Filmmaker Boney Kapoor has broken his silence about the tragic loss of his wife and actor, Sridevi. He shed light on her strict diet without salt, which led to blackouts. Boney shared a story about actor Nagarjuna recounting a similar experience. The south superstar informed him about Sridevi losing a tooth due to fainting while shooting for a film.
Sridevi’s Health Struggles
In an interview with The New Indian, Boney Kapoor revealed that Sridevi adhered to very strict diets. He further revealed that the actress’s diet excluded salt, resulting in frequent blackouts. Boney mentioned that Sridevi was always conscious of her appearance on screen. The producer added that her looks on screen led her to maintain such diets. Boney Kapoor recalled that even during their marriage, she experienced blackouts. The actress suffered a blackout due to her low blood pressure problem, which was exacerbated by her dietary choices.
Unveiling The Truth
Boney Kapoor further clarified that Sridevi’s death was accidental and not natural. He initially chose not to speak about it, but due to pressure from the Indian media, he underwent investigations and interrogations. These investigations, including lie detector tests, confirmed that there was no foul play involved in her demise. The official report concluded that it was an accidental death.
Boney Kapoor also shared an incident narrated by actor Nagarjuna, who visited him to offer condolences after Sridevi’s passing. Nagarjuna revealed that during one of Sridevi’s film shoots, she fainted in the bathroom due to a crash diet, resulting in a broken tooth. This incident highlighted the extent to which Sridevi was committed to her diet, even at the risk of her health.
As a concerned husband, Boney Kapoor had tried to persuade Sridevi to include salt in her diet by consulting with doctors. Despite his efforts, Sridevi persisted with her salt-free regimen, even requesting salt-free dishes during dinners. Tragically, it wasn’t until the fateful incident that Sridevi realized the seriousness of her dietary choices.
Boney Kapoor’s revelations provide insight into Sridevi’s dedication to her craft and her commitment to maintaining her on-screen appearance, despite the health risks associated with her strict diets.
