Veteran actor Kumkum, who featured in over 100 Hindi films and popular songs such as ‘Kabhi aar, Kabhi paar’ and ‘Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi', passed away today. She was 86.<br />”<br />”Her sister-in-law Shenaz informed that Kumkum, whose real name was Zaibunnissa, died at around 11.30 am at her Bandra residence due to age-related issues. She said that actor Kumkum’s last rites took place at Mazgaon cemetery.<br />”<br />”Kumkum hailed from Hussainabad in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.<br />”<br />”Her most memorable film appearances include &quot;Mr. X in Bombay&quot;, &quot;Mother India&quot;, &quot;Kohinoor&quot;, &quot;Ujala&quot;, and &quot;Naya Daur&quot;.<br />”<br />”She also starred in the first Bhojpuri film &quot;Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo&quot; in 1963.<br />”<br />”But her popularity rests mostly on the songs that were picturised on her be it &quot;Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re&quot; from &quot;Kohinoor&quot; (1960); &quot;Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar&quot; from &quot;Aar Paar&quot; (1954) or &quot;Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan&quot; from 1956's &quot;CID&quot;.<br />”<span style="color: #222222;"><br />” She was discovered by actor-director Guru Dutt in the 1950s, who cast her in &quot;Aar Paar&quot; song for an uncredited role. She later earned a small role in Dutt's &quot;Pyaasa&quot;.</span><br />