Cinema legend Manoj Kumar laid to rest with state honours

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, fondly remembered as 'Bharat Kumar' for his iconic roles in patriotic films like 'Upkar' and 'Kranti,' was cremated with full state honours and a three-gun salute in Mumbai. The legendary actor passed away on Friday at the age of 87 due to age-related ailments. His final rites began around 11:30 am, with many film personalities in attendance. Here are some pictures from his funeral ceremony.

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai.

An ambulance carrying the mortal remains of Kumar, decorated in tri-color flowers, left the actor's residence at about 10:30 am for the funeral, held at Pawan Hans crematorium in suburban Juhu.

The last rites started at about 11:30 am, and his sons lit the funeral pyre of the actor-filmmaker.

He was cremated with full state honours, including a ceremonial three-gun salute.

Police personnel pay tribute to veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar during his last rites.

Bollywood actors Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan attended the funeral and paid their last respects.

Among the prominent names present at Manoj Kumar's funeral was Salim Khan.

Amitabh Bachchan and Salim Khan greet each other at Manoj Kumar's funeral.

Amitabh Bachchan offered his condolences to Manoj Kumar’s sons during the funeral.