<p>Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi was laid to rest today evening as&nbsp;husband Boney&nbsp;Kapoor&nbsp;performed last rites at&nbsp;Vile Parle Crematorium amid a sea of mourners who rounded up at the entrance of the venue.</p>

<p>Bollywood stars Jeetendra and filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra were spotted leaving after her cremation :</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Veteran actor Jeetendra and Filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra leave after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a>&#39;s cremation from at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai. <a href="https://t.co/29EsPQXdJf">pic.twitter.com/29EsPQXdJf</a></p>
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<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains were carried to the cremation ground in a truck adorned with flowers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains were carried to the cremation ground in a carriage adorned with flowers. (ANI)</p>
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<p>Bollywood celebs arrived at the crematorium to witness Srivdei&#39;s last rites:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">Mumbai: Shahrukh Khan arrives at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/aE7V4VopJR">pic.twitter.com/aE7V4VopJR</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Prasoon Joshi, Randhir &amp; Rajiv Kapoor arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/AW5toTetVW">pic.twitter.com/AW5toTetVW</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="et">Anil Ambani, Anupam Kher and Arjun Rampal arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/A63lvpn0YV">pic.twitter.com/A63lvpn0YV</a></p>
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<p>The late actress has been given full state honours as her mortal remains are wrapped in tricolour amid the presence of family, relatives and colleagues from Bollywood.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> Mumbai: Mortal remains of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> wrapped in tricolour, accorded state honours. <a href="https://t.co/jhvC9pjLMp">pic.twitter.com/jhvC9pjLMp</a></p>
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<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains were carried to&nbsp;Celebration Sports Club earlier in the morning today for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevi-funeral-cremation-last-rites-body-brought-to-celebration-sports-club-34289" target="_blank">fans and Bollywood colleagues&nbsp;to pay their respects</a>. She was shifted from her residence earlier in the morning&nbsp;to Sports&nbsp;Club&nbsp;at Lokhandwala, Mumbai.&nbsp;The body was kept till 2 pm for people to pay their last respects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sridevi&#39;s family released a statement today that read, &quot;Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday, February 24th. We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother.&quot;</p>

<p>Entire Bollywood gathered today to support the family in this emotional time. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/sridevi-funeral-bollywood-bids-goodbye-to-chandni-701" target="_blank">See pictures here.</a>&nbsp;</p>

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Sridevi's mortal remains reaches Vile Parle Crematorium.

Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi was laid to rest today evening as husband Boney Kapoor performed last rites at Vile Parle Crematorium amid a sea of mourners who rounded up at the entrance of the venue. Bollywood stars Jeetendra and filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra were spotted leaving after her cremation : Veteran actor Jeetendra and Filmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra leave after #Sridevi's cremation from at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/29EsPQXdJf — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Sridevi's mortal remains were carried to the cremation ground in a truck adorned with flowers. Sridevi's mortal remains were carried to the cremation ground in a carriage adorned with flowers. (ANI) × Sridevi (Twitter) × Bollywood celebs arrived at the crematorium to witness Srivdei's last rites: Mumbai: Shahrukh Khan arrives at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/aE7V4VopJR — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Prasoon Joshi, Randhir & Rajiv Kapoor arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/AW5toTetVW — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Anil Ambani, Anupam Kher and Arjun Rampal arrive at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium in Mumbai #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/A63lvpn0YV — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × The late actress has been given full state honours as her mortal remains are wrapped in tricolour amid the presence of family, relatives and colleagues from Bollywood. #WATCH Mumbai: Mortal remains of #Sridevi wrapped in tricolour, accorded state honours. pic.twitter.com/jhvC9pjLMp — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Sridevi to be cremated with full state honours. (Twitter) × Sridevi's mortal remains were carried to Celebration Sports Club earlier in the morning today for fans and Bollywood colleagues to pay their respects. She was shifted from her residence earlier in the morning to Sports Club at Lokhandwala, Mumbai. The body was kept till 2 pm for people to pay their last respects. Sridevi's family released a statement today that read, "Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday, February 24th. We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother." Entire Bollywood gathered today to support the family in this emotional time. See pictures here.

