Awarded The Padma Shri By The UPA Govt In 2013". Are You Serious? Is That Line Even Necessary To Pay Tribute To A Legendary Actress? Please Stop Politicising The Death. You Guys Are Disgrace To Humanity. Shame On You Congress. #Sridevi #RIPSridevihttps://t.co/gdPHFEIWE4

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 25, 2018

Was that 'by the UPA Govt' really necessary INC, in a condolence message?  pic.twitter.com/BkgrYEKYCh

— Karthik (@beastoftraal) February 25, 2018

BOLLYWOOD IN SHOCK 

The 'Dream Girl' of Bollywood, Hema Malini on Sunday mourned the sudden demise of veteran actor Sridevi, who breathed his last on Saturday.

The 69-year-old said her death is a big loss to the Indian film industry

‘The news has left me in deep shock. She was a wonderful actress, who, through her talent, inspired and influenced so many people. It is a big loss for Bollywood,’ Malini told ANI.

In a heartfelt note, superstar Aamir Khan remembered the veteran star and said he feels ‘deeply disturbed.’

‘I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the untimely and tragic passing away of Srideviji. I have always been a huge fan of her work. Equally I have always been an admirer of the grace and dignity with which she conducted herself. My heartfelt condolences to everyone in the family. I join all the millions of her fans in mourning her demise. Ma'am, we will always remember you with love and respect,’ said the ‘Dangal’ star.

Mourning the demise, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said he cannot believe the veteran actress is no more. 

‘The entire nation is shocked. I still can't believe it that Sridevi ji is no more. She had done countless legendary roles, it’s very very sad,’ Bhandarkar told ANI.

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit paid his condolences to the family and said, ‘Whatever movies she did, her performances were unmatched. My heartfelt condolences to her family. The entire industry is in 'Sadma' by hearing this news.’

Veteran actor Ranjeet said the ‘Chandni’ of Bollywood was ‘a humble and beautiful lady.’

‘Unbelievable. She was a humble and beautiful lady. She was an amazing artist who had the ability to convey everything through her eyes. It feels like we are all in an airport departure lounge waiting for our announcements,’ the 71-year-old told ANI. 

Actor Annu Kapoor said he wanted to accept the news of Sridevi’s demise as a ‘rumour’.

‘I wanted to accept it as a rumour, but in the end it was a reality. Wherever she is, may her soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with her family. Nation mourns, she was a heartthrob for cinema lovers. We will always remember her,’ Kapoor said.

Bollywood’s first female superstar, Sridevi died in Dubai after cardiac arrest. She was 54. Sridevi is survived by her husband - producer Boney Kapoor - and daughters Jhanvi and Khushi.