Sridevi Painted Sonam Kapoor! The Beautiful Painting by Late Actress Was to Be Auctioned Off in Dubai, See Picture
Sridevi had sketched a beautiful painting of Sonam shortly after her debut film Saawariya released in 2007.
A phenomenal actress, a splendid dancer, a soft-spoken but powerful persona, Bollywood’s Chandani aka Sridevi Kapoor bid final goodbye with the funeral taking place on February 28, 2018. As we continue to mourn her shocking death, new revelations about the Indian cinema’s first female star make us remember more and more of her. In the latest update, a report claims Sridevi to prolong her stay in Dubai post attending her nephew Mohit Marwah’s wedding was due to a beautiful reason and related to actress and also the niece, Sonam Kapoor. It was a gorgeous painting made by Sridevi of Sonam, which was to be auctioned off in Dubai.
Sridevi was a powerhouse of talent. The incredibly talented star was an avid painter who found solace in colours and sketches. People close to her knew of her immense love for the art. In fact, the star had been painting for years and considered it as a great time pass. Apart from painting as a hobby, Sridevi also gifted these priceless paintings to her loved ones. Sonam Kapoor was one lucky person who was fortunate to have a painting made her late aunt. The deceased Mom actress had sketched a beautiful painting of Sonam shortly after her debut film Saawariya released in 2007. This is the painting, which was Sri along with others was interested in auctioning off for a noble cause. Sonam Kapoor Loses Cool at Sridevi’s Funeral: When Will the Media Learn Responsible Reporting?
According to Hindustan Times report, an unnamed source was quoted saying, "Sridevi has been painting for many years. It’s her favourite pastime. In 2010, an international art house approached her to auction her work. But she didn't agree. Since the event in Dubai is for a noble cause, it drew her. Sonam has a massive fan following in Dubai and her popularity has grown in the Middle East after her Project Runway outing with Elli Saab. The bidders are hoping that the painting will sell at a high price. Michael Jackson‘s her personal favourite. The bid on it will start at Rs 8 lakh."
A Look at the Gorgeous Painting of Sonam Kapoor Made by Sridevi
Meanwhile, Times Now report stated that Sridevi stayed back in Dubai to auction off her paintings. Earlier, it was reported the actress had decided to continue her stay in the Arab state to spend some time with her sister, Srilatha. However, Dubai became the last place to witness a living Sridevi. She died at 11 pm on February 24, 2018, from accidental drowning in the bathtub of her hotel room. Sridevi is survived by her husband, film producer Boney Kapoor and two young daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor.
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