Yesteryear actor Kumkum, known for roles in ‘Naya Daur’ & ‘Mother India’, passes away at 86
- Veteran Bollywood actor Kumkum, who appeared in films like Mother India, and Naya Daur has passed away. She was 86.
- Kumkum’s real name was Zaibunnissa.
- She has featured in over 100 Hindi films like Mother India, Kohinoor, Ek Sapera Ek Lootera, Naya Daur, Ujala, Raja Aur Runk, Lalkar, Aankhen, Geet, among others.
- She also starred in the first Bhojpuri film “”Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo” in 1963.
- Some of the popular songs featuring Kumkum includes “Kabhi aar, Kabhi paar” and “Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi’.