DUBAI – Bollywood Superstar Sridevi Kapoor didn’t die of heart attackrather she died of accidental drowning according to a Dubai forensicsreport.
It had earlier been reported that the actress, 54, known simply as Sridevi,died of cardiac arrest on Saturday while at a family wedding in Dubai.
Over five decades, Sridevi featured in almost 300 films, including classicsMr India, Chandni, ChaalBaaz and Sadma.
Top Bollywood figures, sporting giants and leading politicians reacted withshock to the death.
The forensic report has been released to family and the Indian consulate,the Gulf News says.
The paper said the report could mean a delay to the repatriation of thebody. It had been expected to be flown home on Monday.
The final post-mortem report, which is not yet completed, is expected toreveal the results of toxicology tests.
It will also be expected to explain how the original report of cardiacarrest and the listing of “accidental drowning” on the forensics report arelinked.