Sridevi died at age 54 in Dubai reportedly after cardiac arrest. As the news of her death broke, Twitter was soon flooded with condolences from Bollywood actors and politicians, while many of her fans refused to believe the shocking news.
Priyanka Chopra was one of the first ones to pay tribute to the actress on the microblogging site. "I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP," she wrote. She later posted another tweet. Remembering her, Sridevi's co-actor in "Sadma" and actor-turned politician, on the micro-blogging site, said, "Have witnessed Sridevi's life from an adolescent teenager to the magnificent lady she became. Her stardom was well deserved. Many happy moments with her flash through my mind including the last time I met her. Sadma's lullaby haunts me now. We'll miss her."
Like many of her fans, Rajinikanth tweeted the actor "will be missed". The veteran actor's death evoked an emotional reaction from Sushmita Sen, who in a tweet, said, "I just heard Ma'am Sridevi passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest. I am in shock...cant stop crying..."
"Gone way too soon...." tweeted Neha Dhupia.
Fans gathered outside Sridevi's residence in Mumbai expressing their shock and disbelief, news agency ANI reported.
Among other actors who tweeted about Sridevi's death were Johny Lever, Preity Zinta, Richa Chadha and Jaaved Jaaferi.
Priyanka Chopra was one of the first ones to pay tribute to the actress on the microblogging site. "I have no words. Condolences to everyone who loved #Sridevi . A dark day . RIP," she wrote. She later posted another tweet.
"Gone way too soon...." tweeted Neha Dhupia.
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Oh man!The screen is blurry. Gutted! Was so excited after Mom and English Vinglish,that we'd see more of her.Childhood,love,inspiration. Gone too soon... legend. Exceptional talent. #RIPSridevi
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