New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood actress Kamini Kaushal, widely considered to be India’s oldest living film actress, died on November 14 at the age of 98. His demise marks the end of a remarkable era in Indian cinema.
Bollywood stars paid tribute
Many Bollywood celebrities took to social media to express their condolences.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan, who worked with Kaushal in the 2022 release Laal Singh Chaddha, shared a throwback picture of the actress from her younger days, along with red heart, rainbow and folded hands emojis.
Shahid Kapoor, Kaushal’s co-star in the blockbuster Kabir Singh, posted a collage of the actress’s youth and later years and captioned it: “Rest in light, ma’am.”
Kiara Advani, who appeared with Kaushal in Kabir Singh, shared her appreciation on social media. Posting a photo of the veteran actress at work, he wrote, “It was an honor to work with you. Your grace, humility and talent inspired generations and left an unforgettable mark on Indian cinema. Rest in peace, Kamini Kaushal ji.”
In Kabir Singh, Kaushal played the role of Kiara’s grandmother-in-law, delivering emotional scenes that were widely praised by audiences and critics.
According to IANS report, Kamini Kaushal was suffering from age-related health complicationsA family friend confirmed that her loved one preferred privacy during this difficult time, saying:
“Kamini Kaushal’s family is very low profile and needs privacy.”
Born in Lahore as the youngest of five siblings, Kamini Kaushal had an illustrious career spanning over 90 films. He made his debut with “Neecha Nagar”, which won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival.
Over the decades, he gave memorable performances in classic films like Shaheed, Nadiya Ke Paar, Shabnam, Arzoo and Biraj Bahu. Other notable films include Do Bhai, Ziddi, Paras, Sample, Jhanjar, Aabru, Bade Sarkar, Jailer, Night Club and Godaan.
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Kaushal also made his presence felt on television, notably in the Doordarshan series “Chand Sitare”. She shared the screen with some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, including Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand and Ashok Kumar, earning critical praise for her collaborations with Dilip Kumar in Nadiya Ke Paar, Shaheed, Shabnam and Arzoo.
Kamini Kaushal is survived by her three sons Shravan, Vidur and Rahul Sood. His legacy continues to inspire generations of actors and film lovers today and leaves an indelible mark on Indian cinema.