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Amitabh Bachchan, Shahid Kapoor Lead Tributes After Kamini Kaushal Dies at 98

The pioneering actor bridged eras of Indian cinema, from Neecha Nagar to Kabir Singh.

Overview

  • Kaushal died on November 14 at her Mumbai home, with a private cremation held November 15 where her elder son Vidhur performed the last rites.
  • Amitabh Bachchan mourned her on his blog, recalling longstanding pre-Partition ties between their families and calling her a legendary artist.
  • Shahid Kapoor remembered her as a "wonderful soul," praising her warmth and professionalism from their work together on Kabir Singh.
  • Her seven-decade career began as a leading heroine and later shifted to acclaimed character roles, including repeated collaborations with Manoj Kumar.
  • She was widely regarded as India’s oldest living film actress and reached new audiences with recent appearances, notably as the grandmother in Kabir Singh.