<p>Yesteryear's Bollywood actress Kumkum, who featured in classic Hindi movies such as 'CID', 'Mr X in Bombay' and 'Mother India', passed away on Tuesday in Mumbai. She was 86.<br />
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Kumkum, whose real name was Zaibunnissa, died at around 11.30 am at her Bandra residence due to age-related issues, her sister-in-law Shenaz told&nbsp; a news agency.<br />
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"Her last rites took place at Mazgaon cemetery," Shenaz added.<br />
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Mourning Kumkum's death, singing legend Lata Mangeshkar tweeted, "I just got to know about the passing away of popular actor Kumkum. I'm really sad. May her soul rest in peace."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Mujhe abhi pata chala ki jaani maani abhinetri Kumkum ji ka dehaant hua. Mujhe ye sunke bahut dukh hua.Allah unko jannat naseeb karein.</p>
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) <a href="https://twitter.com/mangeshkarlata/status/1288062325576970241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Jaaved Jaffery and producer Naved Jafri, whose father veteran actor Jagdeep had featured in the "Kabhi Aar, Kabhi Paar" song with Kumkum, paid tributes to her on Twitter.</p>

<p>Jagdeep also died earlier this month.<br />
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Jaaved said Kumkum was a "close family friend" through his father.<br />
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"Another veteran passes on... Debuting in 'Aar Paar' with the title song picturised on her, she went on to star in many films and breathed her last today. Inna lillaahe wa inna elaihe raaje'oon," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another veteran passes on.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KumKum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KumKum</a> aunty was not just an actor but also a very close family friend through my father. Debuting in AarPaar with the title song picturised on her,she went on to star in many films and breathed her last today. Inna lillaahe wa inna elaihe raaje’oon</p>
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaavedjaaferi/status/1288073965454401536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Kumkum hailed from Hussainabad in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.<br />
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She also appeared in films like 'Kohinoor', 'Ujala', 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere' and 'Naya Daur'.<br />
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Kumkum also starred in the first Bhojpuri film 'Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo' in 1963.<br />
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She was discovered by actor-director Guru Dutt in the 1950s, who cast her in 'Aar Paar' song for an uncredited role. She later earned a small role in Dutt's 'Pyaasa' and 'Mr &amp; Mrs 55'.<br />
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Kumkum was one of those rare female stars of the classic era who did not shy away from playing supporting parts.<br />
Even though she had hits like 'Mr X in Bombay' and 'Shreeman Funtoosh' as the leading lady, she went on to feature in small but pivotal roles in other hits like 'Mother India'.<br />
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She also remembered for featuring in songs like 'Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re' from 'Kohinoor' (1960); 'Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar' from 'Aar Paar' (1954), 'Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan' from 1956's 'CID' or 'Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jaali Ka' from 'Naya Daur' in 1957.<br />
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Her pairing with the multihyphenate Kishore Kumar in songs like 'Khoobsurat Haseena' from 'Mr X in Bombay'; 'Ijazat Ho Toh' from 'Haaye Mera Dil', 'Sultana Sultana' from 'Shreeman Funtoosh', and 'Machalti Hui" from "Ganga Ki Lahren" remain popular till date.<br />
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She also played sister to Bollywood superstar Dharmendra in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ankhen' in 1968, and later went on to be paired opposite him as a lead in Sagar's 'Lalkar' (1972) and 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere' in 1960.<br />
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Kumkum starred opposite Vinod Khanna in 'Dhamkee'. The duet song 'Chand Kya Hai Roop Ka Darpan' picturised on the two leads became popular.<br />
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She was paired opposite Pran in the hit comedy 'Ek Kuwara Ek Kuwari', directed by Prakash Mehra. After her marriage to Sajjad Akbar Khan, Kumkum left the industry.</p>


Yesteryear's Bollywood actress Kumkum, who featured in classic Hindi movies such as 'CID', 'Mr X in Bombay' and 'Mother India', passed away on Tuesday in Mumbai.

