Updated 22 July 2024 at 13:19 IST
Tishaa Kumar, 20, daughter of actor and film producer Krishan Kumar and cousin of T-Series honcho Bhushan Kumar, died on July 18 after losing her battle with cancer. Tishaa was based out of Germany and was undergoing treatment for her illness there. Although she maintained a low profile, she was often snapped at the screenings of movies produced by T-Series.
Tishaa's final rites is currently being held today, with family including Bhushan Kumar, Tulsi Kumar, Khushali Kumar and Divya Khosla arriving to pay their last respects to the departed soul.
Apart from the family, celebs such as Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Saiee Manjrekar were also snapped arriving.
Reportedly, Tishaa was born on September 6, 2003. Her father is yesteryear actor and producer Krishan Kumar and her mother is Tanya Singh, daughter of music composer Ajit Singh. "Tishaa Kumar, daughter of Krishan Kumar, passed away yesterday after a prolonged battle with an illness. This is a difficult time for the family, and we kindly request that the family’s privacy is respected," the official statement read. Social media was soon flooded with condolences and messages expressing support for the Kumar family.
Tishaa's most recent public appearance was in November 2023, when she, along with her father, attended the premiere of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Triptii Dimri and Bobby Deol.
Published 22 July 2024 at 13:19 IST