Veteran Telugu actor Krishna's funeral held with state honours

November 16, 2022 19:44

The funeral of veteran Telugu film star Krishna was conducted with state honours in Hyderabad on Wednesday after several prominent personalities and a large number of fans paid their last respects.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, renowned Telugu actor N Balakrishna, BJP president in Telangana Bandi Sanjay Kumar were among those who paid homage to Krishna.

Scores of fans queued up to have a one last glimpse of their favourite actor and some of them were in tears as they arrived to pay their tributes.

The mortal remains were then taken to the 'Mahaprasthanam' crematorium at Jubilee Hills where the funeral was held.

Krishna's son Mahesh Babu is a leading actor in the Telugu film industry.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday had directed officials to conduct the last rites with state honours. -- PTI

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