RIP Sridevi: Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor finally arrive with the mortal remains of the actor

Sridevi’s mortal remains have finally been brought to India after a number of delays. Boney Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor were in Dubai to complete the formalities for the official release of the body by the Dubai authorities. The actor died on February 24, 2018. 

Updated on Mar 01, 2018  |  05:15 AM IST |  10M

Bollywood legend, Sridevi’s untimely demise at the age of 54 has left the nation SHOCKED. The actor passed away in Dubai on February 24, 2018, after accidentally falling in the bathtub under the influence of alcohol, as per the forensic reports. The initial reports, however, suggested cardiac arrest to be the reason behind her demise.

The mortal remains of the actor have FINALLY  being brought to India after a number of delays in Dubai. The delay was caused due to the general procedure which was carried out by the Dubai Public Prosecutor with regards to the case. 

Arjun Kapoor joined father Boney Kapoor in Dubai to complete the formalities last evening and is now back with the mortal remains of the veteran actor amid tight security at the airport. The family is reportedly on its way to the residence. Photos are awaited. 


Earlier, during the day, Dubai Media Office tweeted from their official handle and confirmed the news. "Dubai Public Prosecution has approved the release of the body of the Indian actress Sridevi to her family following the completion of a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of her death,” the official handle tweeted. 

"Dubai Public Prosecution stressed that all regular procedures followed in such cases have been completed. As per the forensic report, the death of the Indian actress occurred due to accidental drowning following the loss of consciousness. The case has now been closed,” another tweet read. 

Many Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and others visited Anil Kapoor’s residence in Mumbai to offer their condolences to the bereaved family. The family in a statement announced that the prayer meet and cremation of the actor will be held tomorrow starting at 9:30 in the morning.

Sridevi is survived by daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor and husband Boney Kapoor. 

RIP Sridevi!

Credits: ANI

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