Kumkum (actress)
Kumkum, (born Zaibunnisa Khan; 22 April 1934 – 28 July 2020), was an Indian actress.
Kumkum | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zaibunnisa Khan 22 April 1934 Hussainabad of Sheikhpura, Bihar, British India |
| Died | 28 July 2020 (aged 86) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1954–1973 |
| Spouse | Sajjad Akbar Khan |
| Children | Andaleeb Sajjad Khan |
She is best known for her roles in Mr. X in Bombay (1964), Mother India (1957), Son of India (1962), Kohinoor (1960), Ujala, Naya Daur, Shreeman Funtoosh, Ek Sapera Ek Lutera, Ganga Ki Laharen, Raja Aur Runk, Aankhen (1968), Lalkaar, Geet and Ek Kuwara Ek Kuwari. She paired with many film heroes of her era and was popular in roles alongside Kishore Kumar.
Kumkum also acted in Bhojpuri films, starting with Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo (1963), which was also the first ever Bhojpuri film.
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