Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently honored the late iconic actress Sridevi on what would have been her birthday, providing an update on the eagerly awaited biography detailing Sridevi’s remarkable life and enduring legacy. Sridevi’s immense contributions to Indian cinema continue to resonate, her work remaining unparalleled years after her passing. Through her Instagram stories, Chopra Jonas shared a glimpse into the progress of the biographical project, commemorating Sridevi’s memory on this significant day.
Chopra Jonas took to her Instagram story to unveil the cover of the upcoming book, titled ‘Empress – The Definitive Biography of Sridevi’. The cover prominently features a quote from Amitabh Bachchan, describing Sridevi as “The epitome of unmitigated talent,” and credits Dhiraj U. Kumarr as the author. Accompanying the image, Chopra Jonas wrote, “The one and only. You are so missed. Happy heavenly birthday #Sridevi #Empress….coming soon.” This touching tribute was subsequently re-shared by Boney Kapoor, Sridevi’s husband, on his own social media platforms.
The official biography of Sridevi was first announced by Westland Books in 2023. The book, initially titled ‘Sridevi: The Life of a Legend,’ is set to trace the journey and illustrious career of the superstar who dominated commercial Indian cinema throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Authored by Dhiraj Kumar, this publication promises an in-depth exploration of Sridevi’s life, both in front of and away from the camera.
Boney Kapoor has expressed his profound trust and admiration for author Dhiraj Kumar, whom Sridevi considered a part of her extended family. Kapoor described Kumar as a dedicated researcher, writer, and columnist, conveying his satisfaction that Kumar undertook the important task of documenting Sridevi’s extraordinary life and her lasting impact on the Entertainment industry.
Sridevi tragically passed away on February 24, 2018, in Dubai at the age of 54. The celebrated actress, whose filmography includes classics like ‘Mr. India,’ ‘Chandni,’ and ‘Himmatwala,’ succumbed to a cardiac arrest. She had traveled to Dubai to attend the wedding of her relative, actor Mohit Marwah, when the unfortunate event occurred. Reports from that time indicated that she collapsed in her hotel room and, despite efforts by a medical team, could not be resuscitated. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
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