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The last rites of filmmaker Yash Chopra took place at the Pawan Hans crematorium, Juhu, in suburban Mumbai at 3 pm on Monday, October 22.
Several film personalities turned up to pay their last respects to the legend, who succumbed to an attack of dengue on Sunday evening.
Preity Zinta, who worked with Chopra in Veer-Zaara, seemed visibly upset when she arrived at the crematorium.
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Deepika Padukone, who worked with Chopra in Bachna Ae Haseeno and Lafangey Parinde, wore his favourite colour, white.
Aamir Khan, who has left for Haj with his mother, could not attend Chopra's funeral. But his wife Kiran Rao was present.
She was accompanied by Talaash producer Ritesh Sidhwani, Siddharth Roy Kapur (CEO of UTV Motion Pictures) and Raveena Tandon's husband Anil Thadani.
Producer Bharat Shah and director Satish Kaushik were also spotted.
Directors Rohit Shetty and Homi Adajania.
Prateik was seen exchanging a few words with a guest.
Heavy police security was made outside the crematorium to contain the crowds and ensure smooth proceedings.