Who Is Kabir Raney? Meet The Son Of Salman Khan’s Close Family Friend Kumud Rane (Kumod Raney)

Kumod Raney was not merely an acquaintance of Salman Khan. Multiple reports described her as one of the Khan family's closest friends, someone who had been part of their inner circle for years.

By: Rituparna Sarkar
Last Updated: June 10, 2026 18:41:54 IST

The passing of Kumod Raney has left many people searching for details about her family, especially her son, Kabir Raney. Kumod, who shared a close bond with Salman Khan and his family, died on June 9 at the age of 60. Emotional visuals from her funeral brought renewed attention to the people closest to her. These people included many from the Khan family.
 

Who Is Kabir Raney?

 
Kabir Raney is the son of the late Kumod Raney and Jaggey Raney. While he has largely stayed away from the public spotlight, his name recently came into focus following his mother’s demise. Sohail Khan, while mourning Kumod’s passing, mentioned both Jaggey and Kabir in his heartfelt tribute. He describing Kumod as “the lifeline” of their family.
 
Unlike celebrity children, Kabir has built a career away from Bollywood and has focused on academics and the corporate world.
 

What Is Kabir Raney Doing Now?

 
According to his LinkedIn profile, Kabir Raney is currently based in New York, United States. He works with Third Bridge Group Limited as a Sector Analyst specialising in Industrials, Materials and Energy. His professional interests span deep technology and venture capital.
 
Kabir has a sound academic background. His LinkedIn profile states that he pursued higher education at Georgetown University between 2023 and 2024. Alongside studying, he also worked on consulting projects, including strategic expansion initiatives for businesses entering the US and Asia-Pacific markets.
 

Kabir Raney’s Professional Journey

 
While maintaining a relatively private personal life, Kabir appears to have steadily built his career in research and analysis. His role at Third Bridge Group Limited involves analysing sectors and market trends. This is a path that aligns with his stated interest in venture capital and emerging technologies.
 

How Were Kumod Raney And Salman Khan Connected?

 
Kumod Raney was not merely an acquaintance of Salman Khan. Multiple reports described her as one of the Khan family’s closest friends, someone who had been part of their inner circle for years.
 
When Kumod passed away, Salman Khan attended her funeral alongside several members of his family. Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Helen and Salma Khan attended the last rites. Videos from the ceremony showed the Bollywood superstar visibly emotional as he paid his final respects.
 
Sohail Khan also shared a moving message on social media, writing that he had lost a “beautiful sister”. He extended his support to Jaggey and Kabir during the difficult time. “I lost my beautiful sister today, nobody in the world can replace her. My heart goes out to Jaggi & Kabir as Kumud was thr lifeline. Times like these make you feel that life’s unfair and you begin to question the almighty. I pray that she’s happy wherever she is, we will miss her forever,” his caption read.
 

A Life Away From The Spotlight

 
Kabir Raney has now become a subject of public curiosity due to his mother’s association with Salman Khan. As tributes continue to pour in for Kumod Raney, Kabir remains an important part of her legacy.
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