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The Film Industry Is In Collective Shock After Sridevi's Sudden Death

An outpouring of disbelief.
Indian Bollywood actress Sridevi attends the 'Zee Cine Awards 2018' ceremony in Mumbai on December 19, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Sujit Jaiswal (Photo credit should read SUJIT JAISWAL/AFP/Getty Images)
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Indian Bollywood actress Sridevi attends the 'Zee Cine Awards 2018' ceremony in Mumbai on December 19, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Sujit Jaiswal (Photo credit should read SUJIT JAISWAL/AFP/Getty Images)

Sridevi, one of cinema's most iconic heroines, passed away Saturday night due to cardiac arrest in Dubai.

According to sources, her body is being flown down to Mumbai (expected to arrive by 3 pm) and the last rites should take place tomorrow in the city.

Meanwhile, there's been an outpouring on Twitter, with Sridevi's co-stars, directors, colleagues, and other members of the film fraternity expressing shock, disbelief, and condolences over the unexpected death of one of cinema's most-gifted actors.

Sri's Sadma co-star, Kamal Haasan wrote:

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