A host of Bollywood stars came to pay homage to Sridevi as her cremation and public remembrance ceremonies took place today
The impact of the celebrated actress can be witnessed outside the premises of her Mumbai residence and the cremation ground/club located at a short distance from her home, where thousands of her fans and admirers have gathered with roses and large posters on their hands.
Some can be seen citing prayers and offering their thoughts, while others share their stories and the influence of Sridevi in them, holding red and white roses in their hands.
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#WATCH Mumbai: Mortal remains of #Sridevi wrapped in tricolour, accorded state honours. pic.twitter.com/jhvC9pjLMp— 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
Images of fans standing in long queues to orderly pay their respect to the icon speak volumes of her cultural and social impact as an artist.
Honored with a state funeral, the actress’ body arrived covered in Indian flag, as several of her Bollywood friends, colleagues and family members joined-in to offer their condolences and say goodbye, one last time.
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Choreographer Saroj Khan, actress Jaya Bachchan & Madhuri Dixit arrive at #Mumbai‘s Celebration Sports Club #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/hrKbHT3G4e— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018
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
Decked up for the public remembrance ceremony, the much-loved actress looked at peace as her final images made their way to internet.
“If Bollywood is the world’s biggest film industry, then Sridevi was its queen,” reported CNN in their coverage of her demise.
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The end of her mortal life, marks the end of an era.
But looking at the faces of the countless people, she influenced during her journey, the legacy sure does live on.