Bollywood is paying tribute to one of the Indian film industry’s most loved actresses, Sridevi, who died suddenly Saturday at 54.
Citing family sources, the Press Trust of India reported Sridevi died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, where she was attending a family wedding.
Bollywood greats and Indian political elites contributed to a flood of tributes on social media to the actress whose work spanned five decades and included some of the country’s most loved films.
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
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the many who expressed shock at Sridevi’s death, with a tweet extending his condolences to her family.
Born August 13, 1963, Sridevi made her film debut as a child actor at the age of four in Thunaivan, a Tamil Hindu drama directed by M.A. Thirumugham.
Other films followed, including “Julie,” which marked her first foray into Bollywood at the age of 12. Her first leading Bollywood role came in the 1979 Hindi film “Solva Sawan.”
Four years later, Sridevi broke through to the list of Bollywood’s most highly sought-after actresses with the action comedy “Himmatwala.”
Sridevi’s credits include some of the most watched films of the ’80s and ’90s, including “Mawaali” (1983), “Tohfa” (1984), “Mr. India” (1987), “Chandni” (1989), “Lamhe” (1991) and “Gumrah” (1993).
Sridevi took a break from the limelight to raise two children with her husband, producer Boney Kapoor, before returning to star in the 1997 film “Judaai.”
