New Delhi: Actor Arjun Kapoor, son of filmmaker Boney Kapoor, on Tuesday left for Dubai to assist his father in overseeing formalities for the return of the body of Bollywood actress Sridevi to India.According to a statement released by Yashraj Films, "Arjun has gone to Dubai this morning to be with his father at the hotel while the formalities are being wrapped up and to oversee the return journey. We will keep you posted with further updates when we receive more information from the family."
Arjun leaving for Dubai comes amid speculation about him not having a cordial relationship with his stepmother. Contrary to all the reports, Arjun in a recent TV show, revealed that he shared a cordial relationship with her. When asked if he held anything against Sridevi. he had stated, "I am sure I've had various degrees of emotions against her (Sridevi) and him (Boney Kapoor). I only look forward. I try make it a point not to dwell on what could have, what should have."
"Its very cordial. I respect anybody in my father's life the same way because he would expect me to do that. So I respect her and don't wish ill towards anyone. That's how I follow," added Arjun. Actress Sridevi died on Sunday morning, leaving the entire nation in shock.The repatriation of her body to India has suffered an inordinate delay due to the investigations into her death by the Dubai police authorities.(UNI)