The Indian film industry mourns the loss of one of its most respected veterans. Actress Kamini Kaushal passed away today at the remarkable age of 98.
A Glimpse into a Personal History
In her memoir, Kamini Kaushal offered a candid look into her life, including her past relationship with the legendary actor Dilip Kumar. She revealed that they shared a deep connection and were very happy together. According to her biography, their separation was a result of external circumstances, not a lack of feeling.
Both she and Dilip Kumar were heartbroken when they decided to part ways. She explained that she could not abruptly end things, especially with her family involved, and expressed gratitude for her husband's understanding of the complex situation.
Dilip Kumar's Echoed Sentiments
For the unversed, Dilip Kumar had also acknowledged his feelings for Kamini Kaushal in his own biography. He referred to her as his first love. Years later, he reflected on this heartbreak, stating that she was the only one with whom he achieved 'total identification'.
He famously said, "I think everybody falls in love only once." He described their time together with days of trance and nights of impatience and waiting.
A Legacy On Screen
Kamini Kaushal and Dilip Kumar created magic on screen together in several films. Their notable collaborations include 'Shaheed', 'Shabnam', and 'Nadiya Ke Paar'.
Though Dilip Kumar was famously private about his personal life, novelist Ismat Chughtai had once corroborated the depth of his feelings, stating that the late actor was deeply in love with Kamini Kaushal. Their story remains a poignant chapter in the history of Indian cinema.
