Satish Shah, Shishir Sharma and other TV celebs attend Rita Bhaduri's funeral; pay their last respects

Veteran actress Rita Bhaduri, 62, is no more. She breathed her last on Monday night after fighting a kidney ailment. Her funeral was attended by popular TV celebs, her family and close friends. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

The first to break the news of Rita Bhaduri's sad demise was actor Shishir Sharma. He wrote on his Facebook account, "We deeply regret to inform you that Reeta Bhaduri has departed for her journey beyond. The funeral rites will be held on 17th July, Tuesday 12 noon at the Cremation Ground, Parsi Wada Road, Parshiwada, Chakala, Andheri East. Extremely sad.. lost a wonderful human being .. a mother to many of us.. will miss u Ma..." (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Sarabhai vs Sarabhi fame Satish Shah, who has known Rita Bhaduri for years, was also present at the funeral. The actor has worked with Rita in several films and TV shows. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Neelu Kohli, who was last seen on TV in the show Naamkaran, joins Shishir Sharma. The two are seen in mourning. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Rita's dead body was brought at the cremation ground at Andheri in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon (July 17). Her niece told PTI, "She was suffering from kidney ailment and organs had become weak. She passed away due to cardiac arrest at about 1.45 am". (Photo: Yogen Shah)

Rita's family members arrived at the funeral. She was reportedly admitted in Mumbai’s Sujay hospital and was in the ICU for the past few days. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

The actress' friends and family bid an emotional farewell. Rita has worked in several TV shows, including Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, Kumkum and Amanat. (Photo: Yogen Shah)