The passing away of veteran actor Sridevi has sent shock waves across the country. A prominent actor across industries, Sridevi is also a Padma Shri recipient. The actor was 54 when she passed away in Dubai due to a massive cardiac arrest.
Following her sudden demise, many have been expressing their disbelief and condolences starting pouring in on Twitter.
It began with senior actor Amitabh Bachchan claiming in a tweet that 'a strange sense of fear' was creeping in. Even when people began questioning as to what he was talking about, it came to light that the veteran actor Sridevi had passed away.
T 2625 - न जाने क्यूँ , एक अजीब सी घबराहट हो रही है !!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) February 24, 2018
From Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra to south Indian stars like Trisha, tributes have been pouring in. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief.
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
I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 24, 2018
Life !?! So short ? So unpredictable ? #shocked Rip Sridevi mam #IndiasQueen
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) February 25, 2018
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
Heartbroken & shocked to hear that my all time favourite #Sridevi is no more. May god give peace to her soul & strength to the family #RIP
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 24, 2018
The heart breaks. #Sridevi No words.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) February 24, 2018
Really Shocked and disturbed to hear that Sridevi Ma’am is no more #RIP #Sridevi
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) February 24, 2018
चाँदनी चली गयी।
— Raja Sen (@RajaSen) February 24, 2018
May the almighty god give #Sridevijis daughters & husband boneyji the strength to bear this grave loss, I knew her since I was a kid was very close to her for many years simply cannot believe she’s no more !! shocked beyond words .
— Nagma Morarji (@nagma_morarji) February 24, 2018
An absolute icon. Gone too soon, #Sridevi. Too soon...
— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) 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
Terrible terrible news.... Am shocked beyond words. SRIDEVI ji No More ... RIP
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) 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
So heartbreaking to hear about #Sridevi ma’am ... we just lost our finest .... gone way too soon.... pic.twitter.com/VXrEZQlh7u
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) February 24, 2018
An actor par excellence, the first female superstar of Hindi film industry, #Sridevi was a talent like never seen before. A humongous loss to us. #RIPSridevi pic.twitter.com/AvbRdAarsI
— Filmfare (@filmfare) February 24, 2018
Oh, no! In her own way, she lit up the screen. Such a star! No age to go. #Sridevi.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 24, 2018
Shocked and devastated .. #Sridevi..prayers and condolences to the family members
— Ali Asgar (@kingaliasgar) February 24, 2018
life is so unpredictable..you never know what will happen next..heart goes out to #Boneyji and #Jhanvi n #Khushi..#Sridevi will remain in our hearts forever..she hadn’t changed in all these years..she remained the same soft spoken woman with childlike innocence..
— khushbusundar (@khushsundar) February 25, 2018
This is heartbreaking... Shocked, disturbed and saddened to hear of #Sridevi ji’s demise... Just can’t believe it... Condolences to the family... #RIP. pic.twitter.com/TXD6N1bYkv
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 24, 2018
#Sridevi ji...shocked & heartbroken to hear she is no more. My all time favourite and an iconic legend who has passed on too soon... She is irreplaceable and unforgettable. My heartfelt condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace...
— Gautami (@gautamitads) February 24, 2018