PM, President mourn 'untimely demise' of veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mourned the death of veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi on Twitter.
"Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace," he tweeted.
Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi. She was a veteran of the film industry, whose long career included diverse roles and memorable performances. My thoughts are with her family and admirers in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 25, 2018
Taking to his Twitter handle, President Kovind also expressed condolences and recalled the work of the legendary actor and wrote that she would always be an 'inspiration for others'.
"Shocked to hear of the passing of movie star Sridevi. She has left millions of fans heartbroken. Her performances in films such as Moondram Pirai, Lamhe, and English Vinglish remain an inspiration for other actors. My condolences to her family and close associates (sic)," President Kovind Tweeted.
Shocked to hear of passing of movie star Sridevi. She has left millions of fans heartbroken. Her performances in films such as Moondram Pirai, Lamhe and English Vinglish remain an inspiration for other actors. My condolences to her family and close associates #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 25, 2018
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also expressed sadness at the demise and recalled the diverse roles she played in her long career.
Naidu extended condolence to her bereaved family members.
"Felt very sad over the sudden demise of popular actress Sridevi. She was an extremely versatile and talented film star, who had acted in Teulgu, Hindi and other South Indian languages," the vice president tweeted.
According to the family sources, the actor, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, reportedly died due to cardiac arrest late in the night in Dubai, where she had gone, along with her family, to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, an actress herself, also grieved the veteran actress's death on twitter.
"Sridevi - a powerhouse of acting , a long journey embellished with success comes to a sudden end. My condolences to her loved ones and fans," she said.
Sridevi - a powerhouse of acting , a long journey embellished with success comes to a sudden end. My condolences to her loved ones and fans.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) February 25, 2018
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also expressed grief.
"As a multilingual actress, especially for the Telugus, she( #Sridevi) became the most favorite heroine. She remains as a proud actress of India with her unparalleled acting skills," he said.
The actor is survived by husband Boney Kapoor and two daughters Janhvi and Khushi.
