Sridevi's Last Rites and Cremation Details: Body sent for post-mortem

Fans and family to get a last glimpse of the First Female Superstar of Bollywood...

Published: Sunday,Feb 25, 2018 10:50 AM GMT-07:00

Priyanka Chauhan

Bollywood's favorite diva, Sridevi left for heavenly abode last night. The actress who was in Dubai, UAE to attend the wedding festivities of Mohit Marwah, succumbed to a massive cardiac arrest.

Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi Kapoor were by her side when she breathed her last. Brother-in-law, Sanjay Kapoor had just landed in Mumbai when he got the news and he immediately, from the airport itself flew back to Dubai.

As per sources, Sridevi's body will be coming to India today. Her family members, including husband Boney Kapoor, daughter Khushi Kapoor and brother-in-law, Sanjay Kapoor will be getting her back to her residence in Lokhandwala, Mumbai by today.

"Sridevi's mortal remains are expected to reach Mumbai by Cargo or a Private Jet at the Cargo Airport Terminal between 12.00 PM to 3:00 PM as per the Indian Standard Time," says a Mumbai International Airport official. (Updated: 11:10 AM)

As per Dubai Law, the body has been sent for a post-mortem, post which the various paper work will be issued and only once the Doctors and Police Officials there clear all the certificates, the family will be handed over the body.

Rajdoot Singh, an official from UAE, said: "The body of the deceased shall reach post 3 PM."

However, as per fresh information received from the Dubai officials, the paper work is still going on and the body shall reach Mumbai post 8:00 PM (IST). (Updated: 02:10 PM)

"She passed away at Emirates Tower, Dubai at 11 PM after a fainting spell in the bathroom. She was then immediately rushed to Rashid Hospital where she was pronounced dead at arrival. Her mortal body was given to forensic experts to conduct atopsy. And righ now, while the paper work is on, her body has been kept at Al Qusais morgue," added the official. (Updated: 02:12 PM)

After reaching Mumbai, her body will be kept for her near and dear ones to pay their last homage. Many celebs will be reaching her residence once her body arrives. Post all this, her last rites and cremation ceremony will be held later in the evening at the Hindu Cremation Ground in Juhu.

Comments (3)

Opsora2090 @opsora2090

+ 5 ⋮

why life is so unpredictable... My Chandni is no more

6 years ago

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keshav @VS-Cool

+ 4 ⋮

May her sould rest in peace
wonderful actress ...

a big loss to bollywood

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catharsis @catharsis

+ 2 ⋮

Again we're reminded that life is unpredictable. We don't know which moment could be the last one. Condolences to the family. RIP Sri Devi ma'am. You shall continue to live through your art and talent. :)