Noted Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam with his son Nevaan and other family members at the cremation ground. His mother, Shobha Nigam, died after prolonged illness. She was 63. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Actor Manoj Bajpayee at the cremation ground. Manoj, who will be seen in Satyagrah, wrote on Twitter: "Dear friend sonu nigam's mother passed away after battling with cancer.may her soul rest peace!take care of yrself sonu!" (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Manasi Joshi Roy also paid her last respects. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Sonu in tears as he reads messages on his phone. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Sonu with his sisters and wife at the cremation ground. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Yesteryear actress Sheeba looks disturbed. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Rohit Roy at the ground. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Archana Puran Singh was also there. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Udit Narayan's son Aditya. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

Singer Talat Aziz and music director Sajid at the cremation ground. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)