Kamini Kaushal is a veteran Indian actor and film producer, known for his roles in Hindi films ‘Neecha Nagar’ (1946) and ‘Biraj Bahu’ (1954).
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Wiki/Biography
According to some sources, Kamini Kaushal was born as Uma Kashyap on Thursday, 24 February 1927, and according to some other sources, she was born on Sunday, 16 January 1927 (age 96 years; as of 2023) in Lahore, Punjab Province, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan). According to source 1 his zodiac sign is Pisces and according to source 2 his zodiac sign is Capricorn. She did her BA in English Literature from Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. At the age of 7, she appeared in the Hindi film Tragedy, directed by her brother.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′6″
Hair color: gray
Eye color: brown
family
He belongs to a Punjabi family.
parents and siblings
His father, Professor Shiv Ram Kashyap, was a professor of botany at the University of the Punjab, Lahore. He is also considered the father of Indian botany and discovered six species of plants. When Kamin was nine years old, his father died. He has two elder brothers named Amar Nath Kashyap and Kedarnath Kashyap and two elder sisters named Usha Kahyap and Pushpa Kashyap. Amar was the Assistant Commandant of the Royal Bombay Engineer Group.
Kamin Kaushal’s parents
A picture of Kamin Kaushal with his family
husband and children
In 1948, after her elder sister Usha died in a car accident, Kamini married her brother, Braham S Sood, who worked as a chief engineer at the Bombay Port Trust. He has two daughters named Kumkum Soman and Kavita Sahni from his elder sister. Kumkum is an author and Kavita is an artist. Kamini and BS Sood have three sons named Rahul Sood (Filmmaker), Vidur Sood (Owner of VideVid Productions) and Shravan Sood (Businessman).
Old picture of Kamini Kaushal with wife and sons
Kamini Kaushal with sons Shravan, Rahul and Vidur (from left) and daughters Kumkum and Kavita (from left)
Relationships/affairs
In the 2019 book Dilip Kumar: Inspiring Generations of Incomparable Icons, it was reported that Kamini was veteran Indian actor Dilip Kumar’s first love. However, Dilip did not publicly confess his love for Kamini. Kamini’s brother opposed their relationship as Kamini was a married woman and he did not approve of her extramarital affair with Dileep. According to some sources, Kamin’s brother was so upset by their affair that he killed himself. According to reports, Dileep and Kamini ended their relationship after this shocking incident. Speaking about Kamine in an interview, Dileep said:
He (Kamini) was the only one with whom I could identify completely. I think everyone falls in love only once. “Again”—if there is an “again”—is only an imitation of brilliant flame, blinding light, days of trance, nights of impatience and waiting, and days of such happiness that you cannot believe they will last.
Kamini Kaushal with Dilip Kumar
Autograph
Kamini Kaushal’s autograph
Career
radio
At the age of 9, he started working in the radio play “Uma” in Lahore. While in college, he did a radio play for Akashvan. Indian filmmaker Chetan Anand once heard her on a radio show and offered her a role in the Hindi film Neecha Nagar (1946).
movie
In 1946, she made her acting debut with the Hindi film Neecha Nagar, in which she played the role of Roopa.
Stills of Kamini Kaushal as Rupa from Hindi movie Neecha Nagar
He played lead roles in many popular Hindi films such as ‘Nadiya Ke Paar’ (1948), ‘Ziddi’ (1948), ‘Bade Sarkar’ (1957), ‘Cailor’ (1958), ‘Night Club’ (1958) and ‘Godaan’ (1963).
Godaan (1963)
Kamini was paired with Indian actor Rajesh Khanna in three Hindi films ‘Do Raaste’ (1969), ‘Prem Nagar’ (1974) and ‘Maha Chor’ (1976).
Kamini Kaushal on the sets of Do Raaste
He has done eight films with Indian actor Manoj Kumar. Some such films are ‘Upkar’ (1967), ‘Purab Aur Paschim’ (1970), ‘Roti Kapda Aur Makaan’ (1974), ‘Sanyasi’ (1975) and ‘Santosh’ (1989).
