Superstar Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt tribute after the passing of veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, who passed away at the age of 98 in Mumbai. Writing on his blog, the actor reflected on her remarkable contribution to cinema and the personal bond their families shared over the years.
Amitabah Bachchan calls Kamini Kaushal a family friend
“And another loss. A dear family friend of the days of yore, when there was no partition. Kamini Kaushal ji, legendary artist, an icon, who contributed immensely to our Industry and who remained with us till the very last,” he wrote, calling her passing “another loss” for the film world.
Warm connection between two families
In his tribute, the ‘Sholay’ actor looked back on the long friendship between Kamini Kaushal’s family and his own mother. He recalled how their bond began in pre-partition Punjab, describing the two households as deeply connected and full of joy.“Her family and Maa ji’s families were very dear friends in erstwhile pre-partition Punjab. Kamini ji’s elder sister was a very close friend of Maaji. They were classmates, and a most joyous bunch of like-minded friends,” he shared. This connection, he suggested, made her passing feel even more personal.
A heartfelt farewell from Amitabh Bachchan
The ‘Zanjeer’ actor also expressed how much the industry and her circle of friends would miss her. In his emotional blog post, he wrote, “A most pleasant, warm, affectionate and talented artist has left us at the age of 98. An era of great remembrance gone, not just for the film fraternity, but as a member of the friends fraternity. One by one they all are leaving us. A most sad moment, filled only now with condolence and prayer.”
Kamini Kaushal’s last rites held in Mumbai
As reported by ANI, Kamini Kaushal’s last rites were held at the Worli crematorium on Saturday in the presence of close family members. Her elder son, Vidhur, performed the final rituals as per tradition.Kamini Kaushal was one of the most loved actresses of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. She worked with some of Indian cinema’s greatest names, including Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar, and legends like Raaj Kumar and Dharmendra.Her first film was the acclaimed ‘Neecha Nagar’ (1946), directed by Chetan Anand. The film won the prestigious Grand Prix at the very first Cannes Film Festival. It remains the only Indian film to receive the Palme d’Or. Her work continued across decades, and she remained active in films even in her later years. Kamini Kaushal’s last screen appearance was in Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, released in 2022. Go to Source
