T-Series co-owner Krishan Kumar's 20 year old daughter dies after battling cancer

T-Series head Bhushan Kumar's cousin Tishaa Kumar has died on Thursday after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Tishaa was in her early 20s and is the daughter of former actor Krishan Kumar. A source close to Tishaa's family said that she was being treated for cancer and that she died at a hospital in Germany.

"Tishaa Kumar, daughter of Krishan Kumar, passed away yesterday after a prolonged battle with an illness," T-Series spokesperson said in a statement.

Tishaa Kumar's family has also requested privacy. “This is a difficult time for the family, and we kindly request that the family's privacy is respected," read an excerpt from the statement.

Tishaa Kumar was pictured at the premiere of Ranbir Kapoor's Animal in Mumbai last year.

Krishan Kumar featured in films like Aaja Meri Jaan, Kasam Teri Kasam, Shabnam, and Bewafa Sanam. His last on screen appearance was in the 2000 film Papa The Great.

Krishan Kumar's credits as a film producer include hits like Ready, Lucky: No Time for Love, Airlift, Satyameva Jayate, Tanhaji, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Thappad, among many others. His last project as a film producer was Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 2023 release Animal.

Tishaa Kumar's mother Tanya Singh is the daughter of composer Ajit Singh and sister of actress Nattasha Singh.