Sridevi passes away at 54: Bollywood mourns death of the legend

Manish Malhotra, who was a dear friend of Sridevi, was devastated to hear the news. He said, “I’m devastated. I’m coming to Mumbai back from Singapore airport. It is such an unfortunate incident.”

Priyanka Chopra and Sushmita Sen also could not believe the news and shared their condolences on Twitter. Priyanka tweeted, “I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP.”

“I just heard Ma’am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock…cant stop crying…,” wrote Sushmita.

The news of her death was confirmed by brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor. He told indianexpress.com, “Yes, it is true that Sridevi passed away. I just landed here, I was in Dubai and now I am flying back to Dubai. It happened roughly around 11.00-11.30. I don’t know more details yet.” Sridevi suffered a cardiac arrest while she was with husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi Kapoor in the UAE.

Check out all the tweets here

I just heard Ma’am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock…cant stop crying…

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) February 24, 2018

This image- my childhood My child eyes learnt 2 admire this face like cultural habit. This gaze smiled @ me from side panels of Delhi autos, this fiery performer captivated me bi-weekly in #Chitrahaar A part of my childhood just passed away! Goodbye #Sridevi ji U live in r hearts pic.twitter.com/hXTNvYzCsB

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 25, 2018

I am shocked . I have no words. My condolences to the family , friends and fans of cinemas darling … Sridevi ji .. #RIPSridevi

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) February 24, 2018

Just cannot imagine that Sridevi is not with us anymore !! Am devastated hearing this news ! May God give the family , strength to deal with this tragedy !!

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) February 25, 2018

Am speechless. I met her several times. What a gracious lady, total female force in Hindi Cinema. Talk about screen presence. #ripsridevi https://t.co/Yp5J46JQBY

— Gurinder Chadha OBE (@GurinderC) February 24, 2018

Shocking news! #RIP Shreedevi ji by far one of the finest actresses we’ve had.Powerhouse of talent From Sadma to Chalbaaz, Chandni ,Khuda Gawah and Lamhe.I’m heart broken.May u attain peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏My deepest Condolences to the family🙏🙏

— Isha Koppikar (@ishakonnects) February 24, 2018

I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018

An absolute icon. Gone too soon, #Sridevi. Too soon…

— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) February 24, 2018

Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Ma’am is no more #RIP #Sridevi 🙏

— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) February 24, 2018

Terrible terrible news…. Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More … 🙏🏽 RIP

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 24, 2018

Oh my god!!! Pls !!!! I hope n pray what I’m reading is not true…. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 💔

— Gauahar Khan (@GAUAHAR_KHAN) February 24, 2018

Heartbroken by this news!! She was One of the finest kindest souls I ever knew :( speechless shocked 😶 😪 #RIP #Sridevi this is just not right at all! May god give all the family strength at this darkest hour. pic.twitter.com/lBZrQjEabE

— Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) February 24, 2018

Absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of #Sridevi. What a dark black terrible moment in time. Gutted.

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) February 24, 2018

Such a shocking news still can’t believe #RIP #SriDevi 🙁 may god bless her soul!

— Manjot (@OyeManjot) February 24, 2018

Omg!! Im in shock !! Lost for words!! my all time favourite #Sridevi may your soul rest in peace .. my prayers go out to her family x

— Upen Patel (@upenpatelworld) February 24, 2018

RIP Sridevi.