DUBAI: Indian embassy officials here are working closely with the local authorities to ensure that the mortal remains of Bollywood icon
Sridevi, who passed away in Dubai last night, is taken to Mumbai on Sunday.
Also Read: Sridevi death: Cops check call logs, question hotel staff and family“We have been receiving several queries regarding the sad and untimely demise of noted actor
Sridevi in Dubai last night. The consulate is in constant touch with
Dubai police
to expedite the formalities so that the mortal remains can depart for India as soon as possible,” the embassy said.
“The ambassador and consul general have also conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends and are regularly updating them on the procedures,” the embassy said.
Also Read: In life & death, cine goddess Sridevi held nation of movie-goers in thrallThe formalities include getting permission from the Bur Dubai police station which will be granted after the death certificate is produced before the cops.
The actor suffered a fatal heart attack at a hotel room in Dubai's Emirates Towards yesterday and was rushed to Rashid hospital where she was declared brought dead.
Also Read: Sridevi was prepping for ‘surprise’ dinner date before untimely death?After the formalities with the local authorities are over, Sridevi’s body is likely to be flown to India in a special flight.
Earlier, Indian ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep
Singh Suri
, tweeted his condolences to the family stating, "Absolutely shocked to get the report about the untimely demise of #Sridevi. Conveyed my condolences to the family. Our consulate in Dubai is working with local authorities to provide all possible assistance."
Also Read: Sridevi's autopsy complete, body to be flown back tomorrow: Officials (With inputs from agencies)Sushil Rao is Editor-Special Reports, at The Times of India, Hyde...
Read MoreSushil Rao is Editor-Special Reports, at The Times of India, Hyderabad. He began his journalism career at the age of 20 in 1988. He is a gold medalist in journalism from the Department of Communication and Journalism, Arts College, Osmania University, Hyderabad from where he did his post-graduation from. He has been with The Times of India’s Hyderabad edition since its launch in 2000. He has also done an introductory course in film studies from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, and also from the Central University of Kerala equipping himself with the knowledge of filmmaking for film criticism. He has authored four books. In his career spanning 34 years, he has worked for five newspapers and has also done television reporting. He was also a web journalist during internet’s infancy in the mid 1990s in India. He covers defence, politics, diaspora, innovation, administration, the film industry, Hyderabad city and Telangana state, and human interest stories. He is also a podcaster, blogger, does video reporting and makes documentaries.
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