Sridevi's death: Legal procedures underway in Dubai; Deepika, Ranveer reach Anil Kapoor's house

WRITTEN BY DNA Web Team | Updated: Feb 26, 2018, 08:49 PM IST
Sridevi Boney Kapoor

Indian cinema has lost of one its brightest stars in Sridevi and personalities such as Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Aamir Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and South superstars Chiranjeevi, and Nagarjuna Akkineni and "Baahubali" director SS Rajamouli among others offered their condolences on the death of the legendary actor.

Indian cinema has lost of one its brightest stars in Sridevi and personalities such as Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Aamir Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and South superstars Chiranjeevi, and Nagarjuna Akkineni and "Baahubali" director SS Rajamouli among others offered their condolences on the death of the legendary actor.

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The actor, who was 54, died late at Saturday night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.

The body of the actress will to be flown home on Monday. A report also said that the officials expressed hopes that the repatriation can be completed by Monday.

The Dubai police, it said on its official Twitter handle, has transferred the case to the "Dubai Public Prosecution" which will carry out regular legal procedures followed in such cases.

"Following the completion of post mortem analysis, Dubai police headquarters today stated that the death of the Indian actress Sridevi occurred due to drowning in her hotel apartment's bath tub following loss of consciousness," the Dubai government's media office said on Twitter.

The report mentions the actor's full name, "Sreedevi Boney Kapoor Ayyappan", her passport number, date of the incident and cause of death.

Sridevi's sudden death has stunned her family, friends and fans. She had stayed back in Dubai after a family wedding.

Here are the live updates: 

Latest Updates

  • The saddest part was that she couldn't see her daughter (Jhanvi)'s debut film. My heart goes to entire family. I don't have much info about news of her drowning. I heard she fell into bathtub following a cardiac arrest. I am very sad: Shakti Kapoor

  • Our embassy and consulate are working closely with local authorities to expedite the return of mortal remains of #Sridevi and also keeping Kapoor family apprised, it is our endeavor to send mortal remains at earliest: Indian Envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri

  • Further delay in return of mortal remains of #Sridevi expected. Dubai police which earlier gave clearance now awaits clearance from Prosecution magistrate. Police reportedly informed Indian authorities the body can only be handed over after a nod from prosecution magistrate, reports ANI quoting Sources.

  • Sridevi ji did not drink hard liquor, she used to have wine sometimes like me& like many others in public life.I have talked to Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Al Nahyan, he assured me that all formalities and reports are completed. Her mortal remains should reach India by midnight: Amar Singh

  • Following completion of post-mortem analysis, Dubai Police HQ today stated that the death of Indian actress #Sridevi occurred due to drowning in her hotel apartment’s bathtub following loss of consciousness: Govt of Dubai Media Office

    Dubai Police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out regular legal procedures followed in such cases.

  • Traces of alcohol found in Sridevi’s body, says report

  • Latest reports suggest that the Dubai Police will soon release Sridevi’s body to her family. The cops have ruled out any foul play.

  • Contrary to initial reports, megastar Sridevi died due to heart attack. Early reports had said that the Chandni fame actor died due to cardiac arrest in her Dubai hotel room on Saturday night. (Read full story here)

  • Actress Madhuri Dixit arrives at the residence of Anil Kapoor in Mumbai:

  • As her legions of fans remember their beloved actor, DNA brings you five most memorable dance performances of Sridevi in Hindi films. It is extremely tedious task to pick the favourite Sridevi dance. From Nagina’s main teri dushman, where she became first Indian actress to wear contact lens to morni song of Lamhe, Sridevi was every bit the star the movie buffs used to worship. Read full story here

  • Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who has worked with Sridevi in several films like Nagina, Gurudev and Chandni, has changed his Twitter profile picture to black and also changed his profile bio as a mark of respect to the late actress. His bio reads as, “Sridevi. RIP” read full story here 

  • Farah Khan and Tabu arrive at residence of Anil Kapoor in Mumbai’s Juhu area: 

  • Fogging being done at Pawan Hans crematorium, in preparation for the last rites of Sridevi, news agency ANI reports:

  • Latest reports say that Sridei was found motionless in bathroom of the Dubai hotel room. Husband Boney Kapoor has recorded her statement with the local police.

  • On Sunday, many Bollywood celebrities were seen visiting  Anil Kapoor's residence in Juhu. Sridevi's elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor is staying at her uncle's residence. From Rekha to Karan Johar, many stars were spotted outside Anil Kapoor house. (Click for detailed story here)

  • Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and Venkatesh are also expected to attend her funeral.

  • Rajnikanth arrives in Mumbai to attend Sridevi's last rites to be held today.

  • According to an IANS report, industrialist Anil Ambani has sent his private jet to bring back the body of the megastar to India. 

  • Embraer-135BJ, a 13-seater private jet, which belongs to Reliance Transport and Travel Ltd reportedly left for Dubai on Sunday afternoon.

  • Last rites to take place at Mumbai’s Pawan Hans crematorium by 12 noon today, according to media reports.