‘Kabhi aar, Kabhi paar’ fame Kumkum passes away

Rozana Spokesman

Entertainment, Bollywood

Kumkum, who featured in over 100 Hindi films and popular songs such as Kabhi aar, Kabhi paar and Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi', passed away.

Kumkum

Mumbai: Veteran actor Kumkum, who featured in over 100 Hindi films and popular songs such as Kabhi aar, Kabhi paar and Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi', passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

Her last rites took place at Mazgaon cemetery, she added. Kumkum hailed from Hussainabad in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.

Her most memorable film appearances include "Mr X in Bombay", "Mother India", "Kohinoor", "Ujala", and "Naya Daur".

She was discovered by actor-director Guru Dutt in the 1950s, who cast her in "Aar Paar" song for an uncredited role.