The last rites ceremony of Sridevi begins at Vile Parle Seva Samaj crematorium in Mumbai.

Hundreds of thousands of fans followed Sridevi on her final journey. Her mortal remains have reached Vile Parle Seva Samaj Crematorium and Hindu Cemetery for last rites.

Thousands of heartbroken fans and Bollywood actors paid their final respects to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor.

Huge crowds of mourners - some carrying roses, others holding photos of the late actress - lined Mumbai's streets to see their beloved idol embark on her last journey.

At one point police had to use batons to force back those who had not been able to get into the hall where her body was laid out, wrapped in the Indian flag.