Jaya Prada: Sridevi's Dream was to see her daughters Rule the screen

Sridevi's sudden demise has shocked the film fraternity, her friends and also her ex-rivals. Once rival turned friend Jaya Prada was left emotional after hearing the sudden demise of the actress.

A true superstar in all senses; the icon's stellar acting skills and off-screen aura will forever be unmatched. According to recent forensic reports, Sridevi breathed her last at 11:30 pm and a case of accidental drowning have been registered.

Bollywood industry is mourning the death of this iconic actress and Jaya Prada in an interview to Mid-Day spoke about how Sridevi's demise is a bad dream.

Jaya expressed, "News of her demise seems like a bad dream. I couldn't believe it till I saw it on news channels. We worked together in several films like Tohfa (1984). She was a wonderful actor and mother. It was her dream to see her daughters (Jhanvi and Khushi) rule the silver screen - just like she did".

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Jaya's love and admiration for her daughters are known to all. Today, in a post by ace photographer Daboo Ratnani's wife Manisha Ratnani revealed that, "  @sridevi.kapoor Last month we had a long emotional chat about how kids grow up so fast and u asked me if @dabbooratnani could do a shoot with you & kids again after @janhvikapoor 's movie releases @khushi05k  I wish I could turn back the time & fulfill your wish... I wish this devastating news is just a bad horrid dream ... Just can't believe you are gone! May your soul rest in peace! Love & Strength to your family & everyone who adored you. - @manishadratnani  #sridevi #rip".

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We offer our condolences to Sridevi's family at this hour of grief.