Behind the superstar persona, Salman Khan has always worn his heart on his sleeve — and on June 9, 2026, Mumbai saw that side of him once again.
Salman Khan was visibly emotional at Kumud Raney’s funeral as he paid his last respects to the close family friend. Videos and photographs from the final rites showed him struggling to hold back tears throughout the ceremony. Dressed simply in a grey T-shirt and jeans, Salman arrived with security personnel and close associates — but the cameras captured not a superstar, but a grieving friend.
The funeral drew Salma Khan, Helen, Sohail Khan, and Arpita Khan Sharma, turning the final rites into a family gathering as much as a private goodbye. Also present were Nirvaan Khan and Arhaan Khan, a reflection of just how deeply the Raney family was woven into the Khan household’s personal circle.
Who Was Kumud Raney?
Kumud Raney was a respected entrepreneur and the founder of Reign Beauty Bar in Dubai. She had earned several recognitions for her contributions to the beauty and wellness industry. Beyond her professional accomplishments, it was her personal relationships that defined her legacy most deeply — she shared a close and enduring friendship with the Khan family, built on mutual respect, affection, and unwavering support.
Kumud had turned 60 just months earlier, in February 2026, and Salman had attended her milestone birthday celebration. A clip from that evening showed the two sharing a warm hug right after she cut her cake — a memory that now feels all the more poignant.
This farewell comes during a particularly painful chapter for Salman. Just weeks earlier, he had said goodbye to another close friend, Sushil Kumar, who passed away at 42. In a heartfelt post, Salman called Sushil a brother who had been part of his life for over four decades, reflecting on how good people often leave too soon.
Through it all, Salman has shown that grief, when genuine, needs no script. Some moments are simply human.
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