Kumkum

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Characters played by Kumkum

Dilari — Aan Baan (1972)

Dilari is described in the plot as Raja Bahadur's lover, a prostitute whom he refuses to marry. Her brother is sent to jail by Raja Bahadur. The summary identifies her as Dulari, while the supplied character list names this role Dilari; no further actions or relationship details are given.

Shobha Mathur — Mr. X in Bombay (1964)

Shobha is the wealthy daughter of Professor Mathur. She falls in love with the poet Sudarshan but refuses his marriage proposal; afterward, she believes he has died and hears what seems to be his voice blaming her. Rajan seeks to marry her as part of his blackmail of her father, but Sudarshan returns, becomes visible again, and marries her.

Stella D'Souza — Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)

Stella D'Souza is the woman Johnny Braganza loves. Johnny's boss frames him and sends him to jail, interrupting their relationship. The plot summary identifies her as part of Johnny's romantic story, though it gives no further detail about her actions or what happens between them after his imprisonment.

Janki — Geet (1970)

Sarju's sister who travels to Delhi with him after her engagement is broken. Kamla helps arrange her marriage to a businessman named Ashok. She briefly hosts Sarju after he is sent away by Kamla, but he soon leaves to work as a laborer.

Preetam's Sister-in-law — Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955)

Preetam's sister-in-law lives in the traditional family home where he takes Anita after their marriage. She befriends Anita during her stay, and their association helps Anita see the merit in becoming a wife. The plot summary does not give her a personal name or describe her further.

Kamini — Mem Sahib (1956)

Kamini is named as Sunder's eventual partner: the story ends with the two united after the court removes the inheritance as a constraint on Meena's choice. Their pairing is presented as a victory for love's equality, though the closing celebration is marked by drinking and the humiliation of a woman's love.

Rajkumari Toshi — Lalkar (1972)

A performer who persuades her father to let her entertain the soldiers, presenting her dance as a way for her country to outshine foreign performers. Her public role conceals a dangerous allegiance: she says she is deceiving the English and intends to pass information to a Japanese general, linking her to the military threat surrounding the secret airfield.

Rosie — Dharti (1970)

Rosie is associated with Dikki and becomes part of the group supported by Bharat and his friends. After the resistance members find shelter at the bar, they take Rosie and Dikki under their wing, linking her to their effort to oppose the Diwan and save Vasantpur.

Career Overview

Kumkum has 46 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Signature works include Jalte Badan, Ek Din Aadhi Raat, Mr. X in Bombay. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
46
Birth Date
1934-04-23
Birth Place
Bihar, India

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