Sridevi's sudden death, at the age of 54, has completely shocked the nation. Reportedly, the actress passed away due to cardiac arrest in UAE last night. The autopsy of the cine icon has been completed. However, Sridevi's body will not be released tonight, authorities have confirmed.

In the light of viral media reporting and unrest among fans alike, the Kapoor family via YRF has issued an official statement to the press.

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It reads as:

Boney Kapoor, Jhanvi, Khushi and the entire Kapoor, Ayyappan and Marwah family is deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor. They thank the entire media for their prayers, support and sensitivity during their time of grief.

Late Sridevi Kapoor’s body will arrive in India tomorrow. We will update you on all further information as and when it’s available to us.

Request you to kindly reach out to us on everything related to this and we urge you to please not call the family for information on the same.

RSVP: YRF communications

The last rights of the legendary actress will take place on Monday morning. The untimely demise of Sridevi has engulfed the entire country in a pall of gloom. From Indian stars to Indian political personalities to Pakistani icons, her fans and admirers expressed shock and disbelief.

The Padma Shri recipient passed away in Dubai on Saturday night due to cardiac arrest. Sridevi was there to attend the marriage function of actress Sonam Kapoor's cousin Mohit Marwah, along with husband Boney Kapoor and younger daughter Khushi. Her other daughter Janhvi stayed back reportedly due to work commitment towards her debut film Dhadak. Sridevi, who made a comeback to Bollywood in 2012 with English Vinglish after a long break of 15 years, was last seen in Mom in 2017.