Dubai police announced on Monday, March 7, that Sridevi Kapoor, the famous star of Indian cinema, drowned in the bathtub of her hotel room after losing consciousness. Two police officials stated that she was intoxicated at the time of drowning. The 54-year-old actress, who had been the most famous female star in Bollywood for years, lost her life on Saturday while attending a wedding in Dubai. Sanjay Kapoor, her husband’s brother, told an Indian newspaper that Sridevi died of cardiac arrest. The Dubai police, referring to the autopsy results in a statement on Twitter, said the cause of her death was 'drowning in the hotel bathtub after losing consciousness.' The police added that the case has been submitted to the prosecutor's office and 'necessary legal procedures will be followed.' However, two Dubai police officials, who requested anonymity, stated that Ms. Sridevi was intoxicated at the time of her death. Sridevi, who peaked in fame during the 1980s and 1990s, was the first female superstar of Indian cinema, always surrounded by men. She was widely known for her comedic talent and expertise in dance, which are significant assets in Indian cinema. Her body is set to be transported by plane to Mumbai on Monday. Sridevi, whose full name was Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, was born in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and acted in over 300 films in Indian cinema, receiving the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for her contributions to the film industry.
Dubai Police: Bollywood Star Sridevi Drowned in Hotel Bathtub
Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor drowned in a hotel bathtub in Dubai after losing consciousness, reportedly while intoxicated. Her death has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding it and has drawn significant media attention due to her status as a major figure in Indian cinema.
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📰 What Happened
Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor drowned in a hotel bathtub in Dubai after reportedly losing consciousness while intoxicated. Her death has raised questions about the circumstances and has attracted significant media coverage due to her prominence in Indian cinema.
- Sridevi was 54 years old at the time of her death.
- She was attending a wedding in Dubai when the incident occurred.
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📚 Background
Sridevi was a legendary actress in Indian cinema, often regarded as the first female superstar, with a career spanning over four decades. Her influence extends beyond film, impacting cultural perceptions of women in India.
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