Bollywood’s first lady superstar Sridevi’s funeral will commence on Wednesday late afternoon in Mumbai said the family in a statement. The actress died due to accidental drowning and her body is being flown to Mumbai from Dubai this evening.
The family made a detailed announcement today that Sridevi’s body will be kept at Celebration Sports Club in Lokhandwala for people to pay their last respects, and thereafter, she will be taken for cremation.
“On behalf of Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor, the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families, a sincere thanks to the media for your continued sensitivity and support during this emotional moment,” the statement read.
They said that well-wishers will be allowed to pay their condolences from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at Celebration Sports Club, Garden No 5, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West.
The media will also be allowed to pay their respects “provided camera, recording devices, etc are left outside the venue”.
“The last journey will commence at 2 pm from Celebration Sports Club to Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery.”
Reportedly, the cremation will commence at around 3.30 pm.
The 54-year-old actress, known as Indian cinema’s first woman superstar, died in her hotel room in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers late on Saturday.