Sridevi was down with fever and was on antibiotics: Childhood Friend

Sridevi's mortal remains have been brought to her Mumbai residence. The last rites of the celebrated actor will take place at 3.30 PM.

Her childhood friend Pinky Reddy spoke to a leading daily about her unfortunate demise. Pinky Reddy said, "I have lost a sister, she added, "It (Her demise) is shocking. We are devastated.

She also revealed that she had fever and was not keeping well before she left for the UAE to attend Mohit Marwah's wedding. "I spoke to her the day she was leaving for Dubai. She was down with fever and was on antibiotics. She was feeling tired, but she said that she has to go for the wedding.

There have been speculations about the circumstances surrounding her passing away. "It hurts me that people are making her death into a joke. The messages (being circulated) make me angry. People are saying that she underwent liposuction and took fat burners. Why can't people remember the good things about her instead of talking about all this? After she has gone, how can they even utter such mean and vile things? I spoke to Boney yesterday, he is shattered.

She added that Sridevi and Boney Kapoor were happy together. "They were such a lovey dovey couple. I doubt if they ever had fights. They were in love and were so happy together. Such things shouldn't be said at such an unfortunate time.

Sridevi passed away after slipping in the bath-tub of her hotel in Dubai.