Sridevi cremated with state honours as Boney Kapoor performs last rites

<p>Bollywood l<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sridevis-funeral-wrapped-in-tricolour-actresss-last-journey-begins-34329">egend Sridevi was given full state</a> honours in her final journey.</p>

<p>Although initially,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/sridevi-funeral-bollywood-bids-goodbye-to-chandni-701"> state funerals in India were reserved</a> only for current or former presidents, prime ministers, union ministers and state chief ministers, it is the prerogative of the state government to decide if someone should be given last rites with state honours, considering the stature and contribution of the person.</p>

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<p>The chief minister of the concerned state can take a decision on rendering state funeral to a person after consulting with other cabinet ministers. Once decided, the police department is given the responsibility to arrange a state funeral for the deceased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Padma Shri&nbsp;award winner was accorded full state honours as the nation watched the Bollywood superstar&#39;s final journey.</p>

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The Padma Shri award winner was accorded full state honours as the nation watched the Bollywood superstar's final journey

Bollywood legend Sridevi was given full state honours in her final journey. Although initially, state funerals in India were reserved only for current or former presidents, prime ministers, union ministers and state chief ministers, it is the prerogative of the state government to decide if someone should be given last rites with state honours, considering the stature and contribution of the person. × The chief minister of the concerned state can take a decision on rendering state funeral to a person after consulting with other cabinet ministers. Once decided, the police department is given the responsibility to arrange a state funeral for the deceased. The Padma Shri award winner was accorded full state honours as the nation watched the Bollywood superstar's final journey.

State honour for Sridevi: How chief ministers decide

<p>Fans gathered early in the morning in front of Celebration Sports Club to bid their beloved Chandni a final goodbye. The mortal remains of Sridevi was&nbsp;shifted to Celebration&nbsp;Sports Club at Lokhandwala, Mumbai on Wednesday morning from her residence. The body will be kept till 2 pm for people to pay their last respect. The cremation ceremony will take place at 3 pm at Vile Parle Crematorium.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Almost all of Bollywood has come to pay their last respects to Sridevi. The actress will be cremated at 3 pm with full state honours. The Mumbai Police band has reportedly reached the funeral venue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mumbai: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> to be cremated with state honours, Mumbai Police band reaches Celebration Sports Club. <a href="https://t.co/GnAWgEPlIY">pic.twitter.com/GnAWgEPlIY</a></p>
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<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains being carried in a decorated manner for cremation:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sridevi&#39;s family released a statement today that read, &quot;Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday, February 24th. We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother.&quot;</p>

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<p>Sidharth Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur and John Abraham arrive at Celebration Sports Club. Photos by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Padmaavat star Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor with wife Mira Rajput arrive to pay their last respects to Sridevi. Photo Yogen Shah. (WION)</p>
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<p>Owing to her body of work in Tamil and Telegu cinema, Sridevi had a huge fan base down south as well. She has worked with practically all the southern stars.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Chiranjeevi, Vidya Balan and her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur pay Sridevi their last respect (WION)</p>
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<p>Farah Khan, Tabu, Sulabha Arya, Zarina Wahab at Celebration Sports Club. (WION)</p>
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<p>Ace choreographer Saroj Khan, who has collaborated&nbsp;with Sridevi for numerous films came to pay her last respects. Also spotted were veteran actresses Tanuja and Hema Malini with their daughters Tanisha Mukherjee and Esha Deol.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Imtiaz Ali, Tanisha Mukhrejee, Tanuja, Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Saroj Khan pay their last respects to Sridevi.Photo by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Kajol, Ajay Devgn and Jacqueline Fernandez arrive at&nbsp;Celebration Sports Club.</p>

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<p>Madhuri Dixit, Dr. Nene, Ajay Devgn and Kajol pay their last respects to Sridevi. (WION)</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jacqueline Fernandez, Kajol &amp; Ajay Devgn arrive at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mumbai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mumbai</a>&#39;s Celebration Sports Club <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/wWY9jr8Xms">pic.twitter.com/wWY9jr8Xms</a></p>
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<p>Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr Nene arrive at Celebration Sports Club.</p>

