Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor gone

Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor’s funeral has taken place in Mumbai, giving her fans the chance to say goodbye to the film icon.
The Indian movie star died after suffering a heart attack and then ‘accidentally drowning’ it has been ruled.
Sridevi was known for being Bollywood’s first female superstar, who first hit the big screen in the 1960s.
Reports claim she was attending her nephew’s wedding in Dubai when she suffered the fatal heart attack on 24 February.

Sridevi attends the Lux Awards at Yash Raj Studio, on December 10, 2017 (Picture: Prodip Guha/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

Her husband was in their hotel suite at the time, and knocked then forced open the door to see the actor ‘lying motionless in a bathtub full of water’, according to the Khaleej Times.
‘He tried to revive her and when he could not, he called a friend of his. After that, he informed the police at 9pm,’ the report says, quoting a source.
The death was confirmed by Sridevi’s brother-in-law, actor Sanjay Kapoor, who told IANS: ‘Yes, it is true.’ She was 54 at the time of her death.
Sridevi was born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan in Tamil Nadu, a south Indian state, and she began acting at the tender age of four.

Sridevi Kapoor attends the ‘Umang Mumbai Police Show 2018’ (Picture: Getty Images)

In 1979 she made her Bollywood debut in Solva Sawan (16th Spring), and four years later she secured her reputation in Hindi film with another role in Balu Mahendra’s Sadma (Shock).
Her other movies include Chaalbaaz (Trickster), Lamhe (Moments), Himmatwala (The Courageous One), Chandni (Moonlight), and Shekhar Kapur’s Mr India.
Her characters were often much more feisty, funny and outspoken than the stereotypical Bollywood heroine.

Sridevi with her husband Boney Kapoor, a producer (Picture: Milind Shelte/India Today Group/Getty Images)

Sridevi married film producer husband Boney Kapoor, 62, in 1996, and they had two daughters together, before Sridevi returned to film in 2012’s English Vinglish and most recently in 2017 movie Mom.
The actress was given the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian awards, for her services to the film industry in 2013.
So influential was Sridevi that the Indian Prime Minister has released a statement about her death.
PM Narendra Modi tweeted: ‘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.’
Meanwhile Indian actress and Baywatch star Priyanka Chopra tweeted: ‘I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved Sridevi. A dark day. RIP.’
Sridevi is survived by her husband and daughters Janhvi, 20, and Kushi, 17.

Sridevi’s funeral has taken place (Picture: AP; Getty)

Her funeral was held in Mumbai on Wednesday as fans crowded the streets to say their goodbyes.
The Bollywood actress’ body was flown back from Dubai on Tuesday after authorities released her back to her family following extensive investigations into her death.
As her body returned to the city, fans lined the streets to pay their respects with police drafted in to keep control of the huge crowds who arrived for the ceremony.

Sridevi’s body was driven through the city (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Police lined the streets to maintain control of the huge crowds (Picture: EPA)

Sridevi’s body was driven in on the back of a truck covered in flowers in an open glass casket and left the Celebration Sports Club in Lokhandwala, Mumbai, shortly after 2pm.
The state honoured the actress, draping her body in the Tricolour, and a gun salute was given before the cremation.
Her husband Boney Kapoor, Mohit Marwah and Arjun Kapoor were spotted on the hearse traveling to the crematorium.

Thousands lined the streets to say their goodbyes (Picture: EPA)

The streets were crammed full of mourners for Sridevi (Picture: EPA)

Sridevi was laid to rest in an open casket (Picture: AP)

Fans were seen breaking down as the cortege drove past on its journey to Vile Parle Seva Samai crematorium.

This news is an extract from metro.co.uk