Actor

Kamini Kaushal

1927 – 2025

Who they are

Born: 24 February 1927, Lahore, Pakistan
Died: 14 November 2025
Known for: Neecha Nagar, Aag, Biraj Bahu

Kamini Kaushal (1927–2025) was an Indian actress born in Lahore who began in Hindi cinema in the mid-1940s. She became a leading lady of the 1940s and 1950s, then moved into mature supporting roles for decades. Her debut, Neecha Nagar, won the top prize at the first Cannes festival.

Where to start

Neecha Nagar (1946)Full guide
Her debut film; it won the Grand Prix du Festival (later Palme d'Or) at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival.
Aag (1948)Log in to add it to the library
Early starring role opposite Raj Kapoor, from his first film as director, during her peak as a leading lady.
Biraj Bahu (1954)Log in to add it to the library
Bimal Roy's drama based on a Bengali novel; her title performance won her the Filmfare Best Actress award.
Upkar (1967)Log in to add it to the library
Start of her long run as a screen mother in Manoj Kumar's patriotic hit.
Shaheed (1965)Log in to add it to the library
Patriotic drama about Bhagat Singh, in which she played his mother; typical of her mature roles.

Their films in the library

Neecha Nagar1946 · Actor

Awards

1946 Cannes Film Festival top prize (Grand Prix) for Neecha Nagar, her debut film
1955 Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Biraj Bahu

The full list · 64

1946Neecha NagarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rupa
1947Jail YatraLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1947Do BhaiLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1948AagLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Miss Nirmala
1948ShaheedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sheela
1948ZiddiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Asha
1948PugreeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Roopa
1949ShairLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bina
1949ShabnamLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1950ArzooLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1953ShahenshahLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1954Biraj BahuLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Biraj Chakravorty
1957Bada BhaiLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1957Bade SarkarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rashmi
1958JailorLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1958Night ClubLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bindu
1959Bank ManagerLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1963GodaanLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1965Bheegi RaatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pushpa
1965ShaheedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Kishan Singh (Bhagat Singh's Mother)
1967UpkarLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1968Aanchal Ke PhoolLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Maya
1969YakeenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rita's Mother
1969Do RaasteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Madhvi Gupta
1969WarisLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rukmani
1969Ek Shriman Ek ShrimatiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rama
1969BetiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Verma
1969Meri BhabhiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Shanti
1969VishwasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Neena R. Kapoor
1970Purab Aur PachhimLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bharat's mom
1970Heer RaanjhaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1970Ishq Par Zor NahinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Uma Devi
1970DhartiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bharat's mom
1971UphaarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anoop's mother
1971Scattered PearlsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Leela's mother
1972ShorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Shankar's Mom
1972Haar JeetLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1973Jaise Ko TaisaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vijay's mother
1973AnhoneeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Rai Bahadur Singh
1974Roti Kapada Aur MakaanLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1974Prem NagarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rani Maa
1975SanyasiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Champa's Mother
1975QaidLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Saxena (Jai's mom)
1975Do JhootLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lalita and Usha
1976Nehle Pe DehlaLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1976Dus NumbriLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Radha
1976Maha ChorLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1976KabeelaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Champakali
1977Chandi SonaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Maya
1978Heeralaal PannalaalLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1978AahutiLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1978Rahu KetuLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chandramukhi R. Nath
1979AhinsaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Parvaati
1982PyaasLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1989SantoshLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Shanti
1991DeshwasiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Singh
1992HumshakalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sunil's mother
1993GumrahLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sharda's Mother
2000Har Dil Jo Pyar KaregaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Biji
2003Chori ChoriLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Beeji
2003HawayeinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sarabjeet's Grandma
2007Laaga Chunari Mein DaagLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rohan and Vivaan's grandmother
2013Chennai ExpressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rahul's grandmother
2022Laal Singh ChaddhaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Old lady on train

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.