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<p>Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came to offer condolences to the family.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol came in together.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Family members of Sridevi arrive at sports club.</p>

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<p>Anu Kapoor, who played Sridevi&#39;s boss in Mr India, came to pay his last respect.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It&#39;s media job to ask questions, it&#39;s people&#39;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 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sridevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sridevi</a> <a href="https://t.co/nYhx1Q7qva">pic.twitter.com/nYhx1Q7qva</a></p>
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<p>Sridevi&#39;s body was brought in an ambulance and was escorted to the sports club by the police. Fans gathered from early hours to bid Sridevi a final goodbye.</p>

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<p>Crowds have gathered outside Celebration Sports Complex where Sridevi&#39;s body has been kept. (WION)</p>
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<p>The ambulance that carried Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains was escorted to the sports club under heavy police protection. (WION)</p>
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<p>Arbaaz Khan and Urvashi Rautela were&nbsp;the early visitors at the sports club.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Urvashi Rautela at Celebration Sports Club. (WION)</p>
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<p>Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja walked in together at the sports club.</p>

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<p>Sridevi&#39;s nephew, Mohit Marwah was spotted entering the sports club in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The actress along with her family had gone to UAE last week to attend Mohit&#39;s wedding.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The mortal remains of the actress were brought back to Mumbai on Tuesday night, three days after the actress died. The Dubai Police took three days to investigate the cause of her death and released her body only after the formalities were cleared.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actress passed away on Saturday night in Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Almost entire<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sridevi-death-shah-rukh-khan-rajinikanth-deepika-ranveer-visit-anil-kapoors-home-to-pay-their-condolences-34159"> Bollywood has been visiting Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence</a> to offer their condolences to the family ever since the news broke out on Sunday morning. The actress&#39; two daughter&#39;s Janhvi and Khushi have been staying at their uncle, Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence since Sunday. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sridevis-funeral-today-salman-khan-visits-the-actress-home-34286">Salman Khan, on Tuesday night</a>, visited Sridevi&#39;s residence where her body was kept after it reached Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>


The body has been taken to Celebrations Sports Club for people to pay their last respect.

