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West Bengal condoles Sridevi's demise
Eminent personalities of Bengal, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, today expressed grief at the sudden death of veteran actor Sridevi. Banerjee, in a condolence message on Twitter, said, "Saddened at the untimely passing away of Sridevi, one of the most popular actors of a generation. Condolences to her family, her colleagues in the industry and fans." Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away last night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai. She was 54. "So shocked to hear the news of Sridevi ji... met her few months ago at my show.... just can't believe it," Ganguly said. The Padma Shri awardee had made an appearance in the former cricketer's television show 'Dadagiri' last year. Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee expressed shock at Sridevi's demise. "I have no words. Shocked early morning with the sudden demise of one of the most beautiful and talented actresses of Indian cinema. ...
Smriti Irani mourns sudden demise Sridevi
Union Cabinet Minister of Textiles and Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani mourned the death of the legendary Bollywood actor Sridevi.The charming actor, who was just 54, died late at Saturday night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai.The minister recalled the last presence of the late actor at the International Film festival at Goa in November 2017.She said that in spite of the actor standing all alone on the stage at the Goa event, she managed to fill the space with her charm and presence.Smriti Irani further said that the actor never demanded any protocol. She knew her mind and in spite of facing various challenges throughout her life, she lived with dignity.sssThe minister further admitted that Sridevi acted as a silent mentor for her to help polish her acting skills.Smriti Irani said to be in awe of the actor Sridevi who donned the avatar of Charlie Chaplin in Mr. India. She called her to be a female version of Robinhood for many young girls of her time.She further ...
L K Advani express grief over Sridevi's demise
BJP veteran L K Advani today expressed shock at the demise of actor Sridevi, saying her contribution transcended Bollywood. The Padma Shri awardee, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away last night. She was 54. "Sridevi was an iconic star of the Indian film industry. Her contribution transcended Bollywood, since she also starred in many Tamil, Telugu and other regional language films. "In this sense, she symbolised Indian cinemas great role in national integration," the former deputy prime minster said in his message. He said that he is an admirer of many of the popular films in which she acted, both old and new. The BJP leader said that his daughter Pratibha joins him in sending their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Sridevi, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.
Working with Sridevi turning point in my career: Manish Malhotra
Ace designer Manish Malhotra is in shock over the sudden demise of Sridevi in Dubai, and says he will always cherish all the precious memories of an iconic superstar and a friend.
I was astounded by Sridevi's rise, says Kamal Haasan
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has said legendary actor Sridevi surprised him with her dedication to the craft of acting and he was blown away by her ability to grow as an artiste. The diva, who passed away late last night in Dubai at the age of 54 reportedly due to cardiac arrest, had acted with the actor in 27 films, including director K Balachander's "Moondru Mudichu", which also featured South superstar Rajinikanth. In a video message, Haasan remembered Sridevi as an "astounding talent", which was "no luck" but a result of her hard-working nature throughout a career spanning almost five decades. "Sridevi Kapoor's astounding talent was no luck. It was well-deserved and she worked for it from her childhood. I'm also a child actor, I've known her from her teens. She was still a child then when she came to work with me and Mr Balachander, my mentor sometimes gave me the responsibility of working with her, correcting her and shaping her acting, even her dance moves. "When she ...
U'khand CM condoles Sridevi's demise
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivandrum Singh Rawat today expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of veteran actress Sridevi. In his condolence message, Rawat prayed to god to give strength to her family in this hour of tragedy. The chief minister said she would always be in our hearts because of her contribution to India cinema.
Lawrence working on docuseries on #MeToo movement
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is working on a series project inspired by #MeToo, Time's Up and gender wage gap conversations in Hollywood.
'Sridevi captivated cine-goers with her acting skills', recalls KCR
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actress Sridevi."Sridevi who acted in Telugu, Hindi and several other Indian languages films had captivated the cine-goers with her acting skills and earned countless fans," said Rao here.The whole country is mourning the death of the iconic actress on Saturday night.Celebrities from the Indian Cinema industry, sportspersons, politicians, everyone came out on social media to pour their grievances on Sridevi's death.A Padma Shri recipient, Sridevi passed away on Saturday night due to a cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she was attending a family wedding with her husband Boney Kapoor and her younger daughter Khushi.
Kamal Haasan remembers Sridevi
Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan has paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Sridevi, who died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday.Talking about the legendary actress, Haasan had misty-eyed reminiscences of the days when the two stars met on the sets of filmmaker K. Balachander's movie."Sridevi Kapoor, an astounding talent. It was not luck but well-deserved. She worked for it from her childhood. I have known her from her teens. She was still a child when she came to work with me and Balachander, my mentor," said the 63-year-old."When she came, she was not as talented as she was but she developed every day; she learnt. I was astounded by her climb and every step of it she worked for. She was very fond of me and I was very fond of her.""The kind of dedication she had truly matched mine and so it's no wonder that we were fond of each other."Remembering his last meeting with the Chandni of Bollywood, Haasan said, "I saw her last month. We are not prone to showing emotions but somehow we both ...
Mortal remains of Sridevi to arrive in Mumbai by evening
Legendary actor Sridevi's mortal remains are expected to be brought from Dubai to Mumbai via a chartered flight Sunday evening.The actor, who was in Dubai for a wedding, reportedly had a fainting spell in her bathroom after which she was immediately rushed to Rashid Hospital in Dubai but could not be saved.The demise of the first female superstar of Bollywood, Sridevi has left the film industry and her fans in a deep state of shock.She is survived by her husband Boney Kapoor and two daughters, Janhvi, who is filming her debut project 'Dhadak' and was not in Dubai with the family, and Khushi.
