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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan attended the funeral of Kumod Raney, a close family friend, in Mumbai on Tuesday, June 9. Videos from the ceremony quickly
went viral, showing a visibly emotional Salman struggling to hold back his tears. This painful loss comes just weeks after he mourned another close friend, making it a very difficult time for the actor and his family.
Salman Khan And Family At Kumod Raney Funeral
Kumod Raney was a well-known entrepreneur and the founder of Reign Beauty Bar in Dubai. She shared a warm bond with the Khan family that spanned several decades.
Salman reached the funeral venue with his security team and close associates. The Khan family came together to give Kumod Raney a loving farewell. Sohail Khan, veteran actress Helen, and sister Arpita Khan Sharma were among those who came to pay their final respects.
This loss is especially hard for Salman as it follows another recent tragedy. Just last month, he mourned the death of his longtime close friend Sushil Kumar, who passed away at only 42 years of age.
Salman Khan Upcoming Movies
Salman Khan's next release is Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace, a war drama directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Chitrangada Singh plays a key role in the film alongside Salman.
The film was originally set to release in April but got postponed. A new release date has not been announced yet. Fans are eagerly waiting for the makers to confirm when the film will finally hit theatres.
On the other hand, Salman has already begun shooting for his next big project, tentatively titled SVC63. The film went on floors on April 18, 2026, with a grand mahurat ceremony. It stars Nayanthara as the female lead and is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film is a massive pan-India project and is targeted for an Eid 2027 release.
