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Sridevi cremated with State Honours, thousands say bye

| Updated: Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 18:11 [IST]

Bollywood superstar -- the popular film industry's first woman to hold that title - Sridevi Kapoor, 54, was cremated with state honours on Wednesday evening, four days after her unfortunate death by accidental drowning in Dubai.

Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium ground

Before her final journey to the crematorium from the sports club, Sridevi was draped in the tricolour and her entire family stood next to her.

Since early morning, thousands stood patiently outside the sports club, in nearly a mile-long queue at all moments, for a last glimpse of the Padma Shri actress.

Here are the LIVE updates:

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5:55 PM, 28 Feb

Sridevi cremated with state honors. Her husband Boney Kapoor lit the funeral fire, according to Deccan Chronicle. Daughter Janhvi and Khushi also accompanied the hearse.

5:24 PM, 28 Feb

Last rites ceremony of Sridevi begins at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai.

5:06 PM, 28 Feb

Anil Ambani, Anupam Kher and Arjun Rampal reach Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium.

5:05 PM, 28 Feb

Vidya Balan, her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur, Farhan Akhtar, Dia Mirza and her husband Sahil Sangha arrive at the Crematorium.

4:57 PM, 28 Feb

Visuals from outside Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium

Mumbai: Visuals from outside Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/0zwJ9rV7L3
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

4:20 PM, 28 Feb

Prasoon Joshi, Randhir & Rajiv Kapoor arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium

Prasoon Joshi, Randhir & Rajiv Kapoor arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/AW5toTetVW
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

4:19 PM, 28 Feb

Shahrukh Khan arrives at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium

4:18 PM, 28 Feb

Huge crowd outside Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium

2:42 PM, 28 Feb

Sridevi is dressed in her favourite Kanjeevaram red and golden saree for her final journey. Her body has been kept in a glass casket.

2:30 PM, 28 Feb

Mortal remains of Sridevi wrapped in tricolour, accorded state honours.

#WATCH Mumbai: Mortal remains of #Sridevi wrapped in tricolour, accorded state honours. pic.twitter.com/jhvC9pjLMp
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

2:29 PM, 28 Feb

The cremation will take place at 3:30 PM in Vile Parle's Seva Samaj Crematorium.

2:26 PM, 28 Feb

Mortal remains of Sridevi cremated with state honours

Mumbai: Mortal remains of #Sridevi to be cremated with state honours. pic.twitter.com/OC64HUt2rv
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

2:16 PM, 28 Feb

Mortal remains of Sridevi being taken for cremation

2:16 PM, 28 Feb

Mortal remains of Sridevi wrapped in tricolour, to be cremated with state honours.

2:12 PM, 28 Feb

Rekha, Deepika Padukone, Vidya Balan, Manish Malhotra, Shahid Kapoor and wife Mira pay their last respects to Sridevi.

2:12 PM, 28 Feb

Sridevi's body will leave for the Vile Parle crematorium after a puja.

2:12 PM, 28 Feb

Thousands of heartbroken fans lined the streets of Mumbai to say goodbye to Sridevi.

12:21 PM, 28 Feb

Sridevi to be cremated with state honours, Mumbai Police band reaches Celebration Sports Club.

Mumbai: #Sridevi to be cremated with state honours, Mumbai Police band reaches Celebration Sports Club. pic.twitter.com/GnAWgEPlIY
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

11:40 AM, 28 Feb

Tamil Nadu: Students of primary school owned by family of Sridevi paid tributes to the actress in Sivakasi.

11:39 AM, 28 Feb

Green Acres society, where Sridevi resided, cancels Holi celebrations in view of the actor's demise Mumbai

Green Acres society, where #Sridevi resided, cancels Holi celebrations in view of the actor's demise #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/uADRiujb1J
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

11:10 AM, 28 Feb

Jacqueline Fernandez, Kajol & Ajay Devgn arrive at Mumbai's Celebration Sports Club

11:09 AM, 28 Feb

Rashmitha Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray arrived at Lokhandwala’s Celebration Sports Club to pay tribute to the iconic Bollywood actress.

11:07 AM, 28 Feb

Choreographer Saroj Khan, actress Jaya Bachchan & Madhuri Dixit arrive at Mumbai's Celebration Sports Club Sridevi

10:49 AM, 28 Feb

Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai arrive at Mumbai's Celebration Sports Club to pay last respects to Sridevi.

Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai arrive at #Mumbai's Celebration Sports Club to pay last respects to #Sridevi. pic.twitter.com/7NBWba9OJP
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

10:48 AM, 28 Feb

Hema Malini and Isha Deol arrive at Celebration Sports Club to pay last respects to Sridevi

10:48 AM, 28 Feb

Family members Sanjay Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor & Harshvardhan Kapoor arrive at Celebration Sports Club.

