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Sridevi is the reason I became an actor: Priyanka Chopra

The untimely demise of the screen legend and the first female superstar of the India - Sridevi has left the nation shocked and sad. Amongst the many fans mourning her death, was also one of the greatest superstars of the current times - Priyanka Chopra.

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The actress, who is busy shooting for her American show Quantico, wrote a heartfelt letter that was published by the TIME magazine. Here's an excerpt from the article:

"Everyone wanted her and wanted to be like her. She could be childlike, grown up, funny, serious, beguiling, sexy—she was the ultimate actor. Sridevi leaves behind a legacy that will live beyond us all, a legacy built on the foundation of pure dedication, talent, hard work and a sprinkle of fairy dust that was showered on her by the Gods!

She was my childhood, and one of the big reasons I became an actor. To refer to all of us as mere fans would be a disservice to her. When the news first broke of her passing, I was immobilized. All I could do then was listen to songs from her films, revisit her interviews and watch her iconic scenes over and over again. I knew I was not alone; millions were feeling that exact emotion of shock and loss. Her connection with the audience was so strong that each one of us has special memories linked to her.

She left us too soon. My last memory of her is a red-carpet moment last December. In the frenzy of flashbulbs and whirring cameras, she pulled me into a tight hug and spoke lovingly and excitedly about her two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi. Her family was her life. She left me feeling warm and fuzzy, and with a promise to meet again.

But angels don’t pass on. They just shine brighter in another realm—so I will always look out for her in the sky.

Thank you for the magic, Sri ma’am. Forever your fan."

It wouldn't be so wrong if we said Priyanka Chopra penned down beautifully what we all were only feeling all this time.

 

 

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