Thursday, January 13 2005 17:21 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Mumbai: Mortal remains of veteran Bollywood actor Amrish Puri were today (Jan 13, 2005) cremated at Shivaji Park crematorium.

Prominent members of the film industry paid their last respect to the actor who passed away yesterday (Jan 12, 2005) after a brain haemorrhage.

The body was brought from Hinduja Hospital to his suburban residence this morning.

The flower-bedecked body was kept at his Juhu residence for members of the industry and his fans to pay their last respect.

The actor's son Rajiv Puri performed the last rites.

Various members of the industry, including Shahrukh Khan, Shammi Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Kajol, and Hema Malini were among those who paid tributes.

Actor Feroz Khan, A K Hangal, director Rakesh Roshan were also among those who paid their respects to the star.

From the political field, Maharashtra State PWD Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, MP Farooq Abdullah, former Minister Kripashankar Singh offered floral tribute to the screen villain.