A still from the Hindi movie Purab Aur Paschim
He has also played supporting roles in Hindi films such as ‘Chennai Express’ (2013) and ‘Kabir Singh’ (2019).
Kamini Kaushal at Chennai Express press conference
television
In 1984, Kamin starred in the British TV series “The Jewel in the Crown”, in which she played the role of Aunt Shalin. The series aired on BBC.
Kamini Kaushal as Aunt Shalini in The Jewel in the Crown
From 1989 to 1991, he hosted a children’s puppet show ‘Chand Sitare’ which was aired on Doordarshan.
Kamini Kaushal in Chand Sitare
He acted in several other Hindi television serials such as ‘Waqt Ki Raftar’ (1999; DD National) and ‘Shanno Ki Shaadi’ (2005; Star Plus).
Shano and Shaadi
other work
Kamini also worked as a story writer for the children’s magazine ‘Paraag’ where he introduced characters like Bunty, Chotabhai and Motabhai, who were loosely based on his son and his cousins. In 1986, Kaushal directed the animated film Mary Pari. She has featured in print ads for various brands such as Lux Soap and Surf.
Kamini Kaushal in Lux ad
Kamini founded the film production company Gudia Ghar Productions and produced various puppet shows under its banner. In 1953, he produced the Hindi film ‘Chalis Baba Ek Chor’. Worked as a playback singer in the Hindi film Gyaniji (1977).
ᐯildo
- 1947: Montreal Film Festival Award for her performance in the Hindi film Neecha Nagar
- 1955: Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the Hindi film Biraj Bahu
Kamini Kaushal received Filmfare Award (1955)
- 1964: BFJA Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Shahid
- 2011: Lifetime Achievement Award by Kalakar Awards
- 2013: Kalpana Chawla Excellence Award
Kamini Kaushal receives the Kalpana Chawla Excellence Award
- 2015: Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Kamini Kaushal received the Lifetime Achievement Filmfare Award
- 2015: BBC 100 Women Awards
- 2020: Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Kabir Singh
the chosen ones
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, Kamini shared that she never had time to be romantically involved as a teenager. He said that in his youth he was involved in various sports such as swimming, horse riding, cycling and skating. Even in his old age he likes to swim.
- During his studies in school and college, he participated in various theater productions. However, he was never interested in an acting career. In an interview, he said that once while participating in a theater play in college, Indian actors Ashok Kumar and Leela Chitins were invited as the main guests. She said,
We were to perform for the College War Relief Fund. Ashok Kumar and Leela Chitins were the chief guests. After the show, we went to meet him. I thought I’d have some fun. When he was standing and talking to the students, I pulled his hair from behind.”
- In 1950, after her marriage, she lived in an estate-style house called “Gateside” in Mazagaon, which was allotted to her husband.
- He is an animal lover. In his youth he had a monkey, a goat, 50 rabbits, a squirrel and several pet dogs. She also has a pet cat named Minnie Mow.
Kamini Kaushal with dog
- Kamini is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer. He trained in Bharatnatyam under his guru K. Under Mahalingam Pillai at Sri Rajarajeswari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir in Mumbai.
- Indian film director Chetan Anand gave her the name Kamini. Speaking about this in an interview, Kamin said:
The film also featured Chetan’s wife Uma Anand. My name is also Uma, he wanted another name for me. I asked her to give me a name starting with ‘K’ to match my daughters’ names Kumkum and Kavita.”
- On 7 March 1952, she became the first Indian actress to appear on the cover of Filmfare magazine.
Kamini Kaushal appeared on the cover of Filmfare magazine
- Kamini was one of the Indian actors who got the chance to organize events in the presence of former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi.
A collage of Kamini Kaushal with Indira Gandhi
- He is the first Indian hero in a leading role, voiced by legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar in the Hindi film Ziddi (1948).
- Kami’s signature style is putting a flower in her hair.
Old photo of Kamini Kaushal with flower in her hair
- In an interview, Kamini said that he never smoked or drank alcohol.
- His son once said that Kamini was one of the most down-to-earth Indian actors. As a child, she did household chores on her own, including sweeping the floor.
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