Kamini
Kaushal,
a
revered
figure
in
Indian
cinema,
passed
away
on
Thursday
night,
November
13,
at
her
Mumbai
residence.
She
was
98
years
old
and
would
have
celebrated
her
99th
birthday
in
February.
Her
illustrious
career
began
with
the
film
“Neecha
Nagar”
in
1946,
which
won
the
Palme
d’Or
at
Cannes,
marking
her
as
a
formidable
talent.
Throughout
the
1950s,
Kamini
Kaushal
was
among
the
most
sought-after
actresses
and
one
of
the
highest-paid
female
stars.
Her
career
spanned
over
seven
decades,
during
which
she
worked
alongside
iconic
actors
like
Ashok
Kumar,
Raj
Kapoor,
Dev
Anand,
Dilip
Kumar,
Raaj
Kumar,
and
Dharmendra.
Tributes
from
Bollywood
Following
her
passing,
many
Bollywood
celebrities
expressed
their
sorrow
on
social
media.
Kiara
Advani
shared
her
experience
working
with
Kamini
in
“Kabir
Singh”
(2019),
stating:
“It
was
an
honour
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.”
Shahid
Kapoor
also
paid
tribute
to
Kamini
Kaushal.
He
had
the
opportunity
to
work
with
her
in
“Kabir
Singh,”
where
she
portrayed
his
grandmother.
Shahid
wrote
a
heartfelt
message
saying:
“Rest
in
light
maam.”
Kareena
Kapoor
Khan
remembered
Kamini
by
sharing
a
poster
from
“Laal
Singh
Chaddha,”
where
Kamini
made
a
cameo
appearance.
A
Legacy
Remembered
Kamini’s
influence
extended
beyond
her
acting
prowess;
she
was
admired
for
her
grace
and
humility.
Her
contributions
to
Indian
cinema
have
left
an
indelible
impact
on
both
audiences
and
fellow
actors
alike.
Her
legacy
continues
through
her
sons
–
Shravan,
Vidur,
and
Rahul
Sood.
The
news
of
Kamini’s
passing
was
confirmed
by
Sajan
Narain,
a
close
family
friend.
He
mentioned
that
she
died
peacefully
at
home
late
Thursday
night.
The
film
industry
mourns
the
loss
of
such
a
legendary
actress
who
has
been
an
integral
part
of
its
history.
Kamini
Kaushal’s
remarkable
journey
through
Indian
cinema
will
be
cherished
forever.
Her
performances
alongside
some
of
the
biggest
names
in
the
industry
are
testament
to
her
talent
and
dedication
to
her
craft.