The funeral procession of late former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi began from his home in New Delhi with sobbing family members, friends and several celebrities paying their last respects before his burial which will be held on Friday in Pataudi in Haryana.The former captain, who would forever be remembered for leading India to their maiden Test series triumph abroad, died yesterday due to a lung infection at the age of 70. His body was brought to his Vasant Vihar residence early this morning and the last rites will be performed at his native Pataudi village in Haryana.Pataudi's wife, yesteryears' Bollywood star Sharmila Tagore, his actor son Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and many other celebrities were at the Pataudi residence when his body was taken to his native village on Friday morning.Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit, and BJP leader Arun Jaitley also paid their respects to Pataudi, who led India in 40 of the 46 Test matches he played and was fondly called 'Tiger'.
News On AIR | September 23, 2011 2:00 PM
Last journey of Pataudi begins in Delhi