Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor’s mortal remains were consigned to flames at Santacruz crematorium after he passed away in Mumbai on Monday. He died at the age of 79 after suffering from a prolonged illness. The actor was unwell for several months and breathed his last at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital on Monday.
Here are the live updates:
#Â Veteran BJP LK Advani: Deeply saddened by demise of legend Shashi Kapoor. He was a versatile actor both in theatre & movies. I was highly impressed by his par excellence acting in Hindi & English cinema which will be remembered by generations; heartfelt condolences to his children & family.
# Mumbai: Ranbir and Rajiv Kapoor attend the last rites ceremony of veteran actor Shashi Kapoor at Santacruz crematorium.
#Mumbai: Ranbir and Rajiv Kapoor attend the last rites ceremony of veteran actor #ShashiKapoor at Santacruz crematorium. pic.twitter.com/UQ69dPHUAR
— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2017
# Mumbai: Actors Saif Ali Khan & Abhishek Bachchan attend the last rites ceremony of veteran actor Shashi Kapoor at Santacruz crematorium.
#Mumbai: Actors Saif Ali Khan & Abhishek Bachchan attend the last rites ceremony of veteran actor #ShashiKapoor at Santacruz crematorium. pic.twitter.com/xcJcEPOVuk
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#Mumbai: Last rites ceremony of veteran actor #ShashiKapoor being performed at Santacruz crematorium. pic.twitter.com/nrlmhbpQsu
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# Anil Kapoor reaches Shashi Kapoor's residence in Juhu to attend the funeral. Naseeruddin Shah is also present to lend support to the Kapoors in their tough time.
# Sanjay Dutt was among the first few who reached the residence of Kapoors in Juhu. The actor looked quite saddened by the demise of the multi-talented scion of the First Film Family of Hindi cinema.
#Mumbai: #ShashiKapoor's mortal remains being taken to Santacruz crematorium for last rites. pic.twitter.com/m783TGjwIA
— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2017
#Mumbai: Actors arrived at Prithvi House to pay respect to #ShashiKapoor. pic.twitter.com/EBtby05N0b
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Mumbai: Mortal remains of veteran actor #ShashiKapoor being taken for last rites ceremony from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. pic.twitter.com/83XMSNw9Sj
— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2017