Fans gathered early in the morning in front of Celebration Sports Club to bid their beloved Chandni a final goodbye. The mortal remains of Sridevi was shifted to Celebration Sports Club at Lokhandwala, Mumbai on Wednesday morning from her residence. The body will be kept till 2 pm for people to pay their last respect. The cremation ceremony will take place at 3 pm at Vile Parle Crematorium. Get all the latest updates here: Almost all of Bollywood has come to pay their last respects to Sridevi. The actress will be cremated at 3 pm with full state honours. The Mumbai Police band has reportedly reached the funeral venue. Mumbai: #Sridevi to be cremated with state honours, Mumbai Police band reaches Celebration Sports Club. pic.twitter.com/GnAWgEPlIY — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Sridevi's mortal remains being carried in a decorated manner for cremation: Mumbai: Mortal remains of #Sridevi being taken for cremation pic.twitter.com/iHwov0Z5FG — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Mumbai: Mortal remains of #Sridevi wrapped in tricolour, to be cremated with state honours. pic.twitter.com/2XtBcEPHuz — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Sridevi's family released a statement today that read, "Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. Late Sridevi Kapoor passed away in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday, February 24th. We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother." Sidharth Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur and John Abraham arrive at Celebration Sports Club. Photos by Yogen Shah (WION) × Padmaavat star Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor with wife Mira Rajput arrive to pay their last respects to Sridevi. Photo Yogen Shah. (WION) × Owing to her body of work in Tamil and Telegu cinema, Sridevi had a huge fan base down south as well. She has worked with practically all the southern stars. After Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Telegu star Chiranjeevi came to Mumbai to pay his last respect to the actress. Also spotted were Vidya Balan and her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur. Chiranjeevi, Vidya Balan and her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur pay Sridevi their last respect (WION) × Farah Khan, Tabu, Sulabha Arya, Zarina Wahab at Celebration Sports Club. (WION) × Ace choreographer Saroj Khan, who has collaborated with Sridevi for numerous films came to pay her last respects. Also spotted were veteran actresses Tanuja and Hema Malini with their daughters Tanisha Mukherjee and Esha Deol. Imtiaz Ali, Tanisha Mukhrejee, Tanuja, Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Saroj Khan pay their last respects to Sridevi.Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Kajol, Ajay Devgn and Jacqueline Fernandez arrive at Celebration Sports Club. Madhuri Dixit, Dr. Nene, Ajay Devgn and Kajol pay their last respects to Sridevi. (WION) × Jacqueline Fernandez, Kajol & Ajay Devgn arrive at #Mumbai's Celebration Sports Club #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/wWY9jr8Xms — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr Nene arrive at Celebration Sports Club. Madhuri Dixit and Dr Nene at Celebration Sports Club. Photo by Yogen Shah. (WION) × Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came to offer condolences to the family. Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen arrive at Sports Club to pay their last respect. Photo Yogen Shah. (WION) × 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 × Hema Malini and daughter Esha Deol came in together. Hema Malini and Isha Deol arrive at Celebration Sports Club to pay last respects to #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/MZnuU1rfKI — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Family members of Sridevi arrive at sports club. Family members Sanjay Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor & Harshvardhan Kapoor arrive at Celebration Sports Club. #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/WipsFpbwO1 — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Anu Kapoor, who played Sridevi's boss in Mr India, came to pay his last respect. 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 #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/nYhx1Q7qva — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Sridevi's body was brought in an ambulance and was escorted to the sports club by the police. Fans gathered from early hours to bid Sridevi a final goodbye. Crowds have gathered outside Celebration Sports Complex where Sridevi's body has been kept. (WION) × The ambulance that carried Sridevi's mortal remains was escorted to the sports club under heavy police protection. (WION) × Arbaaz Khan and Urvashi Rautela were the early visitors at the sports club. Urvashi Rautela at Celebration Sports Club. (WION) × Arbaaz Khan at the Celebration Sports Club. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja walked in together at the sports club. × Sridevi's nephew, Mohit Marwah was spotted entering the sports club in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The actress along with her family had gone to UAE last week to attend Mohit's wedding. Mohit Marwah at Celebration Sports Club on Wednesday. Photo by Yogen Shah. (WION) × The mortal remains of the actress were brought back to Mumbai on Tuesday night, three days after the actress died. The Dubai Police took three days to investigate the cause of her death and released her body only after the formalities were cleared. The actress passed away on Saturday night in Dubai. Almost entire Bollywood has been visiting Anil Kapoor's residence to offer their condolences to the family ever since the news broke out on Sunday morning. The actress' two daughter's Janhvi and Khushi have been staying at their uncle, Anil Kapoor's residence since Sunday. Salman Khan, on Tuesday night, visited Sridevi's residence where her body was kept after it reached Mumbai.

Sridevi funeral: Actress to be cremated with full state honours

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevi-indian-cinemas-first-woman-superstar-to-be-cremated-today-34273">Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains reached Mumbai</a> on Tuesday night amid high security. The body has been kept at her home and at 9 AM on Wednesday morning, it will be kept Celebrations Sports Complex in Lokhandwala for fans and friends to pay their last respect. The funeral will take place in the afternoon.</p>

