Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 2, 2018)

Krishna Raj Kapoor, who passed away following a cardiac arrest, was brought to the RK cottage in Deonar, where she had lived, from the Breach Candy Hospital. The 10-12 cops posted at the gate couldn’t keep curious onlookers at bay.

Her eldest son, Randhir, was spotted at the bungalow with wife Babita, daughters Karisma and Kareena, and son-in-law Saif Ali Khan. Her youngest son, Rajiv, daughter Ritu Nanda and grandson Armaan Jain were also present, while Rishi and Neetu, along with Ranbir, had flown off to the US for treatment over the weekend.

Amitabh Bachchan, whose daughter Shweta is married to Ritu’s son Nikhil, arrived with her at around 2 pm and was seen consoling Kareena. Sharmila Tagore, Saif’s mother was accompanied by daughter Soha and son-in-law Kunal Kemmu. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir’s steady date, arrived with Brahmastra producer and director, Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji, at around 3 pm.

Among the first visitors were Anil and Sunita Kapoor, along with younger brother Sanjay. While Kajol came early, Rani Mukerji drove in a little later in the day. Jeetendra, Rakesh Roshan, Prem Chopra and Raza Murad and Sanjay, Maanayata Dutt were among the visitors too. Politician Supriya Sule turned up a little after noon.

The ambulance arrived at the the Chembur crematorium for the last rites at 5.30 pm. Rajiv, Anil Ambani and Armaan were among those who carried the body in, with Randhir, Kareena, Rima Jain and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni following.

Anil, Saif, Kunal, the Bachchans, and Ameesha Patel left their car behind to walk to the crematorium. Arjun Kapoor came in with sister Anshula. Salim Khan and Farhan Akhtar arrived soon after. The funeral ended by 6 pm. While Rahul Rawail and Siddharth Roy walked back to avoid the traffic jam. Amitabh and Abhishek could leave in their car only after the police intervened to control the crowds.