On February 24, 2018, the world stood shocked when it was confirmed that veteran actress Sridevi had passed away. It’s been more than 3 months and Sridevi’s fans are still in disbelief and denial about her death. But as the destiny has it, the truth is the truth. (Also Read: Suhana Khan Turns 18, Here Are 7 Dating Rules By Daddy Shah Rukh Khan For The Guy Who Will Date Her)
Post her demise, Sridevi was honoured at the National Film Awards this year, where she was posthumously bestowed with the Best Actress Award for her film Mom. Widower husband, Boney Kapoor, and daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, received the award on her behalf in New Delhi on May 03, 2018.
Post the announcement of the award, Boney, Janhvi and Khushi released a joint statement which read as, “We are overjoyed to know that the Jury has conferred the Best Actor Award to Sridevi for her performance in MOM. It’s a very special moment for all of us. She was always a perfectionist and it showed in all the 300 plus films she did. She was not just a super actor but a Super Wife and a Super Mom. Its time to celebrate her life and her achievements. She is not with us today but her legacy will always live on”. (Don't Miss: 65th National Film Awards: Boney, Janhvi And Khushi Says Sridevi Was A Super Actor And A Super Mom)
And then, in a media interaction, Boney Kapoor broke down talking about his late wife. When a journalist asked Boney that the film for which Sridevi won the award is called Mom, so, do Janhvi and Khushi miss their mom every day? To this Boney answered, “Of course, they miss their mom every day. I miss her every second too. But you cannot fight destiny and have to accept the reality”. Boney then broke down, and said, “I am trying my best to play the double role of being a father and both”.
And then Janhvi came out in the front and thanked the Indian Government for such an honour for her late mother. Speaking reverently of Sridevi, Janhvi said, “I think both of us (Khushi and I) would like to thank the jury for recognizing the hard work, perseverance and dedication that my mother has put into this role. It was very special to her and we are very happy that she is being appreciated for it”. (Must Read: Janhvi Kapoor Wears Mom Sridevi's Saree At The 65th National Film Awards, Looks Like Her Reflection)
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Earlier, to an online portal, Boney Kapoor had expressed his emotions post the 65th National Film Awards ceremony, “Today, we, as a family, do not know whether we should celebrate or not. We don't know if we should feel elated, laugh with joy, or cry while remembering her. The National Award has come posthumously, but it's something we cherish while remembering her for the artiste that she was. She was a perfectionist, and that was evident in all the 300-plus films she did. It's time to celebrate her achievements. Her legacy will always live on”.
Well, we still miss Sridevi so much, and may her legacy continue to inspire her million fans and many actresses around the world.
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