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PIX: Aishwarya attends Ashok Mehta's Chautha

Last updated on: August 20, 2012 16:30 IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, mother Brinda Rai and Subhash Ghai
Ace cinematographer Ashok Mehta succumbed to lung cancer on August 15. He was 66.

His chautha took place at ISKON in Juhu, a western suburb of Mumbai, and quite a few Bollywood stars turned up to pay tribute.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived with her mother Brinda and brother Aditya Rai.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Aishwarya worked with Ashok Mehta in in Naresh Malhotra's film Dil Ka Rishta, alongside starred Arjun Rampal.

Ashok Mehta's wife Neerja

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Ashok Mehta's wife Neerja

Ashok Mehta's wife Neerja, prays for husband, they also lit candles and offered flowers.

Arjun Rampal, Mehr Jesia

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Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia

Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jesia were also spotted at the Chautha. Arjun had acted in Moksha, the directorial debut of Ashok Mehta.

Rishi Kapoor

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Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor also came pay to respect to the cinematographer.

Poonam Dhilon

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Poonam Dhilon

Poonam Dhilon joins in for the pray meet of Ashok Mehta.