9:55 AM, 28 Feb

People queue up outside Celebration Sports Club to pay tributes to Sridevi.

Mumbai: People queue up outside Celebration Sports Club to pay tributes to #Sridevi. pic.twitter.com/FM7gJIkMb3
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018

9:55 AM, 28 Feb

Filmmaker Farah Khan & actor Sonam Kapoor arrive at Celebration Sports Club

9:44 AM, 28 Feb

It's media job to ask questions, it's people's call if they want to throw it in the dustbin or not. At this moment, family is in a lot of pain. Daughters have lost their mother at such a young age. We should pray for them: Anu Kapoor at Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai

9:34 AM, 28 Feb

Sridevi's mortal brought to Celebration Sports Club, where people will pay their last respects to the actor, funeral to take place later today.

8:09 AM, 25 Feb

Several actors like Priyanka Chopra, Preity Zinta and Johny Lever posted condolence messages on Twitter shortly after the news of Sridevi's death broke.

8:10 AM, 25 Feb

Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, Toronto International Film Festival, tweeted saying,''Shocked to hear of the passing of India's legendary Sridevi. Honoured to have been in her presence in 2012 when she visited Toronto for English Vinglish. She made countless millions fall in love with her characters.''

8:11 AM, 25 Feb

We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. An actor par excellence. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the UPA Govt in 2013.

We regret to hear about the passing away of Sridevi. An actor par excellence. A legend who will continue to live in our hearts through her stellar body of work.
Our deepest condolences to her loved ones. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the UPA Govt in 2013. pic.twitter.com/kZYrYYyrlI
— Congress (@INCIndia) February 25, 2018

8:13 AM, 25 Feb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his grief and offered his condolences on the death of veteran actress Sridevi.

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

8:13 AM, 25 Feb

Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll miss her, tweets Actor Kamal Hassan.

Have witnessed Sridevi's life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificeint lady she became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll miss her
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 25, 2018

8:14 AM, 25 Feb

President Ram Nath Kovind paid his condolences to Sridevi's family. He tweeted,''Shocked to hear of passing of movie star Sridevi. She has left millions of fans heartbroken. Her performances in films such as Moondram Pirai, Lamhe and English Vinglish remain an inspiration for other actors. My condolences to her family and close associates.''

8:33 AM, 25 Feb

As a multi lingual actress, especially for the Telugus, Sridevi) became the most favorite heroine. She remains as a proud actress of India with her unparalleled acting skills, said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

8:33 AM, 25 Feb

Actor Akshay Kumar expressed his shock and condolences at the veteran actors demise. Both Akshay Kumar and Sridevi was seen together in film, "Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin" released in 2004.

8:33 AM, 25 Feb

Actor Rajinikanth has tweeted that ''he has lost a dear friend and the industry has lost a true legend.''

9:00 AM, 25 Feb

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said it was difficult to digest that she was not with us anymore. ''I have no words to express how i feel. We have grown up seeing her. It is difficult to digest that she is not with us. My heartiest condolences to her family,'' ANI reported Tendulkar as saying.

9:01 AM, 25 Feb

Music director A.R. Rahman tweeted his condolences.

9:02 AM, 25 Feb

Union Minister Smriti Irani called Sridevi a powerhouse of acting. ''Sridevi - a powerhouse of acting , a long journey embellished with success comes to a sudden end. My condolences to her loved ones and fans,'' she tweeted.

Sridevi - a powerhouse of acting , a long journey embellished with success comes to a sudden end. My condolences to her loved ones and fans.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) February 25, 2018

9:05 AM, 25 Feb

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor quoted Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke from Sonnets to Orpheus. Let your presence ring out like a bell into the night. And if the earthly no longer knows your name, whisper to the silent earth: I am flowing. To the flashing water say: I am,'' he tweeted.

"Let your presence ring out like a bell into the night.
And if the earthly no longer knows your name,
whisper to the silent earth: I am flowing.
To the flashing water say: I am."
--Rainer Maria Rilke: Sonnets to Orpheus#srideviRIP
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) February 25, 2018

9:07 AM, 25 Feb

Ashoke Pandit, Filmmaker said the entire industry is in 'Sadma' by hearing this news.''Whatever movies she did, her performances were unmatched. My heartfelt condolences to her family.The entire industry is in 'Sadma' by hearing this news,'' ANI reported as saying.

9:08 AM, 25 Feb

Unbelievable. She was a humble and beautiful lady. She was an amazing artist who had the ability to convey everything through her eyes. It feels like we are all in an airport departure lounge waiting for our announcements: Ranjeet,Veteran actor on Sridevi

9:22 AM, 25 Feb

A beautiful story just ended, says veteran director Shekhar Kapur in his tweet.

