Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/02/1927 |
| Age | 98 years (died on 13, Nov, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab Province, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Date of Death | 13/11/2025 |
Latest News about Kamini Kaushal
14/11/2025
Veteran Indian actress Kamini Kaushal passed away at the age of 98 in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. She was known for her roles in over 90 films, including 'Neecha Nagar' and 'Biraj Bahu', and had recently appeared in 'Kabir Singh' and 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Her family requested privacy during this difficult time.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Uma Kashyap |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (1.68 m or 5’ 6”) |
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| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Government College, Lahore |
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| Educational Qualification | BA (honours) in English Literature |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 24/02/1927 |
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| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab Province, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Dilip Kumar |
| Marriage Date | 1948 |
Family
| Father | Prof. Shiv Ram Kashyap |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Amar Nath Kashyap, Kedarnath Kashyap, Usha Kahyap, Pushpa Kashyap |
| Spouse | Braham S Sood |
| Children | Rahul Sood, Vidur Sood, Shravan Sood, Kumkum Somani, Kavita Sahni |
Career
| Debut | Neecha Nagar (1946) as Roopa |
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Favourites
| Actor | Ashok Kumar |
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| Actress | Shirley Temple |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kamini Kaushal is a celebrated Indian actress and film producer. | |
| 2. She rose to fame starring in iconic Hindi films like ‘Neecha Nagar’ (1946) and ‘Biraj Bahu’ (1955). | |
| 3. At the age of 7, she acted in ‘The Tragedy,’ a Hindi film directed by her brother. | |
| 4. By age 9, she was already featuring in the radio play ‘Uma’ in Lahore. | |
| 5. In her youth, she engaged in sports like swimming, cycling, horse riding, and skating. | |
| 6. During her school and college years, she showcased her talent in theater and extracurricular activities. | |
| 7. She also worked in a radio play on Akashwani during her college days. | |
| 8. Kamini Kaushal became the first Indian actress to grace the cover of Filmfare magazine on 7 March 1952. | |
| 9. She is the owner of the film production company Gudia Ghar Productions. | |
| 10. Following her elder sister's passing, she married her sister's widower, Braham S Sood. | |
| 11. Tragic rumors of her alleged affair with Dilip Kumar led to her brother's suicide. | |
| 12. She shared the screen with renowned Indian actor Manoj Kumar in about eight films. | |
| 13. In 1986, she took on the role of producer for the Hindi animation film ‘Meri Pari’. | |
| 14. She has organized events in the presence of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. | |
| 15. Kamini Kaushal was the first Indian leading actress in a film to have Lata Mangeshkar as the playback singer ('Ziddi’ - 1948). | |
| 16. Her signature style includes adorning her hair with a flower. | |
| 17. She abstained from smoking and drinking alcohol throughout her life. | |
| 18. Among her various pets were a monkey, a goat, 50 rabbits, a squirrel, and a cat named Minnie Mow. | |
| 19. In her younger days, she independently managed all household chores. |