Mortal remains of Sridevi reach Mumbai, last rites at 3.30 pm today
Sridevi’s death took a dramatic twist on Monday when the Dubai authorities confirmed that the movie icon died due to ‘accidental drowning’. Initial reports had said that the actor died due to cardiac arrest.
The body of Bollywood icon Sridevi, whose sudden death triggered a frenzy of grief, disbelief and searching questions, was flown back to Mumbai today after Dubai authorities determined that she had accidentally drowned in her hotel bathtub.
Family members, including her film-maker husband Boney Kapoor and stepson Arjun Kapoor, brought her body in a private jet after three days of uncertainty over her unexpected death on Saturday in Dubai. Earlier today, Dubai Public Prosecutor's Office put an end to speculation about the cause of her death, saying she accidentally drowned in the bathtub following loss of consciousness, and that the "case was now closed". It did not say what caused the 54-year-old superstar to lose consciousness. The Embraer jet, owned by industrialist Anil Ambani, landed in Mumbai around 9.30 p.m. and the cremation is scheduled tomorrow around 3.30 p.m.
Picture taken by Aadesh Chaudhari.
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Sridevi’s death took a dramatic twist on Monday when the Dubai authorities confirmed that the movie icon died due to ‘accidental drowning’. Initial reports had said that the actor died due to cardiac arrest.
Salman Khan has arrived in Boney Kapoor's residence to pay last respects.
Sridevi's mortal remains have reached her Lokhandwala residence in Mumbai.
Sridevi's mortal remains have reached her Mumbai residence as media and fans have gathered outside her house to bid their favourite star goodbye.
Sridevi's body has reached her Mumbai residence.
Sridevi's mortal remains have reached Mumbai are being taken to her Lokhandwala residence.
ANI confirmed that private jet carrying Sridevi's mortal remains has landed in Mumbai
Anil Kapoor has already reached Mumbai airport, Sridevi's mortal remains are expected to arrive shortly.
Boney Kapoor along with Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor are bringing back Sridevi's mortal remains from Dubai.
Indian Envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri confirmed that Sridevi's body is now on its way to Mumbai after completion of all all local processes.
Sridevi's mortal remains are going to reach Mumbai tonight and Bollywood film industry will offer condolences and last respects to the actress at Celebration Sports Club Garden No 5, Lokhandwala Complex in Mumbai starting 9.30am tomorrow.
Family statement reads: "Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday February 24th.We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother."
Sridevi's family issued a statement: On behalf of Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor, the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families, a sincere thanks to the media for your continued sensitivity and support during this emotional moment.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said all speculations must stop since family, children and fans are involved.
Amar Singh told ANI that Sridevi's body will arrive in India tonight and her funeral will be performed on Wednesday afternoon. He even requested media to stop making false allegations.
Sridevi's body has been taken to to Dubai Airport
Embalming of #Sridevi's mortal remains has been completed, being taken to Dubai Airport. : UAE media. pic.twitter.com/3UUEimWuAo
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2018
Amar Singh told ANI that Sridevi's body will arrive in India tonight and her funeral will be performed on Wednesday afternoon. He even requested media to stop making false allegations.
Sridevi's body has been taken to to Dubai Airport
Embalming of #Sridevi's mortal remains has been completed, being taken to Dubai Airport. : UAE media. pic.twitter.com/3UUEimWuAo
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2018
Sridevi's body leaves for the airport.
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Emirate of Dubai has decided to hand over the body of Indian actress Sridevi Kapoor to her relatives on Tuesday after the investigation of her death and the closure of the incident., confirms Dubai Police
The Public Prosecutor's Office #دبي: The decision to release the body came after all the investigations and procedural matters followed in such incidents were completed, in order to determine all its circumstances and ensure that justice was done within the framework of the law.
Dubai Public Prosecution stressed that all regular procedures followed in such cases have been completed. As per the forensic report, the death of the Indian actress occurred due to accidental drowning following loss of consciousness. The case has now been closed.
Dubai Police has handed over the Consulate and the family members letters for the release of the mortal remains of the Indian cinema icon Sridevi Boney Kapoor so that they can proceed for embalming: Consulate General of India, Dubai
Dubai Police has handed over the Indian Consulate and the family members of Boney Kapoor the letters for the release of the mortal remains Sridevi
In a gloomy tweet, veteran actor Hema Malini said that the film industry must be allowed to ‘grieve in peace.’ ‘The whole film industry is trying to come to terms with this tragedy. We have lost a wonderful member whose life has been dedicated to the entertainment field for so many decades. It is only right that we be allowed to grieve in peace,’ she tweeted.
According to latest statement released by Sridevi’s family, actor Arjun Kapoor has gone to Dubai to be with father Boney Kapoor. The Ishaqzaade stare will be with his father at Dubai hotel ‘while the formalities are being wrapped up and to oversee the return journey,’ the statement read.
Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman arrives at the residence of Anil Kapoor in Mumbai.
According to Khaleej Times, the body of the actor is still in the Dubai morgue as official procedures have yet not been completed. It is only after the clearance that the body would be sent for embalming.
A number of fans also waited outside Anil Kapoor's Juhu bungalow as well as Sridevi's Lokhandwala residence, in a hope to catch a last glimpse of their screen idol.
Superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, all of whom worked with veteran actor Sridevi, visited her brother-in-law Anil Kapoor's house last night to offer their condolences on her sudden demise.
Many Bollywood stars have also slammed the sensationalisation of Sridevi's death. Actor Vidya Balan took to Twitter to express her anguish with this thoughtful tweet:
UAE-based major daily Khaleej Times reports that the police department is working beyond the working hours in the case.
Following the release of the forensic report of Sridevi, who died in a Dubai hotel on February 24, the Dubai Police transferred the case to the Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out the regular legal procedures which are normally followed in such circumstances. Earlier, the completion of post-mortem analysis revealed that the 54-year-old Indian actress died of accidental drowning in her hotel room's bathtub, after suffering a dizzying spell. Traces of alcohol were also found in the actor's body, the report added.
Indian Envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri on Monday assured that the Indian embassy is trying hard to send mortal remains of Sridevi to India at earliest. Addressing media, Suri said, "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 of Sridevi to India at earliest."
In the aftermath of the demise of veteran actor Sridevi, the police recorded the statement of her husband and noted producer Boney Kapoor, the Gulf News reported on late Monday night. As per media sources, Boney Kapoor was summoned by the Dubai Police to Bur Dubai police station for investigation. The police recorded his statement, after which he was allowed to go back to his hotel room.