Yesteryear's Bollywood actress Kumkum, who featured in classic Hindi movies such as 'CID', 'Mr X in Bombay' and 'Mother India', passed away on Tuesday in Mumbai. She was 86. Kumkum, whose real name was Zaibunnissa, died at around 11.30 am at her Bandra residence due to age-related issues, her sister-in-law Shenaz told a news agency. "Her last rites took place at Mazgaon cemetery," Shenaz added. Mourning Kumkum's death, singing legend Lata Mangeshkar tweeted, "I just got to know about the passing away of popular actor Kumkum. I'm really sad. May her soul rest in peace." Mujhe abhi pata chala ki jaani maani abhinetri Kumkum ji ka dehaant hua. Mujhe ye sunke bahut dukh hua.Allah unko jannat naseeb karein. — Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 28, 2020 × Actor Jaaved Jaffery and producer Naved Jafri, whose father veteran actor Jagdeep had featured in the "Kabhi Aar, Kabhi Paar" song with Kumkum, paid tributes to her on Twitter. Jagdeep also died earlier this month. Jaaved said Kumkum was a "close family friend" through his father. "Another veteran passes on... Debuting in 'Aar Paar' with the title song picturised on her, she went on to star in many films and breathed her last today. Inna lillaahe wa inna elaihe raaje'oon," he tweeted. Another veteran passes on.. #KumKum aunty was not just an actor but also a very close family friend through my father. Debuting in AarPaar with the title song picturised on her,she went on to star in many films and breathed her last today. Inna lillaahe wa inna elaihe raaje’oon — Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) July 28, 2020 × Kumkum hailed from Hussainabad in Sheikhpura district, Bihar. She also appeared in films like 'Kohinoor', 'Ujala', 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere' and 'Naya Daur'. Kumkum also starred in the first Bhojpuri film 'Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo' in 1963. She was discovered by actor-director Guru Dutt in the 1950s, who cast her in 'Aar Paar' song for an uncredited role. She later earned a small role in Dutt's 'Pyaasa' and 'Mr & Mrs 55'. Kumkum was one of those rare female stars of the classic era who did not shy away from playing supporting parts. Even though she had hits like 'Mr X in Bombay' and 'Shreeman Funtoosh' as the leading lady, she went on to feature in small but pivotal roles in other hits like 'Mother India'. She also remembered for featuring in songs like 'Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re' from 'Kohinoor' (1960); 'Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar' from 'Aar Paar' (1954), 'Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan' from 1956's 'CID' or 'Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jaali Ka' from 'Naya Daur' in 1957. Her pairing with the multihyphenate Kishore Kumar in songs like 'Khoobsurat Haseena' from 'Mr X in Bombay'; 'Ijazat Ho Toh' from 'Haaye Mera Dil', 'Sultana Sultana' from 'Shreeman Funtoosh', and 'Machalti Hui" from "Ganga Ki Lahren" remain popular till date. She also played sister to Bollywood superstar Dharmendra in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ankhen' in 1968, and later went on to be paired opposite him as a lead in Sagar's 'Lalkar' (1972) and 'Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere' in 1960. Kumkum starred opposite Vinod Khanna in 'Dhamkee'. The duet song 'Chand Kya Hai Roop Ka Darpan' picturised on the two leads became popular. She was paired opposite Pran in the hit comedy 'Ek Kuwara Ek Kuwari', directed by Prakash Mehra. After her marriage to Sajjad Akbar Khan, Kumkum left the industry.

Veteran actress Kumkum, who starred in 'Mother India', dies at 86

<p>As Holi arrives, we hear the verse &ldquo;Bura na mano, Holi hai!&rsquo; quite often.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Perhaps, there are people who get irritated, agitated and easily offended when someone sprays colours on them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Personally speaking, it&rsquo;s an all-time fun to watch colourful streets, trays full of sweets, pyramids of boys trying to break the pot full of buttermilk, the splash and sprinkles of coloured water on the pure white tee, making it the most flamboyant attire I could possibly have. In a snap, the daily busy casual surrounding turns into a radiant canvas of colours. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>If we keep aside all the mythological and religious slants of celebrating this day, then Holi is prominently associated with colours and, so, rightly called the festival of colours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the core essence of this frolic festive day seems to be lost somewhere between partying on Honey Singh&rsquo;s rap songs and smearing colours onto someone as if they were the missed out targets from long that you finally get your hand on this day. We find wild hordes of youngsters wandering around the streets screaming and chasing. And once the target is in hand, the street fight begins.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>What bothers me is the irony that Holi, the festival for celebrating nature and its colours in all its hues, does not look colourful and mollifying anymore. Rather, today it is celebrated largely with water-based commercial pigments, leaving behind the dark stains of prickly magenta or green colour on our face and entire body.&nbsp;<br />
The unnatural toxic chemicals, which we proudly say as &lsquo;Pakka Rang&rsquo; (synthetic Holi colours) and fashion of using grease not only harms the body or ecology but also exterminates the core principle of celebrating Holi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One must question that why Holi is celebrated particularly at this point of the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, it is that time of the year when we bid a sweet farewell to winters and blissfully welcome the spring. With a change in weather comes the viral fever and cold. But to the human relief, it brings along an abundance of fruits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now if knitting the threads together, along with religious reasons, Holi holds the significance of celebrating and using seasonal fruits as a medicinal option to keep away contagious virus. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Making colours from the extracts of natural herbs, and throwing them on each other is actually a playful medical practice, which needs to be retained and revived today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dried Palash and Hibiscus flowers, powdered fragrant sandalwood are the typical source of vibrant red and orange colours. And if mixed with a pinch of Haldi (turmeric) creates a dazzling saffron colour, which if mixed in water sweeps the soothing odour all around. While winter is turning its back, it leaves with us the dried leaves Mehendi and Gulmohur Tree, offering the source of green colour. &nbsp;Indigo plant, blended with the paste of Indian blueberries and blue hibiscus, are the traditional sources for the blue pigment that adds a tint of contrast to the already coloured face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We love the perception of long-lasting stains of colours and enjoy the most when it comes to pushing friends in the tub full of coloured water. It somewhat shows the strong bond amongst the near and dear ones. It is just as if the nostalgia for belongingness rolls over. I guess this is why we say &lsquo;daag ache hai&rsquo; (stains are good).&nbsp;</p>