<p>On Tuesday night, as the body was shifted in an ambulance and taken to her residence, fans lined up on the streets to catch a glimpse of their favourite star.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of Sridevi as her mortal remains were taken to her home in an ambulance. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Salman Khan was one of the frist stars to reach Sridevi&#39;s residence soon after her body was brought back from Dubai. He was accompanied by producer Ramesh Taurani.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Salman Khan at Sridevi&#39;s residence on Tuesday night. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION Web Team)</p>
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<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains reached Mumbai on Tuesday night. Salman reached Sridevi&#39;s residence at Lokhandwala directly. He was accompanied by producer Ramesh Taurani. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Earlier in the day, Arjun Kapoor had flown to Dubai to complete formalities along with his father Boney Kapoor to bring back Sridevi&#39;s body back to Mumbai. The ambulance was escorted back to Sridevi and Boney Kapoor&#39;s residence by Mohit Marwah, his father and Anil Ambani.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Arjun Kapoor had flown to Dubai on Tuesday morning to get back Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains along with his father Boney Kapoor. (WION)</p>
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<p>Mohit Marwah, his father and Anil Ambani escorted the ambulance that carried Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Sonam Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor were spotted leaving for Sridevi&#39;s residence while Anil Kapoor&#39;s home. Anil Kapoor, meanwhile, was spotted at the International Airport with Amar Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sonam Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor&#39;s sister Anshula were seen leaving Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence hour before Sridevi&#39;s body reached Mumbai. (WION)</p>
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<p>Celebrities continued to gather at Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence all through Tuesday. Sonam&#39;s beau, Anand Ahuja, Katrina Kaif, Sara ALi Khan and Rajpal Yadav came to offer their&nbsp;condolences.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sonam Kapoor&#39;s beau Anand Ahuja at Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence on Tuesday. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Sara Ali Khan visited Anil Kapoor&#39;s house again on Tuesday to meet her friend Janhvi. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Katrina Kaif at Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence on Tuesday. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>Rajpal Yadav at Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence on Tuesday night. Photo By Yogen Shah (WION)</p>
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<p>The cremation ceremony will take place at Vile Parle&nbsp;Seva Samaj Crematorium at 3 pm on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sridevi died of accidental drowning after she fell inside a bathtub in the hotel that she was staying in Dubai. The actress had gone to Dubai to attend Mohit Marwah&#39;s wedding.&nbsp;</p>


Sridevi's mortal remains will be kept at Celebrations Sports Club before the funeral.

Sridevi's mortal remains reached Mumbai on Tuesday night amid high security. The body has been kept at her home and at 9 AM on Wednesday morning, it will be kept Celebrations Sports Complex in Lokhandwala for fans and friends to pay their last respect. The funeral will take place in the afternoon. On Tuesday night, as the body was shifted in an ambulance and taken to her residence, fans lined up on the streets to catch a glimpse of their favourite star. Crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of Sridevi as her mortal remains were taken to her home in an ambulance. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Salman Khan was one of the frist stars to reach Sridevi's residence soon after her body was brought back from Dubai. He was accompanied by producer Ramesh Taurani. Salman Khan at Sridevi's residence on Tuesday night. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION Web Team) × Sridevi's mortal remains reached Mumbai on Tuesday night. Salman reached Sridevi's residence at Lokhandwala directly. He was accompanied by producer Ramesh Taurani. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Earlier in the day, Arjun Kapoor had flown to Dubai to complete formalities along with his father Boney Kapoor to bring back Sridevi's body back to Mumbai. The ambulance was escorted back to Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's residence by Mohit Marwah, his father and Anil Ambani. Arjun Kapoor had flown to Dubai on Tuesday morning to get back Sridevi's mortal remains along with his father Boney Kapoor. (WION) × Mohit Marwah, his father and Anil Ambani escorted the ambulance that carried Sridevi's mortal remains. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Sonam Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor were spotted leaving for Sridevi's residence while Anil Kapoor's home. Anil Kapoor, meanwhile, was spotted at the International Airport with Amar Singh. Sonam Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula were seen leaving Anil Kapoor's residence hour before Sridevi's body reached Mumbai. (WION) × Anil Kapoor and Amar Singh wait outside the airport. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Celebrities continued to gather at Anil Kapoor's residence all through Tuesday. Sonam's beau, Anand Ahuja, Katrina Kaif, Sara ALi Khan and Rajpal Yadav came to offer their condolences. Sonam Kapoor's beau Anand Ahuja at Anil Kapoor's residence on Tuesday. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Sara Ali Khan visited Anil Kapoor's house again on Tuesday to meet her friend Janhvi. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Katrina Kaif at Anil Kapoor's residence on Tuesday. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × Rajpal Yadav at Anil Kapoor's residence on Tuesday night. Photo By Yogen Shah (WION) × The cremation ceremony will take place at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium at 3 pm on Wednesday. Sridevi died of accidental drowning after she fell inside a bathtub in the hotel that she was staying in Dubai. The actress had gone to Dubai to attend Mohit Marwah's wedding.

