Veteran theatre and film personality Tom Alter, who lost his battle against skin cancer, was cremated in Mumbai on Saturday in the presence of his close family members and friends from the industry. As the news of Tom's demise came out, tributes from the film, theatre, television and political world started to pour in, and many called him as a generous and kind-hearted talent. The actor was battling stage four skin cancer at a Mumbai hospital, where he was admitted earlier in September.

People pay their respects during the funeral of veteran theatre and film personality Tom Alter at Worli in Mumbai on Saturday. Pics/PTI