Aishwarya Rai's Father's Funeral: Shah Rukh, Amitabh Bachchan Pay Last Respects
Updated: March 19, 2017 10:10 IST
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father Krishnaraj Rai died on Saturday in Mumbai hospital after several days of illness. Mr Rai's funeral was held on Saturday night, where the Bachchan family, actor Shah Rukh Khan, businessman Anil Ambani and others offered prayers.
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father Krishnaraj Rai died on Saturday in Mumbai hospital after several days of illness. Mr Rai's funeral was held on Saturday night, where the Bachchan family, actor Shah Rukh Khan, businessman Anil Ambani and others offered prayers.
Krishnaraj Rai was admitted to Lilavati Hospital last month. He was reportedly in the Intensive Care Unit. News agency IANS reported that Mr Rai had a lymphoma and he passed away at around 4 pm on Saturday.
Aishwarya Rai and her actor husband Abhishek Bachchan photographed on their way to the funeral.
The Rai family originally belongs to Mangalore but are settled in Mumbai. Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan in April 2007. They have a five-year-old daughter Aaradhya.
Shah Rukh Khan came to meet Aishwarya and her family.
SRK and Aishwarya have co-starred in films like Devdas and Josh.
Actor Amitabh Bachchan arrived to pay his respects.
Mr Bachchan was a regular visitor at the hospital, where Krishnaraj Rai was admitted.
Aishwarya's brother Aditya Rai photographed during the funeral. He is merchant navy.
Businessman Anil Ambani also visited the family.
Actor Kunal Kapoor and his wife Naina Bachchan, who is Amitabh Bachchan's niece were the early visitors.
Actress Sonali Bendre, who is close to the Bachchan family, also attended the funeral.
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker came with his wife Sunita.
Director Punit Malhotra and fashion designer Manish Malhotra at the funeral.
Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor also came to offer prayers.