Sridevi's funeral today; Salman Khan visits the actress' home

<p>Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains are yet to reach Mumbai. While there is no official confirmation yet, reports suggest that the mortal remains of the actress will reach Mumbai on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;<br />
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In a fresh twist to the case on Monday, a forensic report released by the Dubai Police revealed that the actress died of accidental drowning in her bathtub. It was earlier reported that the actress had suffered a cardiac arrest.&nbsp;<br />
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According to media reports, the Dubai Police recorded the statement of Boney Kapoor and the hotel staff on Monday evening in an effort to ascertain the exact circumstances that lead to the drowning of the actress.&nbsp;<br />
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Dubai rules state that any death occurring outside a hospital has to be thoroughly investigated even if it has been a natural death.&nbsp;<br />
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Another twist came with the mention in the forensic report of traces of alcohol in her blood -- with some media reports claiming that it was found to have been at &quot;elevated levels&quot;.&nbsp;<br />
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Sharing the image of the forensic report, Gulf News stated that Sridevi, who had traces of alcohol in her blood, lost balance and fell into the bathtub and drowned.<br />
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According to a post on the official Dubai Media Office Twitter handle, Dubai Police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out regular legal procedures that are followed in such cases.<br />
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Meanwhile, the Indian envoy in UAE stated to ANI that the Indian embassy is trying hard to send mortal remains of Sridevi to India at earliest.</p>

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Sridevi's body is yet to be released by the Dubai Police.

Sridevi's mortal remains are yet to reach Mumbai. While there is no official confirmation yet, reports suggest that the mortal remains of the actress will reach Mumbai on Tuesday morning. In a fresh twist to the case on Monday, a forensic report released by the Dubai Police revealed that the actress died of accidental drowning in her bathtub. It was earlier reported that the actress had suffered a cardiac arrest. According to media reports, the Dubai Police recorded the statement of Boney Kapoor and the hotel staff on Monday evening in an effort to ascertain the exact circumstances that lead to the drowning of the actress. Dubai rules state that any death occurring outside a hospital has to be thoroughly investigated even if it has been a natural death. Another twist came with the mention in the forensic report of traces of alcohol in her blood -- with some media reports claiming that it was found to have been at "elevated levels". Sharing the image of the forensic report, Gulf News stated that Sridevi, who had traces of alcohol in her blood, lost balance and fell into the bathtub and drowned. According to a post on the official Dubai Media Office Twitter handle, Dubai Police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out regular legal procedures that are followed in such cases. Meanwhile, the Indian envoy in UAE stated to ANI that the Indian embassy is trying hard to send mortal remains of Sridevi to India at earliest. (With agency inputs)

Dubai Police record Boney Kapoor and hotel staff's statement; Sridevi's body likely to reach Mumbai today

<p>The mortal remains of actress <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevi-1963-2018-bollywoods-chandni-gone-too-soon-33963">Sridevi</a> have finally been handed over to actress&#39; family. The past three days have been daunting for the Kapoor family as the Dubai Police took time to investigate the case and hand over Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains to her family as they had &#39;formalities&#39; to clear.&nbsp;<br />
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1. Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains have been handed over to her family and the body will land in Mumbai from Dubai tonight.&nbsp;<br />
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2. Private aircraft carrying immediate bereaved family and mortal remains of Sridevi is likely to reach Mumbai around 10:30 pm at the Mumbai airport.<br />
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3. The embalming of the body took place soon after the body was handed over to the family.<br />
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4. On Tuesday afternoon, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-dubai-police-issues-clearance-letter-to-kapoor-family-sridevis-body-to-be-flown-in-today-34218">the Dubai Police handed over to the Indian Consulate</a> and the family members of Boney Kapoor, the letters for the release of the mortal remains of Sridevi.&nbsp;<br />
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5. Dubai Public Prosecutors Office has closed the investigation into Sridevi&#39;s death and cited the forensic report to say she had accidentally drowned following loss of consciousness. After investigating, they ruled out any kind of foul play in the case.&nbsp;<br />
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6. Actor Arjun Kapoor flew to Dubai on Tuesday morning to be with his father Boney Kapoor and complete the formalities to bring the body back.&nbsp;<br />
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7. &nbsp;Media reports suggest that the body will be kept at Bhagya Bungalow.&nbsp;<br />
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8. Last respects to Sridevi will be paid at Celebrations Sports club in Mumbai between 9:30 am to 12:30 pm tomorrow, cremation will take place at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium after 3:30 pm.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>9. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna and<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sridevi-death-shah-rukh-khan-rajinikanth-deepika-ranveer-visit-anil-kapoors-home-to-pay-their-condolences-34159"> other celebrities</a> were seen at Anil Kapoor&#39;s residence on Tuesday as they offered their condolences to the Kapoor family.</p>

