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PIX: Anupam Kher's father's 'colourful' Chautha

Last updated on: February 14, 2012 12:11 IST

Image: Anupam Kher and Raju Kher
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Anupam Kher was on his way to Goa to attend David Dhawan's son Rohit's wedding when his younger brother Raju broke the news of their father's death to him.

The actor headed back to Mumbai immediately for the last rites.

On February 13, the family gathered with friends and well wishers to 'not mourn' the actor's father Pushkar Nath Kher, who was described as a people's person.

The mood was light and visitors turned up in colourful clothes and smiles. Many were heard praising the novel way in which the prayer ceremony was organised.

Anupam Kher tweeted, "Today is my father's Prayer ceremony. I know he wants us to celebrate life.So there will be Rock band playing in His memory at d ceremony."

The actor also tweeted that he'd worn his most colourful shirt for the occasion.

Here, he smiles as he stands next to his late father's photograph along side actor brother Raju Kher.

Anupam and Kirron Kher

Image: Reema, Raju, Dulari, Anupam and Kirron Kher
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

The actor posed for pictures with his family -- wife Kirron, mother Dulari, younger brother Raju and his wife Reema.

Jackie Shroff

Image: Jackie Shroff
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Jackie Shroff was recieved by Raju Kher as he arrived for the prayer ceremony.

Mahesh Bhatt

Image: Raju Kher and Mahesh Bhatt
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Mahesh Bhatt was in his element as he arrived and was greeted by Kher.

Anupam Kher's second Hindi film, the critically acclaimed Saaransh, was directed by Bhatt.

Farooq Abdullah

Image: Farooq Abdullah and Raju Kher
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah was among the guests.

Kher and family are Kashmiri Pandits.

Kalpana Lajmi

Image: Kalpana Lajmi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi made a rare public appearance for the occasion.

Suneil and Mana Shetty

Image: Suneil and Mana Shetty
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Actor Suneil Shetty arrives with wife Mana.

Yash and Pamela Chopra

Image: Yash and Pamela Chopra
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Producer Yash Chopra was accompanied by wife Pamela.

Anupam Kher has acted in many Yash Copra films including Darr, Chandni and more recently, Dil Bole Hadippa.

Neena Gupta

Image: Raju Kher and Neena Gupta
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Actress Neena Gupta arrives for the prayer ceremony.

Tabu and Gul Panag

Image: Tabu and Gul Panag
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Actresses Tabu and Gul Panag also turned up for the ceremony.

Tags: Gul Panag

Rishi Kapoor and Subhash Ghai

Image: Rishi Kapoor and Subhash Ghai
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Rishi Kapoor and filmmaker Subhash Ghai were spotted at the prayer ceremony.

Kabir Bedi and Jeetendra

Image: Kabir Bedi and Jeetendra
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Veteran actors Kabir Bedi and Jeetendra were among the invited guests.