‘Mother India’ actress Kumkum dies aged 86
The veteran star had acted in more than 100 movies
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Veteran Bollywood actress Kumkum, who made her film debut in ‘Aar Paar’ (1954), died in Mumbai on July 28. She was 86.
Born Zaibunnissa, she acted in over 100 films including ‘Mother India’, ‘Kohinoor’ and ‘Aankhen’.
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The cause of her death at her Bandra residence in Mumbai is unknown. Her death was confirmed by actor Nasir Khan, the son of late actor Johnny Walker.
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