Overview
- Her death was confirmed by family associate Sajan Narain, who said she died at her Mumbai home late Thursday night and would have turned 99 in February.
- The family has requested privacy and no official cause has been announced, with reports pointing to age-related health complications.
- Last rites were performed in Mumbai on Saturday, with visuals showing family present and her pet dogs at the farewell, and some reports noting few industry attendees.
- Kaushal debuted with Neecha Nagar (1946), the only Indian film to win the Palme d’Or at Cannes, and later transitioned from leading roles to acclaimed character parts.
- Her recent screen work included Kabir Singh (2019) and a final appearance in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022); she is survived by sons Shravan, Vidur and Rahul Sood.