Kamal Haasan (MUMBAI MIRROR; February 26, 2018)

Sridevi Kapoor was an astounding talent. I have known her from her teens. She was still a child when she came to work with me and K Balachander, my mentor. He gave me the responsibility to correct her and teach her some dance moves. I’ve witnessed her journey into becoming the magnificent lady she eventually became.

When she came on set first for the P Bharathiraja film Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977), she was 15 and not as talented as she went on to become later. But she developed her skills every day. She learnt the art. I was astounded by her progress and she worked very hard to achieve it. She was very fond of me and I of her. We did 27 films together and we were working continuously. The kind of dedication she had truly matched mine.

I saw her just last month. Both of us aren’t too prone to showing emotions but we both hugged each other and today, I am very grateful for that last hug. Sadma’s song rings in my ears now. I think that’s a great lullaby for the talented, beautiful Sridevi. She had a happy life. Her stardom was well-deserved. I will miss her.

My deepest condolences to her family, I know how much Sridevi loved her family and her daughters. Once, we were at a party together and I found both mother and daughter cuddling in a corner and I was making fun of them. That poor child is going to miss all of that now. Hold on, hang in there, Boney!
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Hrithik Roshan (MUMBAI MIRROR; February 26, 2018)

I loved her and admired her so much. My first acting shot was with Sridevi and I was nervous to be in front of her. I remember her shaking her hands pretending to be nervous too, just because she wanted to boost my confidence. We had to laugh together and she kept laughing until I got it right. I will miss you Ma’am. I am at a loss for words. She was the brightest, the most magnificent star of all. Rest in peace.