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<p>10. According to the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-forensic-results-out-sridevi-died-of-accidental-drowning-report-34121" target="_blank">forensic report</a>, that was released on Monday, Sridevi died due to &#39;accidental drowning&#39; in her hotel room`s bathtub, after suffering a dizzying spell.&nbsp;It was earlier cited that the actress had suffered a cardiac arrest.&nbsp;</p>


The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon.

The mortal remains of actress Sridevi have finally been handed over to actress' family. The past three days have been daunting for the Kapoor family as the Dubai Police took time to investigate the case and hand over Sridevi's mortal remains to her family as they had 'formalities' to clear. Here are all the developments in the case. 1. Sridevi's mortal remains have been handed over to her family and the body will land in Mumbai from Dubai tonight. 2. Private aircraft carrying immediate bereaved family and mortal remains of Sridevi is likely to reach Mumbai around 10:30 pm at the Mumbai airport. 3. The embalming of the body took place soon after the body was handed over to the family. 4. On Tuesday afternoon, the Dubai Police handed over to the Indian Consulate and the family members of Boney Kapoor, the letters for the release of the mortal remains of Sridevi. 5. Dubai Public Prosecutors Office has closed the investigation into Sridevi's death and cited the forensic report to say she had accidentally drowned following loss of consciousness. After investigating, they ruled out any kind of foul play in the case. 6. Actor Arjun Kapoor flew to Dubai on Tuesday morning to be with his father Boney Kapoor and complete the formalities to bring the body back. 7. Media reports suggest that the body will be kept at Bhagya Bungalow. 8. Last respects to Sridevi will be paid at Celebrations Sports club in Mumbai between 9:30 am to 12:30 pm tomorrow, cremation will take place at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium after 3:30 pm. Last respects to late actress #Sridevi will be paid at Celebrations Sports club in Mumbai between 9:30 am to 12:30 pm tomorrow, cremation will take place at Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium after 3:30 pm — ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2018 × 9. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna and other celebrities were seen at Anil Kapoor's residence on Tuesday as they offered their condolences to the Kapoor family. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna visit Anil Kapoor's residence on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Yogen Shah (WION) × 10. According to the forensic report, that was released on Monday, Sridevi died due to 'accidental drowning' in her hotel room`s bathtub, after suffering a dizzying spell. It was earlier cited that the actress had suffered a cardiac arrest.

Sridevi's body on its way back to Mumbai: 10 new developments in the case

<p>There can be a further delay in the arrival of Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains to India caused by the toxicology tests done on the body of the evergreen actress, reports said on Monday.</p>

<p>Gulf News quoted sources as saying that the toxicology tests are expected to reveal the exact cause of Sridevi&#39;s death and that if results conclude that natural cause such as a cardiac arrest was not the reason, then there could be further delays in sending the body home.</p>

<p>An Indian Consulate official had said earlier that Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains will be ready for repatriation between 1 pm to 2 pm (Dubai time) on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The time difference between India and Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes, so Sridevi&#39;s mortal remains were expected to be transported from Dubai by 3.30 pm Indian Standard Time.<br />
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The actress, 54,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-boney-kapoor-found-sridevi-unconscious-inside-the-bathtub-34085"> reportedly had a fainting spell </a>in her bathroom and was immediately rushed to Dubai&#39;s Rashid Hospital.&nbsp;<br />
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Sridevi died in her hotel room in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers at 11 pm on Saturday, a source in the Indian Consulate in Dubai said.</p>

<p>Sources in the Indian Consulate had said that she was brought dead to the hospital.</p>

