Sridevi's family thanks fans, well-wishers

Speaking out for the first time since Sridevi's untimely death in Dubai,  her family on Tuesday night thanked the film fraternity and millions of fans of India's first female superstar.

"Khushi, Janhvi, Boney Kapoor and the entire Kapoor and Ayyappan families are deeply bereaved and shocked with the untimely loss of Sridevi Kapoor," the family said in a statement released through Yash Raj Films.

"We thank the film fraternity, media, fans of late Sridevi Kapoor and all the well-wishers for their prayers, support and sensitivity during our moment of immense grief. We request you to kindly join us in paying our last respect to a remarkable actor, beloved wife and loving mother," the statement read.

The last rites will be performed on Wednesday afternoon.