When 90s Icon Kamini Kaushal Shocked Bollywood By Performing Dangerous Stunt In A Saree Without A Stunt Double

In the era when male actors feared to perform basic action sequences, 90s heroine Kamini Kaushal, who passed away at the age of 98 on November 14, 2025, performed a risky jump without a stunt double and that too in a saree. The decision left the entire crew in doubt, with some betting she would refuse in the end, but Kaushal had then said, "If the story needs it, I should do it."

The scene started and the crew stood silently as their eyes were only fixed on Kamini Kaushal as she prepared for the daring jump. In between tensions, Kamini remained calm and composed and when she finally took the leap, she executed it with flawless precision. Seeing her dedication and discipline towards cinema, the team was left stunned.

Saree pleats tucked, eyes sharp with focus and then her much-awaited stunt, the shot was completed, it became clear that this wasn’t just a scene done well—it was a remarkable reminder of the strength, resolve and professionalism that women in Indian cinema have always brought to the screen. One cameraman was even heard telling the director, half in disbelief, "This girl has more courage than half the heroes in Bombay."

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Kamini Kaushik was a beloved 90s Bollywood actress (Image: Instagram/@

As Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, her legacy will forever remain in the hearts of her fans. Kaushal was one of Hindi cinema’s leading heroines from 1946 to 1963, delivering some of her best performances in films like Do Bhai, Shaheed (1948), Nadiya Ke Paar, Ziddi, Shabnam, Paras, Arzoo and Godaan. After transitioning to character roles post-1963, she continued to earn acclaim, including for Shaheed (1965). She later appeared in multiple notable films with major stars, including three with Rajesh Khanna, eight with Manoj Kumar, and titles like Anhonee with Sanjeev Kumar.

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During Shooting Interval Of Masterpiece Classic Movie '#UPKAR (1967) ' , Iconic Living Legendary Filmmaker , Writer , Producer & Lead Actor Of The Film Great #MANOJ_KUMAR With Other Great Legends #PRAN , #KAMINI_KAUSHAL & #PREM_CHOPRA . pic.twitter.com/O7QzM99B0m

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She was regarded as one of the finest actresses of Hindi cinema. Her movie Necha Nagar (1946) won the 1946 Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at Cannes Film Festival. She also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 1956 for Biraj Bahu. From the 1990s onward, Kaushal appeared only occasionally in films, later featuring in major hits like Chennai Express (2013) and Kabir Singh (2019). Her role in Kabir Singh earned her a Screen Award win and a Filmfare nomination. She made her final on-screen appearance with a cameo in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022).