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Tishaa Kumar, daughter of T-Series co-owner Krishan Kumar, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 20 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her funeral was held in Mumbai, attended by several Bollywood celebrities including Riteish Deshmukh, Saiee Manjrekar, and Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, who came to pay their last respects.
Funeral and Family Response
Actor-turned-producer Krishan Kumar was visibly shaken at his daughter’s funeral on Monday. Tishaa Kumar’s mother, Tanya Kumar, was also seen breaking down during the funeral rituals. Bhushan Kumar, Tishaa’s cousin and co-owner of T-Series, offered support and comfort to the grieving family.
A T-Series spokesperson requested privacy for the family during this difficult time, stating, “Tishaa Kumar, daughter of Krishan Kumar, passed away 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.”
Tishaa Kumar’s Battle with Cancer
Tishaa was diagnosed with cancer, and her family sought treatment for her in Germany. Unfortunately, she succumbed to the illness and passed away on July 18. Tishaa was known to be a private person, seldom seen in public. Her last public appearance was in November 2023, at the screening of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film “Animal,” featuring Ranbir Kapoor and produced by T-Series.
About Krishan Kumar
Krishan Kumar began his career as an actor, notably appearing in the 1995 film “Bewafa Sanam.” He later transitioned into a producer role and became co-owner of T-Series alongside his nephew Bhushan Kumar. The duo has produced several hit films, including “Ready,” “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety,” “Thappad,” and “Animal.” Following the demise of Gulshan Kumar in 1997, Krishan Kumar took over the management of T-Series until Bhushan Kumar was ready to lead the company.
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