<p>The hotel refused to comment on the matter.</p>

<p>In Mumbai, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sridevi-dead-rani-mukerji-to-arjun-kapoor-bollywood-gathers-at-anil-kapoors-residence-to-mourn-her-demise-34055">celebrities and fans </a>have been flocking to the residence of Sridevi&#39;s brother-in-law, actor Anil Kapoor ro offer their condolences. They include filmmakers Karan Johar and Farah Khan, designer Manish Malhotra, actors Tabu and Farhan Akhtar along with his mother Honey Irani, and choreographer Saroj Khan.</p>

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Gulf News quoted sources as saying that the toxicology tests are expected to reveal the exact cause of Sridevi's death and that if results conclude that natural cause was not the reason, then there could be further delays in sending the body home

There can be a further delay in the arrival of Sridevi's mortal remains to India caused by the toxicology tests done on the body of the evergreen actress, reports said on Monday. Gulf News quoted sources as saying that the toxicology tests are expected to reveal the exact cause of Sridevi's death and that if results conclude that natural cause such as a cardiac arrest was not the reason, then there could be further delays in sending the body home. An Indian Consulate official had said earlier that Sridevi's mortal remains will be ready for repatriation between 1 pm to 2 pm (Dubai time) on Monday. The time difference between India and Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes, so Sridevi's mortal remains were expected to be transported from Dubai by 3.30 pm Indian Standard Time. The actress, 54, reportedly had a fainting spell in her bathroom and was immediately rushed to Dubai's Rashid Hospital. Sridevi died in her hotel room in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers at 11 pm on Saturday, a source in the Indian Consulate in Dubai said. Sources in the Indian Consulate had said that she was brought dead to the hospital. The hotel refused to comment on the matter. In Mumbai, celebrities and fans have been flocking to the residence of Sridevi's brother-in-law, actor Anil Kapoor ro offer their condolences. They include filmmakers Karan Johar and Farah Khan, designer Manish Malhotra, actors Tabu and Farhan Akhtar along with his mother Honey Irani, and choreographer Saroj Khan. (With inputs from ANI)

Delay in repatriation of Sridevi's mortal remains possible: Report

<p>Actress Sridevi&#39;s body will be brought back to Mumbai in the early hours of Monday from Dubai. The autopsy has been completed and the body will be flown back as per the scheduled time.&nbsp;<br />
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Sridevi&#39;s body will be kept at her home where friends, family, and colleagues are expected to pay their last respect. The last rites are likely to take place in Mumbai at noon today.<br />
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Sridevi&#39;s body could not be repatriated on Sunday as the final investigation reports from Dubai Police were not ready by late evening, officials dealing with the legal formalities were quoted as saying by the report.</p>

<p>Officials also said that as per usual protocols, these tests take up to 24 hours in the case a person has died outside a hospital in Dubai. The same safety and administrative protocols are being followed by the police in this case as well.</p>

<p>Sridevi, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actress was reportedly found unconscious in her hotel bathroom and was rushed to the hospital where she was declared brought dead.</p>

<p>According to sources, a prayer meeting will be organised on Tuesday at Mumbai&#39;s Boat Club by the Kapoor family.&nbsp;</p>

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Sridevi died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Dubai on Saturday night.

Actress Sridevi's body will be brought back to Mumbai in the early hours of Monday from Dubai. The autopsy has been completed and the body will be flown back as per the scheduled time. Sridevi's body will be kept at her home where friends, family, and colleagues are expected to pay their last respect. The last rites are likely to take place in Mumbai at noon today. Sridevi's body could not be repatriated on Sunday as the final investigation reports from Dubai Police were not ready by late evening, officials dealing with the legal formalities were quoted as saying by the report. Officials also said that as per usual protocols, these tests take up to 24 hours in the case a person has died outside a hospital in Dubai. The same safety and administrative protocols are being followed by the police in this case as well. Sridevi, 54, was in Dubai for a family wedding when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Her husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi were by her side when she breathed her last. The actress was reportedly found unconscious in her hotel bathroom and was rushed to the hospital where she was declared brought dead. According to sources, a prayer meeting will be organised on Tuesday at Mumbai's Boat Club by the Kapoor family.

Sridevi's last rites to be conducted Monday afternoon

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