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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 27 ENTERTAINMENT November 21, 2025 Legendary Actress Kamini Kaushal Remembered K amini Kaushal was one of the leading actresses of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s era of Indian cin- ema, where she shared the screen with super- stars like Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar, and legends like Raaj Kumar and Dharmendra, among many others. The actress made an indelible mark in the indus- try with her very first film. Her debut, Neecha Nagar (1946), won the prestigious Grand Prix du Festival International du Film at the inaugural Cannes Film Festival and remains the only Indian film to win the Palme d’Or. It was directed by Chetan Anand and starred Uma Anand and Rafiq Anwar in the lead roles. The actress reportedly appeared in over 70 films during her illustrious career spanning more than seven decades in the film industry. She was last seen in the Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, which hit the theatres in 2022. She was remembered by many as having left an indelible mark on the silver screen, among them Am- itabh Bachchan and Shahid Kapoor. Taking to his blog, the Amitabh Bachchan expressed his grief over the passing of the actress. “And another loss. A dear family friend of the days of yore, when there was no partition. Kamini Kaushal ji, legendary artist, an icon, who contributed immensely to our Industry and who remained with us till the very last,” said Amitabh Bachchan in a blog. The actor recalled the relationship between Kamini Kaushal’s family and his mother. “Her family and Maa ji’s families were very dear friends in erstwhile pre-partition Punjab. Kamini ji’s elder sister was a very close friend of Maaji. They were classmates, and a most joyous bunch of likeminded friends,” wrote Amitabh in his blog. The actor extended his condolences to the family of Kamini Kaushal. Describing her as “A most pleasant, warm, affec- tionate and talented artist” … An era of great remem- brance gone, not just for the film fraternity, but as a member of the friends fraternity. One by one they all are leaving us. A most sad moment, filled only now with condolence and prayer.” Actor Shahid Kapoor paid a heartfelt tribute to the star remembering her as a “wonderful soul” and praising her professionalism and warmth. Shahid, who shared screen space with Kaushal in the 2019 film ‘Kabir Singh’, recalled his experience working with her as both a privilege and a pleasure. Speaking to ANI, he said, “She was such a wonder- ful soul and working with her was just a pleasure and a privilege.” Reflecting on her legacy, Shahid Kapoor added, “She brought a lot of warmth and a lot of dignity to ‘Kabir Singh’ and she will always be remembered for being a fantastic artist. When I worked with her, she was so sharp and she was so professional and she was so kind and warm. May her soul rest in peace.” Director Shoojit Sircar remembered his “forever in- spiration,” Kamini Kaushal, sharing a special memory of the veteran actress and said that Kaushal had a deep impact on him. On Saturday, November 15, Sircar posted a picture of the two on Instagram. While sharing the photo, he penned an emotional note, recalling how he once had the chance to meet Kaushal during the casting of ‘Gulabo Sitabo,’ which he described as a “beautiful memory.” In his post, he wrote, “A beautiful memory, a forever inspiration. I had the privilege of sharing a quiet mo- ment with Kamini Kaushal during the casting of “Gu- labo Sitabo”. I wish the stars had aligned so we could have created something together; her presence was graceful, warm, and elegant. Rest in peace, dear Kamini ji. You had the sweetest smile and voice.” Kamini Kaushal’s final rites were performed on Saturday, with an intimate gathering of close family members in attendance. The atmosphere at theWorli crematorium remained solemn as loved ones bid their final farewell. Her elder son, Vidhur, performed the final rites, leading the tradi- tional Hindu rituals. Prior to that, Kamini Kaushal’s mortal remains were brought to the crematorium from her residence in Mumbai. -ANI PHOTO:Source/ ANI PHOTO: Instagram/ Kareena Kapoor Khan)via ANI PHOTO: Instagram @shoojitsircar PHOTO:Action Imagesvia Reuters/Peter Cziborra Shahid Kapoor, Legendary actress Kamini Kaushal. Kamini Kaushal and Shoojit Sircar. Keerthy Suresh Becomes UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate For Child Rights N ovember 16, 2025: Indian Bollywood actor Keerthy Suresh has been appointed as the Celebrity Advocate for UNICEF India. Known for working across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema, the National Award-winning actor will further join the movement to champi- on the rights of children with UNICEF. She will not only lend her voice and influence to advance children’s and adolescents’ mental health and well- being, along with other key child rights priorities, but will also help to build greater awareness and action for every child. Keerthy, who has been recognized for her nuanced portrayal of strong women, has time and again reflected her belief in gender equality, empower- ment, and social change through films. UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey acknowledged the actor’s profound connection with audi- ences, which she believes will provide a powerful and inspiring platform to advocate for children’s rights and well- being. “As UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advo- cate, she brings passion and influence to our shared mission to reach every child, every young person – especially the most vulnerable – with the quality support and services they need to be safe, healthy and equipped to pursue their dreams,” she added, as per a press release. The ‘Baby John’ actor also opened up about her latest initiative and shared, “Children are our greatest responsibility and our greatest hope. I have always believed that nurtur- ing, loving care builds the foundation for children to develop the social and emotional skills they need to lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. I am honoured to join hands with UNICEF India to raise awareness and inspire action so that every child, regardless of background or ability, can thrive.” On the work front, Keerthy will be next seen in the upcoming Telugu film, ‘Revolver Rita’. Written and directed by JK. Chandru, the film features Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Sarathkumar, Super Subbarayan, Sunil, Ajay Ghosh, Redin Kingsley, and John Vijay among others. ‘Revolver Rita’ will hit theatres on November 28. -ANI PHOTO: Instagram @keerthysureshofficial Keerthy Suresh