BMC Honors Late Actress Sridevi with Junction Naming

BMC immortalizes the legendary Sridevi: A timeless tribute to the queen of hearts, forever reigning over Mumbai’s streets, where her name now stands as a beacon of grace and eternal beauty.

BMC Honors Late Actress Sridevi with Junction Naming

In a poignant tribute to the late Bollywood icon Sridevi, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has named a junction in the bustling Lokhandwala Complex after her. This gesture stands as an enduring homage to her unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema and her everlasting legacy.

 

Sridevi's sudden demise on February 24, 2018, sent shockwaves through the film fraternity and her legion of admirers. However, her memory continues to thrive, immortalized through various tributes and now, enshrined in the fabric of Mumbai's streets.

 

The legendary actress tragically passed away in Dubai due to a heart attack. On that fateful evening, her husband, Boney Kapoor, had flown to surprise her, only to find himself engulfed in a nightmare. He discovered her lifeless body in a bathtub filled with water, after she failed to respond to his calls for over fifteen minutes.

 

Despite frantic efforts to revive her, Sridevi could not be saved. It was later revealed that she had accidentally drowned. Her untimely demise shook the nation, and her body was brought back to Mumbai, where she was bid a tearful farewell in her final rites.

 

The naming of the junction in Lokhandwala Complex after Sridevi serves as a poignant reminder of her enduring legacy and the indelible mark she left on Indian cinema. As commuters pass through the junction, they will be reminded of the grace, talent, and beauty that defined the iconic actress, ensuring that her memory lives on for generations to come.


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