After the tragic loss of our legendary musical maestro Asha Bhosle ji, the another well-known name of the music industry Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar passed away on April 18, 2026, in Delhi at the age of 70.
Though he stayed away from the limelight, his contribution to artists behind the scenes earned him deep respect.
Singer Mika Singh shared an emotional tribute.
Darshan Kumar passes away at 70
Darshan Kumar breathed his last in Delhi. He was known for supporting talent without seeking public recognition.
Mika Singh shares heartfelt tribute
Singer Mika Singh took to Instagram to express his grief and respect.He wrote, “Just heard the heartbreaking news that Darshan Kumar ji, the owner of T-Series, has left us with his beautiful memories.
He was truly a great man and always so helpful. He launched and supported so many singers and gave opportunities to countless talents. May Mata Rani bless his soul and give him eternal peace. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.”The post quickly gained traction, with fans and industry members sharing condolences. Comments included messages like “heartfelt condolences”, “heart condolences. He really helped a lot of artists”, and “Rip to the legend”.
A quiet force behind many artists
Darshan Kumar preferred to remain behind the scenes, but his impact was widely acknowledged within industry circles. He played a significant role in helping emerging singers and guiding them toward opportunities.
The legacy of Gulshan Kumar
In 1983, Gulshan Kumar founded Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, later known as T-Series. Gulshan Kumar’s life ended tragically on August 12, 1997, when he was fatally shot outside the Jeeteshwar Mahadev Temple in Mumbai.
Despite this loss, the family continued to expand the company’s reach.
Remembering his recent public appearances
While he largely stayed out of the spotlight, Darshan Kumar made occasional appearances within the music community. In 2025, devotional singer Mani Ladla shared a photo with him from Amritsar. He wrote, “After long time met Darshan Kumar ji, owner of T-Series company. Thanks sir for coming at my place.”
