Tishaa Kumar, the 20-year-old daughter of actor-producer Krishan Kumar and T-Series co-owner, passed away on Thursday, July 18. She passed away, reportedly after a long battle with cancer. Her funeral took place in Mumbai on July 22, where several Bollywood celebrities gathered to pay their respects.
T-Series Co-Owner’s Daughter Tishaa Kumar Passes Away, Stars Pay Tribute
Among those who attended were Riteish Deshmukh, Saiee Manjrekar, Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, and others. Also present were Bhushan Kumar, Divya Khossla Kumar, and Kushalli Kumar. Sajid Khan, Farah Khan, and Javed Jaffery were seen at the ceremony as well.
Divya Khossla Shares Emotional Memories of Tishaa Kumar
Moreover, Divya Khossla, actor and wife of T-Series owner Bhushan Kumar, paid a heartfelt tribute to Tishaa Kumar in an emotional post on the same day. She shared joyful photos from a vacation with Tishaa and her mother, Tanya Singh, as well as a candid reel capturing Tishaa’s radiant smile. Alongside the pictures, Divya wrote, "Tishaa, you will always hold a place in our hearts. Gone too soon. @tanyasingghofficial, may God give you the strength to endure this immense loss."
Adding to the wave of emotional tributes, singer Tulsi Kumar, also Bhushan Kumar's sister, took to Instagram to honour cousin Tishaa’s memory. Tulsi's message reflected the family's profound grief and their wishes for Tishaa's unfulfilled future. "Our dearest Tishaa, it breaks my heart that you are gone 💔.💔 It was not your time to go, we wanted to see you grow, prosper, achieve success and see you in your wedding dress, not see you like this" Tulsi wrote. She added, "Gone too soon my little sister 🤗❤️ Love u our princess in our hearts forever 🌹"
T-Series had previously announced the death of the 20-year-old in a statement. The news was confirmed by a spokesperson on July 18, who stated, "Tishaa Kumar, daughter of Krishan Kumar, passed away yesterday after a prolonged illness. This is a difficult time for the family, and we request that their privacy be respected."
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Tishaa, born on September 6, 2003, was the daughter of Krishan Kumar and Tanya Singh. Although reports suggest that she may have been battling cancer, there has been no official confirmation regarding her diagnosis.
The Indian Express also confirmed Tishaa Kumar's passing, citing a source close to the family. According to the IE’s report, Tishaa, who was just 20, died in Germany on June 18. She had been diagnosed with cancer, and her family had taken her to Germany for treatment. The source expressed deep sorrow, stating, “It is a very sad time for the family.”
More About Tishaa Kumar
Despite her private nature and limited public appearances, Tishaa was seen attending the premiere of the film Animal in November 2023. She was accompanied by her father, Krishan Kumar, and made a brief appearance on the red carpet alongside him.
Krishan Kumar is a well-known figure in the Indian film industry, both as an actor and a producer. He gained recognition for his role in the 1995 film Bewafa Sanam. He is also a co-owner of T-Series, alongside his nephew Bhushan Kumar. Together, they have produced numerous successful films, including Lucky: No Time for Love, Ready, Darling, Airlift, and Satyamev Jayate.
In addition to these hits, the duo produced Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani. They also co-produced Animal, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandana, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
Moreover, Tanya Singh, Tishaa's mother, is the daughter of Ajit Singh, an artist known for his roles as a music composer, singer, director, and actor. Ajit Singh is particularly noted for his work in the film Purana Mandir. Tanya Singh herself was a Bollywood actor with notable roles in Aaja Meri Jaan (1993) and Dhadkan (2000).
The couple married in 2002 and welcomed Tishaa in 2003. The loss of Tishaa is a deeply sorrowful moment for the Kumar family, and they have requested privacy as they navigate through this challenging time.
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