Shah Rukh Khan at Ashok Mehta's funeral

Shah Rukh Khan attended the last rites of noted cinematographer and director Ashok Mehta in Mumbai. Mr Mehta was suffering from advanced lung cancer and died on August 15, 2012. His family members and friends from Bollywood gathered to pay their last respects to him.

  • Shah Rukh Khan attended the last rites of noted cinematographer and director Ashok Mehta in Mumbai. Mr Mehta was suffering from advanced lung cancer and died on August 15, 2012. His family members and friends from Bollywood gathered to pay their last respects to him.
    Shah Rukh Khan attended the last rites of noted cinematographer and director Ashok Mehta in Mumbai. Mr Mehta was suffering from advanced lung cancer and died on August 15, 2012. His family members and friends from Bollywood gathered to pay their last respects to him.
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  • SRK starred in many films that were shot by Mr Mehta. Among them, <i>Chalte Chalte</i>, <i>Gaja Gamini</i> and <i>Trimurti</i> are some of them.
    SRK starred in many films that were shot by Mr Mehta. Among them, Chalte Chalte, Gaja Gamini and Trimurti are some of them.
  • SRK bids farewell to Ashok Mehta.
    SRK bids farewell to Ashok Mehta.
  • SRK pays his last respects.
    SRK pays his last respects.
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  • SRK leaves after the last rites are completed. <br><br> Coming Up: Bollywood says farewell to Ashok Mehta
    SRK leaves after the last rites are completed.

    Coming Up: Bollywood says farewell to Ashok Mehta
  • Manisha Koirala and Arjun Rampal, both of whom considered Mr Mehta their guide, console Mr Mehta's wife, Neerja. Also in the picture, Arjun's wife Mehr. <br><br> Arjun and Manisha acted together in Mr Mehta's first film as director, <i>Moksha</i>.
    Manisha Koirala and Arjun Rampal, both of whom considered Mr Mehta their guide, console Mr Mehta's wife, Neerja. Also in the picture, Arjun's wife Mehr.

    Arjun and Manisha acted together in Mr Mehta's first film as director, Moksha.
  • In this picture, one of his closest friends and prot�g� Arjun Rampal is seen at Ashok Mehta's home.
    In this picture, one of his closest friends and protégé Arjun Rampal is seen at Ashok Mehta's home.
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  • Arjun Rampal considered Ashok Mehta his mentor and father-figure. The acclaimed cinematographer had discovered Arjun Rampal on the ramp and encouraged him to switch to acting.
    Arjun Rampal considered Ashok Mehta his mentor and father-figure. The acclaimed cinematographer had discovered Arjun Rampal on the ramp and encouraged him to switch to acting.
  • According to reports, Manisha also cancelled her birthday celebrations after hearing the news of Mr Mehta's death. Manisha was 42 on August 16.
    According to reports, Manisha also cancelled her birthday celebrations after hearing the news of Mr Mehta's death. Manisha was 42 on August 16.
  • Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, himself been unwell for some time now, attended the funeral in a wheelchair.
    Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, himself been unwell for some time now, attended the funeral in a wheelchair.
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  • After hearing the news of Mr Mehta's death, Priyanka Chopra had tweeted: "RIP Ashok mehta.. Used to fondly call him chachu.. Indias Pioneer cinematographer..Such fond memories of him. Ur legacy lives on chachu!"
    After hearing the news of Mr Mehta's death, Priyanka Chopra had tweeted: "RIP Ashok mehta.. Used to fondly call him chachu.. Indias Pioneer cinematographer..Such fond memories of him. Ur legacy lives on chachu!"
  • Priyanka Chopra greets veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who attended the funeral.
    Priyanka Chopra greets veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who attended the funeral.
  • Manisha Koirala is seen with Arjun Rampal and Ashok Mehta's family.
    Manisha Koirala is seen with Arjun Rampal and Ashok Mehta's family.
  • Choreographer and director Farah Khan offers her tribute to Ashok Mehta.
    Choreographer and director Farah Khan offers her tribute to Ashok Mehta.
  • Arjun Rampal's wife and model Mehr pays her last respects to Ashok Mehta.
    Arjun Rampal's wife and model Mehr pays her last respects to Ashok Mehta.
  • Soon after his death, Dia Mirza tweeted, "This man was a real Tiger! He would roar the word "Bachche"! Kind soul. Ace DOP. Ace Family man. Ace Friend. Ace Countryman. RIP Ashok Mehta."
    Soon after his death, Dia Mirza tweeted, "This man was a real Tiger! He would roar the word "Bachche"! Kind soul. Ace DOP. Ace Family man. Ace Friend. Ace Countryman. RIP Ashok Mehta."
  • Dia Mirza at the funeral ground.
    Dia Mirza at the funeral ground.
  • Arjun Rampal with Priyanka Chopra.
    Arjun Rampal with Priyanka Chopra.
  • Subhash Ghai, who has worked with Ashok Mehta in films like <i>Saudagar</i>, <i>Khalnayak</i> and <i>Ram Lakhan</i>, was also spotted at the funeral.
    Subhash Ghai, who has worked with Ashok Mehta in films like Saudagar, Khalnayak and Ram Lakhan, was also spotted at the funeral.
  • Subhash Ghai, Manisha Koirala and Shekhar Kapur at the funeral.
    Subhash Ghai, Manisha Koirala and Shekhar Kapur at the funeral.
  • Arjun Rampal, Manisha Koirala and Ila Arun at the funeral.
    Arjun Rampal, Manisha Koirala and Ila Arun at the funeral.
  • Actor Ranjeet at the funeral.
    Actor Ranjeet at the funeral.
  • Actor Raza Murad arrives at the funeral ground.
    Actor Raza Murad arrives at the funeral ground.
  • Actor Arshad Warsi and director Ken Ghosh were spotted together.
    Actor Arshad Warsi and director Ken Ghosh were spotted together.
  • Sanjay Kapoor arrived to pay his respects.
    Sanjay Kapoor arrived to pay his respects.
  • Actor Gulshan Grover arrived to bid farewell.
    Actor Gulshan Grover arrived to bid farewell.
  • Actor Danny Denzongpa was there too.
    Actor Danny Denzongpa was there too.
  • Producer Booney Kapoor was also spotted at the funeral.
    Producer Booney Kapoor was also spotted at the funeral.
  • Television actor Anupam Shyam Ojha, who plays 'Sajjan Singh' in <i>Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya</i>, also came to pay his respects.
    Television actor Anupam Shyam Ojha, who plays 'Sajjan Singh' in Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya, also came to pay his respects.