Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, one of Indian cinema’s most cherished and enduring performers, passed away on Thursday, November 14, at the age of 98.
Her funeral took place in Mumbai on Saturday, where grieving family members, well-wishers, and even her beloved pet dogs gathered to bid a final goodbye.
The visuals from outside her residence captured not just the sorrow of losing a star, but the quiet end of an era.
Kamini Kaushal’s cinematic journey began with a milestone — Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar (1946) — a film that went on to win global acclaim at Cannes.
With her natural grace, expressive depth, and an almost effortless screen presence, she became one of the most admired actresses of the 1950s.
From Nadiya Ke Paar to Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and later surprising a new generation with roles in films like Chennai Express and Laal Singh Chaddha, she remained timeless in every phase of her career.
Her work was not merely acting — it was artistry that shaped the foundation of Indian cinema.
Tributes poured in as the film industry mourned her passing. Kiara Advani, who shared screen space with her in Kabir Singh, recalled her as “a graceful soul whose humility and talent inspired generations.”
Actor Shahid Kapoor remembered her with a heartfelt message: “Rest in light, ma’am.” These sentiments echoed the respect the industry held for a woman whose career spanned nearly eight decades.
A close family associate, Sajan Narain, shared that she passed away peacefully at her Mumbai residence and would have celebrated her 99th birthday in February.
Kamini Kaushal, who worked alongside stalwarts like Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, and Raaj Kumar, leaves behind a legacy carved in golden letters.
She is survived by her sons — Shravan, Vidur, and Rahul Sood — and countless admirers who will remember her as one of Indian cinema’s gentlest yet strongest voices.
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