27 August,2012 08:04 AM IST | | A Correspondent
Veteran actor Avtar Kishan Hangal breathed his last early morning yesterday. The thespian suffered a hip fracture on August 14 and was admitted to the Asha Parekh Hospital in Santacruz for treatment two days later.
The final bow: Avatar Gill and other mourners accompany AK Hangal on his journey to the crematorium.
He had been in a critical condition since then. The 97-year-old finally lost his battle on Sunday. Hangal's funeral took place yesterday afternoon at Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle.
The last rites are conducted. Pics/Satyajit Desai
The former freedom fighter was one of the founders of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) and one of its most-loved members. Bollywood fans will best remember Hangal for his amazing performances in Sholay, Shaukeen, Ram Teri Ganga Maili and, more recently, Lagaan. Hangal is survived by his son Vijay.u00a0
