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Who was Kamini Kaushal? What's Her Real Name? Lesser Known Facts About Actress

Heartbreaking news has come from the Bollywood industry again. While Dharmendra is currently ill, actress Kamini Kaushal has passed away. She was 98 years old. Kamini, who worked in many films, was last seen in the movie Laal Singh Chaddha. 

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Nov 14 2025, 03:00 PM IST
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Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal passes away
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Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal passes away

Another piece of sad news has emerged from the film industry. It's being reported that yesteryear actress Kamini Kaushal has passed away. According to reports, 98-year-old Kamini had been battling age-related illnesses for a long time.

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What was Kamini Kaushal's real name
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What was Kamini Kaushal's real name

Kamini Kaushal's real name was Uma Kashyap. She changed it before her film debut. In her seven-decade career, she worked in Hindi films and TV.

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How Kamini Kaushal got her first role
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How Kamini Kaushal got her first role

Born in Lahore, Kamini Kaushal got a BA in English Lit. In 1946, she was offered a role in Chetan Anand's film Neecha Nagar. Kamini married before her debut film was released.

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Kamini Kaushal played the lead role for 3 decades
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Kamini Kaushal played the lead role for 3 decades

Kamini Kaushal played lead roles in films between 1946 and 1963. After the 60s, she started playing character roles. Later, she took on supporting roles in movies.

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Names of Kamini Kaushal's films
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Names of Kamini Kaushal's films

Kamini Kaushal starred in films like Do Bhai (1947), Shaheed (1948), Nadiya Ke Paar (1948), Ziddi (1948), Shor (1972), Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974), and Kabir Singh (2019).

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Rejected Dilip Kumar's proposal
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Rejected Dilip Kumar's proposal

Dilip Kumar wrote in his biography that he fell for Kamini, but she rejected him. She had married her late sister's husband to care for her children.

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With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
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