Special Salute To Sridevi At Cannes Film Festival

Veteran actor Sridevi’s sudden demise left the entire nation with grief and sorrow. The actor took her last breath in Dubai on February 24, 2018. However, her presence is still felt through her memories and the amazing contribution she has made to the world of cinema.

Sridevi was duly remembered at the Academy Awards this year. Now, the actor will be acknowledged with a special salute for her contribution in cinema at Titan Reginald F. Lewis Film Honours at Cannes Film Festival. Regarding the global recognition bestowed on Sridevi, Boney Kapoor reportedly told a daily that he’s overwhelmed that Sridevi’s contribution to cinema has been recognized by people across the world. He added that though her absence in immensely felt, the fact that her work remains alive comforts him.

As per reports, Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor are likely to attend the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2018, for Sridevi’s special salute.

Sridevi was last seen in her 300th film ‘MOM’, for which was also conferred with the Best Actress Award at the National Film Awards this year.

Meanwhile, there have been reports of Boney Kapoor planning a film or a documentary on Sridevi. He reportedly has registered several titles like Sri, Sridevi, Sridevi Ma’am. A daily had recently quoted Boney Kapoor saying that he has registered three titles, but he cannot categorically reveal what they are. He added that it was too early to talk about the details. He reportedly said that there’s a plan to make a film, however, it can either be a biopic or a documentary.

A source close to Boney Kapoor revealed to the daily that the producer is working with a renowned writer on the script. Besides Sridevi’s film journey, her personal life- including her marriage to Boney, their kids and how she took a sabbatical- will also form an integral part of the narrative. And that Boney Kapoor seeks to get the movie on the floors by next year.