Kamini Kaushal and a young Dilip Kumar shared the screen in films like Shaheed (1947), Nadiya Ke Paar, Shabnam (both in 1948), and Arzoo (1950). Their on-screen chemistry was a blend of contrasts, with Dilip’s nuanced approach complementing Kamini’s natural tenor. The sparks of romance ignited between them during the filming of Shaheed.
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However, Kamini already being married (she married brother-in-law BS Sood, chief engineer at the Bombay Port Trust, after older sister Usha, died in a car accident leaving behind two daughters). Despite their deep connection, Kamini had responsibilities as a wife and a mother.
In a Filmfare interview, Kamini revealed, “We were both shattered. We were very happy with each other. Everyone falls in love… But I had taken on the girls. I wouldn’t be able to show my face to my sister. My husband, a fine human being, understood why it happened.”
Dilip Kumar, too, expressed the impact of their parting, acknowledging Kamini as his first love. The songs like “Aye dil mujhe aisi jagah” (Arzoo), “Badnaam na ho jaaye mohabbat” (Shaheed), and “Tumhare liye hue badnam” (Shabnam) featuring them continue to be popular, capturing the timeless essence of their on-screen collaboration.
