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PIX: Amitabh pays his last respects to Rajesh Khanna

With thousands of fans pouring in to pay their last respects to Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek had a tough time reaching the Pawan Hans crematorium.

Since their car got stuck in the traffic, the Bachchans stepped out and walked the last 100 meters.

PIX: Amitabh pays his last respects to Rajesh Khanna

Amitabh Bachchan worked with Rajesh Khanna in two films -- Anand and Namak Haram -- and looked quite shaken by the tragic event.

Read his moving tribute to the star here.

PIX: Amitabh pays his last respects to Rajesh Khanna

The Bachchans' decision to walk the final stretch did not seem like a good one, given the circumstances, as the crowds went beserk seeing them at such close quarters.

It led to a stampede.

PIX: Amitabh pays his last respects to Rajesh Khanna

The stampede led to a lathi charge by the police, as they tried to control the crowds. Quite a few people were injured in the bargain.

PIX: Amitabh pays his last respects to Rajesh Khanna

The rains did not hamper spirits, as thousands of people lined up for a final glimpse of the star.

PIX: Amitabh pays his last respects to Rajesh Khanna

The crowds even broke the barricades to get closer to the Bachchans, who were walking on the other side of the road.

PIX: Amitabh pays his last respects to Rajesh Khanna

After the stampede, there were quite a few sandals strewn all over the road, as their owners tried to get back on their feet.