New Delhi: In what has come as a shock, Tishaa Kumar, the 20-year-old daughter of T-Series co-owner Krishan Kumar, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Born on September 6, 2003, Tishaa finally let go on Thursday, 18 July 2024, in Germany—where she had flown a few days ago in hopes of advanced treatment. It is this morning on Friday, July 19, that information was confirmed by a T-Series spokesperson, bringing the music and film fraternity into a state of mourning.
Tishaa Kumar was a very private person. Despite belonging to one of the biggest family in the entertainment industry, she stayed out of the limelight. She was last seen last in year November at the premiere of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Animal”, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Bobby Deol. She was only seen in the film events which were produced by T-Series.
Her father, Krishan Kumar, was an actor and producer who was known for his role in Bewafa Sanam which came in 1995. He was an integral part of the T-Series empire, which has grown over the years into a behemoth in the Indian music and film industry. He and his cousin Bhushan Kumar has produced many blockbuster films like Ready, Airlift, Satyameva Jayate, etc. Tishaa was also the niece of Bhushan Kumar, chairman and managing director, of T-Series. The loss of Tishaa is thus personal for the Kumars, who have requested privacy during this painful moment.
Tishaa’s journey marks strength and resilience. She has been fighting cancer for the last 3 years. Facing an aggressive disease like cancer with dignity added to her bravery. She flew to Germany a few days ago to receive higher and advanced treatment. Inevitably, much to the disappointment of everyone, Tishaa’s health began deteriorating at an alarming rate.
Her death has come as a shock to the industry, and messages of condolence are pouring in from every quarter. Various stalwarts of Bollywood and the music industry have expressed condolences and offered support to the Kumar family at this hour of grief. The vacuum felt in the passing away of Tishaa is huge—actually, not only to her family but to all those personally known to her and who admired her quiet fortitude.
The Kumar family has been one of the pillars of the Indian entertainment industry since time immemorial. T-Series, started by Krishan Kumar’s elder brother Gulshan Kumar in 1983 as a small music cassette company, grew to become one of India’s biggest music labels and film production companies. In a way, their family legacy is entwined with the evolution of the Indian music scene; hence, this personal loss becomes a moment of collective mourning for the industry.
The death of Tishaa turns out to be a rude reminder of life’s unpredictability and how so many battles are fought daily behind closed doors. Maybe she wasn’t a public figure, but her struggle with cancer and her eventual passing touched so many hearts. The kind of turnout in support and condolences is a testimony to the amount of respect and regard the industry holds for the Kumars.
In the statement, the family pleaded to be given some space and privacy to grieve and come to terms with this huge loss. In essence, the statement by the T-Series spokesperson asked for similar understanding and respect during this hard time. The spokesperson thanked everybody for their condolences and support in general but insisted that the family needed space and time alone to heal.
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The industry and fans will long remember the news of her tragic demise as a quiet strength and a hunk of love Tishaa Kumar had for her family. Her so brief life stood as a shining example of courage in the face of adversity.
Tishaa Kumar’s passing at such a tender age certainly reflects just how fragile life is, with so many unseen battles that many have to go through. The thoughts and prayers of the entire industry are with the Kumar family in this time of unbearable grief. All this support shall be embedded somewhere in the heart while moving through such a deep loss.
This is in remembrance of Tishaa Kumar: an industry coming together in condolence and solidarity—respecting her life and reflecting on the vitality she lived by. May her soul rest in peace.