SriDevi .. gone. It's like an era is over. Like life turning a new chapter. A beautiful story just ended. An amazing spirit just vanished leaving us with amazing love, memories, and incredible grief. #Sridevi
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) February 25, 2018

9:23 AM, 25 Feb

Congress President Rahul Gandhi expresses shock and grief over sudden demise of veteran actor

Shocked to hear about the sudden and untimely death of one of India’s favourite actress, Sridevi.

Sridevi was an incredibly talented and versatile actress whose vast body of work spanned a range of genres and languages.

My condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace.
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 25, 2018

9:35 AM, 25 Feb

She played an important role in the field of performing arts. This is a huge loss for the nation. I give my heartfelt condolences to her family, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sridevi

I was shocked to hear the news of her demise. She played an important role in the field of performing arts. We all have seen her capabilities on the screen. This is a huge loss for the nation. I give my heartfelt condolences to her family: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/T3g3nQt4Wd
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2018

9:36 AM, 25 Feb

Madhur Bhandarkar, filmmaker said that he still can't believe that Sridevi is no more. ''I still can't believe it that Sridevi ji is no more, she had done countless legendary roles, its very very sad. Entire nation is shocked,'' ANI quoted as saying.

9:56 AM, 25 Feb

We are not ready to hear this news. Shocked and sad. Sridevi is too young to go, says Hema Malini

Sridevi’s sudden passing away has left me in deep shock. Can’t imagine how such a bubbly person, a wonderful actor, is no more.She has left a void in the industry that cannot be filled. Boney is a good friend & I’ve seen their daughters grow up. My prayers are with the family🙏
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 25, 2018

10:30 AM, 25 Feb

BJP President Amit Shah condoles untimely demise of legendary actor Sridevi

Pained to know about the untimely demise of Indian actress Sridevi. She has left a deep impression on Indian Film Industry with her versatile acting. Sridevi ji will be a role model for the generations to come. May God give her family & followers the strength to bear this loss.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 25, 2018

10:33 AM, 25 Feb

I wanted to accept it as a rumour, but in the end it was a reality. Whereever she is may her soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with her family. Nation mourns, she was a heartthrob for cinema lovers. We will always remember her, says Annu Kapoor on Sridevi

I wanted to accept it as a rumour, but in the end it was a reality. Whereever she is may her soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with her family. Nation mourns, she was a heartthrob for cinema lovers. We will always remember her: Annu Kapoor on #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/EeAISIY3xO
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2018

10:48 AM, 25 Feb

Rahul Dravid tweets, ” Shocked to hear about the demise of #Sridevi ji .Heartfelt condolences to the family. R.I.P!!”

10:48 AM, 25 Feb

While some of her family members returned from Dubai after the wedding, Sridevi, Boney and her younger daughter Khushi stayed back. Her elder daughter — Janhvi — had not travelled with the family because of the shooting schedule for her upcoming Bollywood film, her first in the industry.

10:50 AM, 25 Feb

Arshad Warsi said this is too sudden & unexpected. ''This is too sudden & unexpected. #Sridevi no more, just sounds wrong. So young and so much more talent yet to be explored... RIP Sridevi...''

10:52 AM, 25 Feb

Telugu actor Junior NTR who is currently on a short break from films, tweeted,''She came. She saw. She conquered. And went back to the heavens from where she came. RIP Sridevi garu.IRREPLACEABLE.''

10:54 AM, 25 Feb

Actor Aditi Rao Hydari said that she is shaken and shocked beyond words. She tweeted,''Shaken and shocked beyond words... RIP #Sridevi ji... she will truly shine forever... prayers and condolences to her family and fans...''

10:54 AM, 25 Feb

Parineeti Chopra‏ said ,''CANNOT believe this. I have no words. Rip Sridevi ma’am. You were the most beautiful. Strength to Boney uncle, jahnvi, khushi and the whole family.''

10:57 AM, 25 Feb

Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan said,''Sridevi gone too soon,''

Unhone apne abhinay se poore desh ko prabhaavit kiya. Woh bahot kam umar mein iss duniya se vida ho gaye. Main unke charnon mein shraddha suman arpit karta hoon: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/H91DfPV2ce
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2018

10:59 AM, 25 Feb

Soundarya Rajinikanth tweeted, “We will miss you Pappika. Feeling so so so shocked and sad !!!! #RIPSridevi #Legend.”

Sridevi made her acting debut in 1978 with Solva Sawan and went on to become a household name with Jeetendra-starrer Himmatwaala. She is survived by husband Boney and two daughters- Khushi and Jhanvi; Jhanvi is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Dhadak.

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