Sripradha, the veteran actor who worked in Hindi and Bhojpuri films succumbed to COVID-19 on May 5. Cine And TV Artistes’ Association General Secretary Amit Behl said "It is very unfortunate that we have lost a very senior actress" on the news of the Aag Ke Sholay actor passing away.
Sripradha, worked in many films like Sholay Aur Toofan, Aag Aur Chingari, Meri Lalkaar, Shaitani Ilaaka and gave guest appearances in Zee Horror Show in the year 1993.
Behl confirmed the news of the actor's demise in an interview, he said, "The second wave of covid has taken too many precious lives."
He added, "She has done incredible work down South and as well as in Hindi cinema. It is very unfortunate that we have lost a very senior actress. We pray that her soul rests in peace. We also pray that the second wave of the pandemic doesn't snatch too many precious lives especially from our trade."
The actor has endured quite a successful career in both Bollywood and Bhojpuri industry, working opposite celebrities like Govinda, Dharmendra and Ravi Kishan.
Kishan reacted to the news of his co-actor passing away by recollecting the humble and decent nature of the actor. He further wished her family "the courage to bear her loss every day".
Sripradha made her debut in the industry with films like Purana Purush and went on to act in films like Dharam Sankat.
Netizens took to Twitter to wish the actor 'Rest in peace', to the tweet that confirmed the news of her death. The tweet read, "Actress #Sripradha from the 80s and 90s passed away today following covid related complications. Films like Aag Ke Sholay, Batwara, Shaitani Ilaka,Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka, Bhagyawan, Aazmayish, Bewafa Sanam & TV series Zee Horror Show & Aparajita are some of her notable works. RIP"
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