<p>So, to retain and keep alive the bond shared, why not add Turmeric or Kumkum in a tub along with freshly scented petals of Marigold and Rose. This makes the Holi wet, colourful, long-lasting. Moreover, one won&rsquo;t have to repeatedly say &lsquo;Bura na mano, Holi hai!&rsquo; while smearing colours to others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Enjoying the colours and aroma of fresh flowers and herbs, and simultaneously attaining the medicinal benefits from nature, well what more our mother earth can offer. In return, if not much, than at least we can thank the nature by celebrating its precious gifts and making the Holi festival as colourful as possible.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


Use of synthetic colours leave behind green and pink stains, and don’t even make Holi look colourful. We should relearn to use sources of natural colour.

As Holi arrives, we hear the verse “Bura na mano, Holi hai!’ quite often. Perhaps, there are people who get irritated, agitated and easily offended when someone sprays colours on them. Personally speaking, it’s an all-time fun to watch colourful streets, trays full of sweets, pyramids of boys trying to break the pot full of buttermilk, the splash and sprinkles of coloured water on the pure white tee, making it the most flamboyant attire I could possibly have. In a snap, the daily busy casual surrounding turns into a radiant canvas of colours. If we keep aside all the mythological and religious slants of celebrating this day, then Holi is prominently associated with colours and, so, rightly called the festival of colours. However, the core essence of this frolic festive day seems to be lost somewhere between partying on Honey Singh’s rap songs and smearing colours onto someone as if they were the missed out targets from long that you finally get your hand on this day. We find wild hordes of youngsters wandering around the streets screaming and chasing. And once the target is in hand, the street fight begins. Holi, the frolic festival for youngsters. (Others) × What bothers me is the irony that Holi, the festival for celebrating nature and its colours in all its hues, does not look colourful and mollifying anymore. Rather, today it is celebrated largely with water-based commercial pigments, leaving behind the dark stains of prickly magenta or green colour on our face and entire body. The unnatural toxic chemicals, which we proudly say as ‘Pakka Rang’ (synthetic Holi colours) and fashion of using grease not only harms the body or ecology but also exterminates the core principle of celebrating Holi. One must question that why Holi is celebrated particularly at this point of the year. Well, it is that time of the year when we bid a sweet farewell to winters and blissfully welcome the spring. With a change in weather comes the viral fever and cold. But to the human relief, it brings along an abundance of fruits. Now if knitting the threads together, along with religious reasons, Holi holds the significance of celebrating and using seasonal fruits as a medicinal option to keep away contagious virus. Making colours from the extracts of natural herbs, and throwing them on each other is actually a playful medical practice, which needs to be retained and revived today. Playing Holi with the extracts of Sandalwood, dried Mehendi, Palash, and Indigo (Others) × Dried Palash and Hibiscus flowers, powdered fragrant sandalwood are the typical source of vibrant red and orange colours. And if mixed with a pinch of Haldi (turmeric) creates a dazzling saffron colour, which if mixed in water sweeps the soothing odour all around. While winter is turning its back, it leaves with us the dried leaves Mehendi and Gulmohur Tree, offering the source of green colour. Indigo plant, blended with the paste of Indian blueberries and blue hibiscus, are the traditional sources for the blue pigment that adds a tint of contrast to the already coloured face. We love the perception of long-lasting stains of colours and enjoy the most when it comes to pushing friends in the tub full of coloured water. It somewhat shows the strong bond amongst the near and dear ones. It is just as if the nostalgia for belongingness rolls over. I guess this is why we say ‘daag ache hai’ (stains are good). So, to retain and keep alive the bond shared, why not add Turmeric or Kumkum in a tub along with freshly scented petals of Marigold and Rose. This makes the Holi wet, colourful, long-lasting. Moreover, one won’t have to repeatedly say ‘Bura na mano, Holi hai!’ while smearing colours to others. Enjoying the colours and aroma of fresh flowers and herbs, and simultaneously attaining the medicinal benefits from nature, well what more our mother earth can offer. In return, if not much, than at least we can thank the nature by celebrating its precious gifts and making the Holi festival as colourful as possible. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Relearn to be colourful this Holi!

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