On a day filled with sadness and regret on losing one of the most loved and respected actors of our industry, the evergreen Hema Malini shared a few happy instances she shared with Sridevi. In conversation with a leading tabloid she mentioned, “It was our role as mothers that brought us together.”

On their bond:

“It was 2002; her husband Boney Kapoor was launching my daughter Esha in Bollywood. While I was a nervous mother, Sridevi was an expectant mother, pregnant with her second daughter Khushi. Understanding my anxiety about Esha's debut, she would often drop in on the set to see my little girl. It was during this time that we got really close.”

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On Movies and collaboration:

“Sridevi was born for the movies. I can't imagine her being in any other profession. By the time we collaborated on our second film together, Justice Chaudhury (1983), Sridevi was already one of the rising stars of Bollywood. But I could see that she was the same girl I had met many years ago – one who was completely dedicated to her work. It was her sincerity that saw her coming from Tamil and Telugu films and making a mark in Bollywood.

Sridevi was also a powerhouse of talent. She was one of the best actors we had, a versatile artiste who could play any role with aplomb. To me, seeing her dance on the big screen was pure joy - she could raise the typical Bollywood film dance numbers to another level with her elegance.”

On their last encounter:

“I had met her last at the Padmaavat screening, a few weeks back. She was as warm, beautiful and soft-spoken as always. And to suddenly hear that she's gone! Dharam ji (Dharmendra) and I were shocked when we heard about it. It's so sudden and so unfortunate. Ab bas khubsoorat yaadein hai uski hamare paas! (All that's left are beautiful memories of her).

Sridevi, though will be missed forever, has left one last mark on the big screen. She will be seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s next, Zero.