Veteran actress Kumkum who was part of Bollywood classics ‘Mother India’ and ‘Naya Daur died at the age of 86. She also acted in a few Bhojpuri films Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari and Chadhaibo. Naved Jafri took to Twitter to mourn the loss of the actress and 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, innalillahe wa innailaihe raajeoon. Rest in peace kunkum aunty"
Born to Nawab of Hussainabad, Kumkum belonged to a highly reputed family. She was discovered by Guru Gutt when she featured in a song Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar Laaga Teere Nazar from the film Aar Paar in 1954. Johnny Walker’s son Nasirr Khan also offered his condolences to the family on their loss. Born Zaibunnissa, Kumkum starred in hit films in the 50s and the 60s. A trained dancer she showed her dancing skills in songs namely 'Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re', 'Haye Jaadugar Qaatil, and Haazir Hai Mera Dil'.