Sridevi Death Anniversary: Janhvi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Farah Khan pay tributes to the superstar

The nation was left in shock on February 24 last year when the news broke that the iconic actress Sridevi had passed away. Just like the Kapoor family, the fans have been trying to cope with the loss of their beloved star. And on Sunday, it marked the first death anniversary of the first female superstar of India.

As the fans around the world paid tribute to the actress, Kapoor family also expressed their love for the late Sridevi. Janhvi Kapoor, who remembers her mother fondly all the time, shared an emotional tribute for her mother as she a photo of herself holding her mom's hand. "My heart will always be heavy. But I'll always be smiling because it has you in it."

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My heart will always be heavy. But I’ll always be smiling because it has you in it.

A post shared by Janhvi Kapoor (@janhvikapoor) on Feb 23, 2019 at 7:29am PST

Anil Kapoor also fondly remembered his sister-in-law and co-star of many movies while sharing a photo from the puja ceremony. He wrote, "An unbearable loss is only made bearable through fond memories...We miss you #Sridevi. A whole lot."

An unbearable loss is only made bearable through fond memories...We miss you #Sridevi. A whole lot. pic.twitter.com/JxN4Ditsno

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 24, 2019

Maheep Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor's wife, too shared a couple of old pictures with her eldest sister-in-law and wrote, “will always remember the good times.”

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Will always remember the good times ❤️

A post shared by Maheep Kapoor (@maheepkapoor) on Feb 23, 2019 at 8:12pm PST

Farah Khan, who was just starting out in film industry as a choreographer, had a chance to work with Sridevi early in her career. Taking back to those days, Farah shared an old picture and wrote, “When i was just starting out in my career She was so supportive, so encouraging.. getting to Choreograph a Sridevi show or a song for her, was like a dream 4 me..no wonder I never got awed or starstruck with any other star in my entire career because I started frm the TOP! There never was n never will be anyone like SRIDEVI.. love her always ♥️( this photo is frm 1994- world tour).”

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When i was just starting out in my career She was so supportive, so encouraging.. getting to Choreograph a Sridevi show or a song for her, was like a dream 4 me..no wonder I never got awed or starstruck with any other star in my entire career because I started frm the TOP! There never was n never will be anyone like SRIDEVI.. love her always ♥️( this photo is frm 1994- world tour)

A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) on Feb 23, 2019 at 8:53pm PST

The legendary Sridevi was the first female superstar of the Indian film industry. She ruled box office and was a superstar in not just Hindi film industry but in south as well. She began acting since the age of 4. The late actress became a household name during the 80s. She starred in several iconic films including Chandni, Chaalbaaz, Lamhe, Mr India, Judaai, Laadla to name a few. Her second innings surely got her great accolades as well. She made her comeback with English Vinglish. She was last seen in 2017 film Mom in the lead role. Her last onscreen appearance was in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Zero in a guest appearance.