Veteran Bollywood actor Kumkum, who featured in over 100 films and popular songs such as "Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar" and "Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi", passed away on Tuesday at her residence in Bandra, Mumbai. She was 86. Naved Jafri shared the news on Twitter. He tweeted, "We have lost another gem. I have known her since I was a kid and she was family, a superb artist and a fantastic human being." Kumkum was best known for her roles in movies like Mr. X in Bombay, Mother India, Son Of India, Kohinoor, Ujala, Naya Daur, Shreeman Funtoosh, Ek Sapera Ek Lutera, Ganga Ki Laharen, Raja Aur Runk, Aankhen, Lalkaar, Geet and Ek Kuwara Ek Kuwari. She also starred in the first Bhojpuri film Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo in 1963. View this post on Instagram yesteryear's film actress KUMKUM aunty, passed away, she was 86. she did so many films; songs & dances where picturized on her. did so many movies opposite dad #johnnywalker 2 most famous 1's being #pyaasa & #cid she was the female in the immortal "ye hai bombay mer jaan" song with him. may Allah grant her Jannah. deepest condolences to the family. another gem gone. #ripkumkum Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Lillahi Raji'oun A post shared by Nasirr Khan (@khanasirr) on Jul 28, 2020 at 1:10am PDT Kumkum appeared in popular songs like "Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar" in Guru Dutt's film Aar Paar. This is said to be her first Hindi film appearance. She was also seen in the song "Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan" in Guru Dutt's CID. "Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re" is another popular song that featured Kumkum as the dancing talent. The actor's last rites took place at Mazgaon cemetery. (With inputs from PTI)
