Jayalalithaa's longtime companion Sasikala Natarajan, always her shadow, emerged into the bright lights today as she performed the last rituals for the iconic Tamil Nadu politician, watched by lakhs. The dominating presence of Sasikala, 59, in a black sari and red-rimmed eyes, symbolized, for many, the power that the former video store owner derived from her proximity to Jayalalithaa - and may continue to do so. (Video Courtesy: Thanthi TV)
