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Shukla Kumar, Bollywood Matriarch, Passes Away
8 Jan
Summary
- Shukla Kumar, wife of Rajendra Kumar, has passed away.
- A prayer meet for Shukla Kumar is scheduled for January 10.
- She was the mother of actor Kumar Gaurav.

The Hindi film fraternity is mourning the loss of Shukla Kumar, wife of the iconic Rajendra Kumar and mother of actor Kumar Gaurav. She passed away recently, with a prayer meet scheduled for January 10 to commemorate her life.
Shukla Kumar was a quiet but central figure in one of Bollywood's most respected families. Married to Rajendra Kumar, known as 'Jubilee Kumar,' she experienced firsthand the significant shifts and successes within Hindi cinema throughout her life.
Her son, Kumar Gaurav, experienced a remarkable debut with the 1981 film 'Love Story.' While he achieved significant stardom, he later opted for a less public life, maintaining a private profile away from the constant glare of the spotlight.



