As soon as the news of the tragic death of Sridevi reached Pakistan it spread like wildfire, shocking the fans and celebrities of Pakistan.
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feed was overwhelmed with messages of condolences and tribute paid to Bollywood diva who died of cardiac arrest in Dubai. She was 54.
The tremendous reaction from Pakistan even shocked some Indian who thanked Pakistani fans. “Look at the sheer number, and heartfelt nature, of condolences pouring in from Pakistan on Sridevi’s demise” highlighted an Indian socio-political activist, Sudheendra Kulkarni, adding that “Great artistes unite humanity.”
A Pakistan media anchor, Anila Shigri responded, “Love has no boundaries. We are in absolute shock and disbelief. Gone too soon.”
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Another Pakistani journalist Raza Rumi shared an emotional video recalling how “Sridevi broke down as she addressed her Pakistan co-stars of [movie] Mom – Adnan and Sajal – who could not be there [in India] due to the ban on Pakistani artists.
Expressing heartfelt condolences to the family members of the actress, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Maryam Aurangzeb said that Sridevi was a versatile actress who proved her mettle in showbiz through stellar performances in films.
Several Pakistani TV channels dedicated the broadcast to beloved Bollywood actress Sridevi, claiming that “Sridevi was the heartbeats of millions of Pakistani fans.”
Pakistani celebrities including Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly, Imran Abbas, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ahmed Ali Butt, Armeena Khan and many others mourned the sudden demise of one of India’s most celebrated actresses.
Mahira Khan thanked the actor for all the magic she had created throughout the years. “So grateful to have grown up and lived in the times of Sridevi. Thank you for the movies, thank you for the magic. You shall live on forever” Mahira tweeted.
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Sajal Aly, who played Sridevi’s daughter in her Bollywood debut, Mom, shared her picture with the actress on Instagram with the caption, “Lost my mom again…” Aly, also lost her own mother to cancer last year.
Imran Abbas called her an ultimate superstar and tweeted: “Her smile, beauty, acting, aura and those “NIGAAHAIN” (eyes) will be missed forever.”
Actress Saba Qamar shared a picture with the superstar from Masala! Awards last year, saying she will be missed forever.
Sridevi is best known for her legendary performance in movies such as Mr India, Nagina, Sadma, Chaalbaaz, Chandni among many others. She stunned the fans with touching performance in her last movie ‘Mom’ released in 2017.
Sridevi, who was a regular fixture in Dubai, is being described as an “extraordinarily simple person” by her friends and associates in the UAE.
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There has been a delay in repatriating Sridevi’s mortal remains, and the funeral has been delayed.
The body is still with the Dubai police department. They are yet to receive the blood reports and the toxicology report which will determine the cause of death. So far there has been no need for a second autopsy.
Sridevi’s funeral might not take place before sunset, according to a Gulf-based news agency. Officials from the Indian consulate have told the daily that Sridevi’s body will be ready for repatriation by 1 to 2 pm, Dubai time (3.30 pm IST). The process will take 3 to 4 hours after police clearance.
Superstar Rajinikanth has arrived in Mumbai to attend the last rites of his ‘dear friend’.
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