Thousands of frantic fans marched through the streets of Mumbai on Wednesday as India bids farewell to Bollywood legend Sridevi after she accidentally drowned in a Dubai hotel bath just 54 years old .
Some were carrying roses, while others were holding photos of the late-screen icon as they patiently queued to pay their respects to a condolence service in the western Indian city.
Legends of Hindi cinema, including director Karan Johar, were among the bereaved at the Celebration Sports Club meeting in Andheri West, Bombay, home of the Bollywood film industry.
Strong security lined the streets to control crowds, including people who had traveled hundreds of miles to be there. Several fans chanted prayers while Sridevi's body was brought back at approximately 9:00 am from the club.
She must be cremated at a Hindu private ceremony later Wednesday. The last trip from Sridevi would start from the club at the crematorium about 7 km from Pawan Hans, Vile Parle West, 14:00 India time. The last rites will take place from 15:30
The tragic death of Sridevi, considered one of the most influential Bollywood actresses of all time, caused a wave of grief in India.
Tributes poured in from fans and fellow actors as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The “Mr India” star drowned in her bathtub after losing consciousness late Saturday in a hotel in Dubai, where she was attending a wedding.
Police in the emirate said a post-mortem examination found that she had drowned after losing consciousness. On Tuesday they ruled out any foul play and released the body to Sridevi’s family.
Her body arrived back in Mumbai on a private jet on Tuesday evening, accompanied by her husband, the filmmaker Boney Kapoor, and her stepson, actor Arjun Kapoor.
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