Sridevi died of accidental drowning in the bathtub: Autopsy report

Bollywood star Sridevi's mortal remains will reach India on Monday.

Pic courtesy: PTI

Mumbai:  Bollywood star Sridevi, who charmed the audience with stellar performances in several films such as 'Mr India', 'Chaalbaaz' and 'Lamhe' during her career spanning over four decades, passed away in Dubai on Saturday night.

She was 54. The actor, wife of producer Boney Kapoor, died reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding.

Her mortal remains will arrive in India from Dubai on Monday, her family said in a statement.

26 February 2018

23:17 IST

The media interest in untimely demise of #Sridevi is understandable. But the frenzy of speculation does not help. Imp to note that:
1. We are working with local authorities to ensure that mortal remains can be sent to India at the earliest. We are on the job.
1/2

— IndAmbUAE (@navdeepsuri) 26 February 2018

2. We are in regular contact with the family of #Sridevi and other well- wishers. We share their pain.
3. Our experience in similar cases tells us that it does take 2-3 days to complete processes
4. We leave it to the experts to determine cause of demise
Let's be responsible

— IndAmbUAE (@navdeepsuri) 26 February 2018

21:39 IST

#Sridevi's body is not being embalmed today, it is likely to be done tomorrow, reports Khaleej Times

— ANI (@ANI) 26 February 2018

20:40 IST

Kamal Haasan reaches Anil Kapoor's residence in Mumbai. #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/CGJGUNiQWg

— ANI (@ANI) 26 February 2018

20:09 IST

Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrive at Anil Kapoor's residence in Mumbai. #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/GTlTSXJQqv

— ANI (@ANI) 26 February 2018

20:00 IST

The saddest part was that she couldn't see her daughter (Jhanvi)'s debut film. My heart goes to entire family. I don't have much info about news of her drowning. I heard she fell into bathtub following a cardiac arrest. I am very sad: Shakti Kapoor #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/zxWKEJo2tN

— ANI (@ANI) 26 February 2018

19:46 IST

In an earlier interview with an Indian media, India’s Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri had said that they had got clearance from Dubai authorities to repatriate Sridevi’s mortal remains. But on being contacted by Gulf News a short while back, he clarified that the quote from him was relevant at that point of time, however with the new development, of the case being referred to the Public Prosecution, the repatriation issue is now open ended. He added that the Indian Embassy is in talks with the Dubai authorities to get clearance and is hopeful it will happen soon, reported Gulf News.

19:09 IST

Further delay in return of mortal remains of #Sridevi expected,Dubai police which earlier gave clearance now awaits clearance from Prosecution magistrate .Police reportedly informed Indian authorities the body can only be handed over after nod from prosecution magistrate: Sources

— ANI (@ANI) 26 February 2018

19:07 IST

#Sridevi ji did not drink hard liquor,she used to have wine sometimes like me& like many others in public life.I have talked to Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Al Nahyan, he assured me that all formalities and reports are complete. Her mortal remains should reach India by midnight: Amar Singh pic.twitter.com/dprcBgGGjX

— ANI (@ANI) 26 February 2018

18:40 IST

Our embassy and consulate are working closely with local authorities to expedite the return of mortal remains of #Sridevi and also keeping Kapoor family apprised, it is our endeavor to send mortal remains at earliest: Indian Envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri to ANI (file pic) pic.twitter.com/kdHImTc04c

— ANI (@ANI) 26 February 2018

18:28 IST

Slim chances of Sridevi's mortal remains on Monday, reports Khaleej Times.

17:25 IST

Dubai Police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out regular legal procedures followed in such cases, reports Gulf News.

17:23 IST

Following the completion of post-mortem analysis, Dubai Police HQ on Monday stated that Sridevi's death occurred due to drowning in her hotel apartment’s bathtub following loss of consciousness. 

17:18 IST

Necessary reports awaited to start process of repatriating Sridevi's mortal remains, say officials.  

"We need forensic certificate, death certificate and embalming certificate before the process of embalming the body begins. Unless these processes are completed, we will not be in a position to give a firm time for the repatriation of the body," an official from the Consulate General of India told PTI.

16:55 IST

Sridevi’s post-mortem report has been submitted to the police in Dubai, reports suggest.

16:50 IST

Sridevi's body has been released for embalming, reports Gulf News.

