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Kumkum

Kumkum

Actor · Died July 28, 2020, aged 86 · Bihar, India

Kumkum, born Zaibunnisa (22 April 1934 – 28 July 2020), was an Indian film actress from Hussainabad in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 23, 1934
Died
July 28, 2020 (aged 86)
From
Bihar, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 48 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 13% in 30 days

What are Kumkum's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
28%
Bonds
25%
Self
18%
Survival
16%
Power
6%
Ideas
5%
Society
4%
Romantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 1 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 0 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 0 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
6
Romantic
3
Dread
3
Tense
2
Bittersweet
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kumkum's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kumkum's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

48 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

  • Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Tara

  • Jalte Badan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Lalkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rajkumari Toshi

  • Aan Baan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Dilari

  • Ek Din Aadhi Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Usha

  • Dharti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Rosie

  • Geet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Janki

  • Ankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Kumkum

  • Haye Mera Dil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Kamla Devi / Sangeeta

  • Teri Talaash Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • So Saal Baad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Smuggler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Mohan

  • Ganga Ki Lahren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Uma Devi[

  • Mr. X in Bombay(1964)

    as Shobha Mathur

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • King Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Radhi

  • O Mother Ganga I Will Offer You a Yellow Cloth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Son of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Kamla

  • Krorepati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Meena

  • Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Sonu Mangeshkar

  • Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Geeta

  • Wild Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Char Dil Char Rahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Stella D'Souza

  • Kali Topi Lal Rumal(1959)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shararat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Ujala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Kammo

  • Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Baarish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Kamli

  • Naya Daur(1957)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Thirst(1957)

    as Juhi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Mother India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Champa Chanchal

  • Dushman(1957)

    as Gulnaar

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • C.I.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Master's Girlfriend

  • Dhola Maru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Dashera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Basant Bahar(1956)

    as Radhika

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ek-Hi-Rasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Funtoosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Mem Sahib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Kamini

  • Naya Andaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Sipahsalar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Mr. & Mrs. '55 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Preetam's Sister-in-law

  • House No. 44 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Kundan(1955)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pehli Jhalak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Dancer

  • Mirza Ghalib(1954)

    as Courtesan

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Noor Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Shehnai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 61st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 47 titles from 1947 to 1973.

Highest rated

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

  • 1957Screen debut· Mother India

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting47 of 47: 47 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score71st

By decade

1940s1 · acting1950s24 · acting1960s15 · acting1970s7 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Kumkum's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 74th percentile, the median of all 8; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

5thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th1

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 8 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Kali Topi Lal Rumal (1959)

77th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Kumkum work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kumkum's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sohrab Modi shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors