Photographs: Afsar Dayatar
With thousands of fans pouring in to pay their last respects to Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek had a tough time reaching the Pawan Hans crematorium.
Since their car got stuck in the traffic, the Bachchans stepped out and walked the last 100 meters.
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Image: Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek BachchanPhotographs: Sahil Salvi
Amitabh Bachchan worked with Rajesh Khanna in two films -- Anand and Namak Haram -- and looked quite shaken by the tragic event.
Read his moving tribute to the star here.
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Image: Fans gather for Rajesh Khanna's funeralPhotographs: Sahil Salvi
The Bachchans' decision to walk the final stretch did not seem like a good one, given the circumstances, as the crowds went beserk seeing them at such close quarters.
It led to a stampede.
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Image: Police lathi chargePhotographs: Sahil Salvi
The stampede led to a lathi charge by the police, as they tried to control the crowds. Quite a few people were injured in the bargain.
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Image: Fans gather for Rajesh Khanna's funeralPhotographs: Sahil Salvi
The rains did not hamper spirits, as thousands of people lined up for a final glimpse of the star.
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Image: Fans break the barricadesPhotographs: Sahil Salvi
The crowds even broke the barricades to get closer to the Bachchans, who were walking on the other side of the road.
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Image: Stampede ensuesPhotographs: Sahil Salvi
After the stampede, there were quite a few sandals strewn all over the road, as their owners tried to get back on their feet.
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