Fans attend the last rites of ‘superstar’ Krishna in Hyderabad on Wednesday. , Photo credits: G. Ramakrishna
mortal remains of ‘Superstar’ Krishna Those who passed away here on Tuesday were cremated at Mahaprasthanam on Wednesday evening with full state honors in the presence of their family members and a select few. Krishna’s son and actor Mahesh Babu performed the rituals amid gun salutes given by the police. He was cremated at Mahaprasthanam on Wednesday evening with full state honors in the presence of his family members and a select few. Krishna’s son and actor Mahesh Babu performed the ritual amid gun salutes given by the police
Earlier, the mortal remains were taken from the Padmalaya studios as thousands of his fans and well-wishers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana arrived to pay their last respects. Thousands of people took part in the last journey, while hundreds lined up on either side of the road to have a last glimpse as the vehicle carrying his mortal remains passed by. Earlier in the morning, his mortal remains were brought to Padmalaya Studio from his residence.
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy consoling Mahesh Babu, son of cine hero Krishna, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Stars and dignitaries from the film world paid tribute. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan; BJP State President Bandi Sanjay; Evangelist KA Paul; Actors included Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Balakrishna, Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati.
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Mr. Jagan hugged Mahesh Babu and consoled other family members after paying homage to the mortal remains. TDP MLA and actor Balakrishna, who was present at the time, exchanged greetings. Those who could not attend the rites paid rich tributes to the departed soul. Many remembered that Krishna was the superstar of Telugu fans and will always be.
Krishna’s granddaughter and Mahesh Babu’s daughter Sitara wrote an emotional post on social media sharing a picture with him and remembering the moments they spent together. She said that weekend lunches would never be the same again and that she learned many valuable lessons from him. “Hope I can make you proud someday. I will miss you so much, Thatha Guru,” she wrote.
Krishna’s daughter Manjula also shared an emotional note saying that though he was a superstar to the world, he was a normal loving father at home.