Shobha Nigam was suffering from cancer. Sonu performed her last nights at the Vile Parle crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on March 1.

Bollywood celebrities including Manoj Bajpayee, Sajid-Wajid, Talat Aziz, Jatin Pandit and Bhushan Kumar were present at the ceremony.

"Dear friend Sonu Nigam's mother passed away after battling with cancer. May her soul rest peace! Take care of yourself Sonu," tweeted Manoj after the cremation.

In pictures: Sonu Nigam at his mother's cremation

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