Kerala CM condoles Sridevi's death; says irreparable loss
Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, today condoled the death of actress Sridevi and said her unexpected passing away was an 'irreparable loss' to the Indian film world. In a Facebook post, Vijayan said the actress, who came to the filmdom as a child artist in Malayalam, had left behind a handful of unforgettable acting moments which her fans can cherish forever. "The demise of Sridevi, known for her overwhelming presence in the Indian film world for the last five decades, was painful," he said. The Chief Minister also said the sudden death of the actress, who immortalised several characters in different languages, was an "irreparable loss to the Indian film industry." Meanwhile, several veteran Malayalam film personalities including yesteryear actors and filmmakers mourned the death of the 'Chandini' actress, who acted in over 20 Malayalam films, including 'Devaragam' opposite Arvind Swamy. Sridevi had won the best child actress title in Malayalam for her ...
CM Raje condoles Sridevi's death
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today condoled the sudden death of veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi, who was the leading lady in numerous blockbusters. Sridevi took Indian cinema to new heights through her vibrant and emotional acting, Raje said. "We have lost a strong actor. Her work in the field will always be remembered," the chief minister said in her message. She also prayed for peace to the departed soul and courage for the family members to bear the shock. A Padma Shri awardee, Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away in Dubai. She was 54. The actor, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died late in the night reportedly due to cardiac arrest. She had gone to Dubai to attend nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.
Enthusiasts to witness Theatre Olympics in Kolkata
Theatre enthusiasts will witness productions in India and abroad at the "8th Theatre Olympics", organised by the National School of Drama (NSD) here from Tuesday.
Chris, Liam Hemsworth turned down cameo in 'The Simpsons'
Al Jean, executive producer of "The Simpsons", says Chris and Liam Hemsworth turned down cameos on the show.
'Game Of Thrones' won't film multiple endings: Maisie Williams
Actor Maisie Williams has revealed that the makers are not filming multiple endings for the final season of "Game Of Thrones". Williams, who plays Arya Stark on the series ever since its first season, broached the topic of multiple endings being filmed for season eight to combat spoilers during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". "Well I heard this, and I immediately thought, 'I dont think we've got the budget to shoot lots of different endings'," she said. When Kimmel reminded Williams that HBO President Casey Bloys was the one to put out the claims of multiple endings, she said, "But as we know, sometimes presidents dont always tell the truth." "Game of Thrones" will return for its final season in 2019.
'Notting Hill' actress Emma Chambers no more
British actress Emma Chambers, best known for her role as Honey Thacker in "Notting Hill", is dead. She was 53.
Kylie to launch new make-up line inspired by daughter Stormi
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner is planning to launch a new cosmetics line inspired by her newborn daughter, Stormi Webster. The 20-year-old socialite took to Instagram where she revealed her upcoming 'Weather Collection', to be launched on February 28. "A few of my favorites #WeatherCollection launching Feb 28th inspired by my Stormi. @kyliecosmetics," Kylie wrote alongside a picture from the new make-up line. She also shared two 10-shade eyeshadow palettes - "Eye of the Storm" and "Calm Before the Storm", including new matte lipsticks that feature tiny lightening bolts. "So I spent a lot of time on this collection, and I put a lot of detail into it so Ill do my best to show you guys all the fun detail," she said in the video. Stormi, 24-days-old, was born to Kylie and rapper Travis Scott on February 1.
Josh Duhamel is dating Eiza Gonzalez
"Transformers" star Josh Duhamel is dating actor Eiza Gonzalez, following his split from singer Fergie. According to Us Weekly, the pair met at a party on February 3 after Jennifer Lopezs pre-Super Bowl concert at the Minneapolis Armory. "They drank and partied together until very late. After, Josh reached out to a mutual friend and asked for Eizas number. "They definitely have a connection because theyve been FaceTiming and texting nonstop while she's been in England working. They're keeping it on the down-low. He's telling her he's never met anyone like her before," a source said. Duhamel and Fergie announced in September last year that they have decided to separate "with absolute love and respect" after eight years of marriage.
Sridevi's death: From intuition to shock and condolences
The demise of the first female superstar of Bollywood, Sridevi has left Bollywood and her fans in a deep state of shock.Sridevi died in Dubai on Saturday after a cardiac arrest. She was 54.Members of the film industry took to Twitter to express their grief over her shocking demise and offered condolences to the family.Minutes before the news of her death broke, her 'Khuda Gawah' co-star Amitabh Bachchan posted a tweet saying he was feeling uneasy.His tweet has left the Twitterer wondering if Big B had a premonition about the death of the veteran actress."Na jaane kyun, ek ajeeb si ghabrahat ho rahi hai (Don't know why, there's a weird anxiety)," the 75-year-old tweeted.The 'Pink' star and Sridevi featured in 'Inquilaab' and have also shared screen space in 1986's 'Aakhree Raasta'.One of her earliest films as an adult lead was opposite Tamil superstars Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth.Sridevi was only 13 when she was cast alongside two of her favourite proteges in K Balachander's 'Moondru .
Sridevi: 50 years of living the cinematic dream
"Arre, maine kuch achieve nahi kiya (I havent achieved anything)... Theres a long way to go. I feel my career has just started. Haan... let me tell you that," said Sridevi, laughing.