Actress Kriti Sanon has requested media and paparazzi to not cover Dilip Kumar's funeral as the Heropanti actress expressed her disappointment the way photographers are covering Dilip Kumar's funeral. She shared her views on how she feels it's "insensitive" to take photos and videos of someone grieving a personal loss." A humble request", wrote Kriti as she penned a moving note that read, "Is it necessary for media and paparazzi to cover someone's funeral? A funeral is a very personal affair and media should let people mourn in peace without the cameras flashing in their faces. It's disturbing to see videos of such a sensitive event with photographers talking casually in the background. I urge media to please not cover funerals and give the family and close ones their privacy. Would you like such a personal loss be flashed all over? Let's change things a bit. Let's put humanity before profession"
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray today paid his last respects to veteran actor Dilip Kumar and consoled his grieving wife, Saira Banu and the family. After receiving the news of the veteran actor's demise this morning, the Chief Minister offered his condolences and instructed the administration to conduct his funeral with state honours. The Chief Minister also paid his last respects to Dilip Kumar at his residence in Khar and was joined by Environment Minister Aditya Thackeray and Shiv Sena Secretary Milind Narvekar. Some of the prominent celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor personally visited the late actor's residence to pay last respects to the Saudagar star. The legendary star died after prolonged illness today morning at Hinduja Hospital Mumbai.