16:46 IST

Traces of alcohol found in Sridevi's body. She was under the influence of alchohol when she fell into the bathtub. She died of drowning. 

16:31 IST

Forensic report: Accidental drowning is cause of #Sridevi's death. https://t.co/vYS1il1E7T pic.twitter.com/BY2XjEG1nr

— Gulf News (@gulf_news) 26 February 2018

15:43 IST

Sources have said that Dubai Police have released the forensic report on Sridevi's death to her family and the Indian Consulate representative: Local media reports #Sridevi

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

15:21 IST

Sridevi's forensic report might be issued after two hours, reports The Khaleej Times.

15:03 IST

Death certificate for late actress Sridevi may be issued soon, as per The Khaleej Times.

14:14 IST

According to The Khaleej Times, Dubai Forensic Department officials confirmed that a second autopsy will not be conducted on Sridevi's body.

13:16 IST

Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra arrive at the residence of Anil Kapoor in Mumbai. #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/LAI6gaaOjY

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

13:10 IST

According to The Khaleej Times, the forensics department is yet to submit blood test results to Dubai Police for the release of actor Sridevi's body. The results are expected to be out in some time.

12:18 IST

#Mumbai: Actor Farhan Akhtar and his mother Honey Irani arrive at the residence of Anil Kapoor #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/zcK4Ah9sTc

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

12:11 IST

I still can't believe it. We can't believe it. We all loved her. I can't say anything else: Choreographer Saroj Khan on #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/R0DUbt4E20

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

11:36 IST

Farah Khan and Tabu arrive at the residence of Anil Kapoor in Mumbai.

Farah Khan and Tabu arrive at residence of Anil Kapoor in Mumbai. #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/aQIg7bkYnJ

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

11:34 IST

Fans in Kanpur light candles to pay tribute to #Sridevi . pic.twitter.com/Mzmov5c6CP

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 26, 2018

11:14 IST

#Mumbai: Fogging being done at Pawan Hans crematorium, in preparation for the last rites of #Sridevi pic.twitter.com/RL5gcFCWBV

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

10:51 IST

Khaleej Times quotes Indian Consulate officials as saying that they were hopeful that Sridevi's body will be ready for repatriation by 1 to 2 pm, Dubai time.

10:50 IST

You were more than a legend Your vacuum will always be felt

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09:11 IST

According to Khaleej Times, minutes before her death, the actress and husband Boney Kapoor were planning to go out for a dinner date.

“He woke her up and the couple chatted for about 15 minutes before he invited her for dinner. The Chandni-fame star then went to the washroom. After 15 minutes passed and Sridevi did not come out, Kapoor knocked on the door to check on her. When he got no response, he forced open the door to find the legendary actor lying motionless in the bathtub full of water. "He tried to revive her and when he could not, he called a friend of his. After that, he informed the police at 9 pm," the paper quoted a source as saying.

09:11 IST

Comic timing in a blink of an eyelid. Even As I grieve for #Sridevi I couldn’t help admiring her amazing comic timing. Don’t know a single actor in the world that could have pulled this scene off like she did - Sridevi Charlie Chaplin sequence https://t.co/ZKSKvQdm0D via @YouTube

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) February 26, 2018

09:07 IST

Sanjay Kapoor's wife reaches the residence of Anil Kapoor.

08:22 IST

Mumbai: Latest visuals from outside the residence of #Sridevi; her mortal remains will be brought to India from Dubai today. pic.twitter.com/pAz2Xav4lG

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

08:19 IST

Sridevi will always remain alive in my memory. It feels awkward to speak of her in the past tense. We have lost the biggest star of our country. I still cannot believe it. It will take many years to register what has actually happened, says Anupam Kher in Mumbai.

07:27 IST

Early morning visuals from outside #Sridevi's residence in Mumbai's Andheri. Her mortal remains to be brought back to India today. pic.twitter.com/1xCCXWXBOu

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2018

07:21 IST

As per reports, Anil Ambani has sent an aircraft to Dubai to bring back Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor`s body to India.

The 13-seater private jet belonging to Reliance Transport and Travel Ltd, left Mumbai for Dubai around 1.30 pm on Sunday.

07:20 IST

The autopsy of superstar Sridevi was completed on Saturday, according to media reports.

UAE officials had revealed on Saturday that Sridevi's autopsy has been completed and the family was awaiting laboratory reports conducted by the General Department of Forensic Evidence, Dubai, Khaleej Times had reported.