Veteran actress Kumkum, who acted in Mother India passes away at 86

Veteran actress Kumkum, who appeared in films like Mother India, Kohinoor, Ujala, Ek Sapera Ek Lootera, and Naya Daur, among others, died at the age of 86 on Tuesday. Her death was confirmed by Johnny Walker's son, actor Nasirr Khan on Twitter. The cause of her death is yet to be known.

Sharing two throwback pictures of Kumkum, Nasirr Khan wrote, "Yesteryear's film actress KUMKUM



aunty, passed away, she was 86. she did so many films; songs & dances where picturized on her. did so many movies opposite dad #johnnywalker (sic)."

In another tweet, he wrote, "2 most famous 1's being #pyaasa & #cid she was the female in the immortal "ye hai bombay mer jaan" song with him. may Allah grant her Jannah. deepest condolences to the family. another gem gone (sic)."