Sridevi died of accidental drowning in the bathtub: Autopsy report

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

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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.
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— 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