Bollywood Icon Kamini Kaushal Dies at 98, Dharmendra Shares Touching Tribute

Veteran Bollywood actress Kamini Kaushal, known for her roles in classic films like Shaheed, passed away on November 11, 2025 at the age of 98. Her death was confirmed by a close family friend.

In the wake of Kaushal's passing, her former co-star Dharmendra, 89, shared a heartwarming throwback photo of the two on his Instagram. In the black-and-white image, Dharmendra is seen shaking hands with Kaushal, with the caption describing it as their "first meeting" and a "loving introduction."

While Dharmendra initially claimed Kaushal was his "first film heroine," it was later clarified that he did not actually appear in the 1948 film Shaheed, which starred Kaushal. Nonetheless, the two went on to co-star in several other movies over the years, including Aadmi Aur Insaan, Khuda Kasam, and Yakeen.

In a separate development, Dharmendra himself was recently hospitalized on October 31, 2025 after complaining of breathlessness. His condition temporarily worsened, and he was put on life support. However, Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital on November 12, 2025 and is now continuing his recovery at home, as per his family's statement.