Mumbai: TV media's frantic reporting over the death of veteran actor Sridevi has angered Bollywood celebrities and her fans, who have called the coverage "graceless" and "insensitive". Celebrities such as Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar criticised the TV channels for suggesting various conspiracy theories on the cause of her death.
Farhan posted a cryptic tweet where he wrote, "There's no bottom in the barrel of the graceless." Balan said, "May they let you rest in peace...."
"Such a shame that whole country is silently watching their superstar Sridevi being murdered live by media," wrote a user while another user said media should stop using Sridevi's death for entertainment.
"I've always felt this and the way the Indian Media is reacting to one of Indian Cinema legend's death is further proof that life has no value in India. Sridevi didn't die to entertain you..." Megastar Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Get back to love .. it is the only sustainable !!" Fashion designer Masaba Mantena appealed people to switch off their television.
"Do yourselves and your family a favour... put that TV off, I am amazed that news channels are stooping to this level and people think it's ok to come on a panel and discuss this! There are two very young girls who lost their mom, please please stop this," she said.
Sonu Sood wrote, "I wonder after doing such reporting about a legend who lost her life..can these people sleep in peace? Ashamed to live in times where we have to see such a standard of reporting on reputed channels. Shame on you... let someone rest in peace." Rohit Roy, tweeted, "It is very very sad the way certain news channels are treating the passing of a lady, a daughter, a wife and most importantly, a mother of 2 young girls.. agreed, she was an actor and people want to know details, but this? Sridevi ji sorry but they won't let you even rest in peace."