Kashmira Bulsara: Where Is Freddie Mercurys Sister Now?

Kashmira Bulsara is the sister of British singer and songwriter Farrokh Bulsara commonly known as Freddie Mercury. Kashmira’s brother Freddie is one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music. He was a member of the rock band Queen. He was also a successful solo artist and was a producer and guest musician for several other artists.

Kashmira Bulsara: Bio Summary

Who Is Freddie Mercury’s Sister, Kashmira Bulsara?

Kashmira Bulsara also known as Kashmira Cooke was born in 1952 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. She will be 72 years old after celebrating her birthday in 2024. She is the daughter of Bomi Bulsara (1908–2003) and Jer Bulsara (1922–2016). Her parents were from the Parsi community of western India. The Bulsaras had origins in the city of Bulsar (now Valsad) in Gujarat.

Kashmira’s older brother Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara on 5 September 1946, in Stone Town, Sultanate of Zanzibar. Kashmira’s family had moved to Zanzibar so that her father Bomi could continue his job as a cashier at the British Colonial Office. The Bulsaras practised Zoroastrianism. In 1964, the family fled to England from Zanzibar.

They were escaping the violence of the revolution against the Sultan of Zanzibar and his mainly Arab government. After the family emigrated to England, Kashmira Bulsara was registered as a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies. She and her older brother Freddie Mercury spent some part of their childhood away from each other.

Kashmira was just a child at the time her brother was sent to India to attend a boarding school. The siblings didn’t see each other much during that period. Kashmira saw her brother only a few times on his rare visits home for school breaks. Her brother studied graphic art and design. According to reports, when he was designing clothes for his art classes, Kashmira would pose for him.

Kashmira received the dresses when the course was over. Her brother assisted her with her homework. They had a close relationship. Kashmira has appeared in documentaries related to her brother Freddie Mercury. She appeared as herself in “Freddie Mercury, the Untold Story”, “Freddie Mercury: Magic Remixed”, and “Queen Forever – Die Freddie Mercury Story”.

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Kashmira has also appeared in “Freddie Mercury – The Final Act” and “Freddie”. She appeared in “The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The One Show”. Kashmira and her brother Freddie Mercury didn’t see each other much as adults as well. Freddie was rarely home and was busy with his music career. However, Kashmira has revealed that Freddie was very generous and kind.

Kashmira said Freddie used to spoil her. At times, they went to his favorite Indian restaurant in London. “Freddie did visit me when we lived in Sherwood,” she said. “Due to his fame, it was impossible to go out without making security arrangements. So, we would have to stay in, as Freddie was more comfortable with this.” Kashmira has not provided details regarding her education and professional life.

Kashmira Bulsara Is A Divorcee

Kashmira Bulsara used to be a married woman. She married Roger Cooke, in the year 1972. After she married Roger, she adopted his last name and became known as Kashmira Cooke. Their marriage was kept private. They have been blessed with two children, a son Sam Cooke, and a daughter, Natalie Cooke. According to several online sources, Kashmira and her husband are no longer married. They have reportedly divorced.

Where Is Freddie Mercury’s Sister Now?

Kashmira Bulsara is said to be living in Mapperley, Nottingham, England. She is alive. Her brother Freddie Mercury died on 24 November 1991, at age 45, in Kensington, London, England. He died from bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS. Kashmira spoke on the documentary, Freddie Mercury: The Final Act about her brother’s final days before his death.

Kashmira said: “When Freddie would see his own videos, he would say: ‘Oh I was handsome then.’ That was very, very hurtful….that he knew what he was going through. Because I thought my brother was handsome, still do! I really thought it was so sad.” Kashmira visited her brother at his home in his final days. “My mum visited more times than dad, I don’t think dad could take it because he looked like a skeleton towards the end,” Kashmira said.

“And I remember very clearly my dad was reading one of the many articles, and tears were pouring down his face onto the newspaper, and he said: ‘This should have been me, instead of Freddie.’ I remember that so clearly, it was so sad.” Before his death, Freddie Mercury gave a public statement about being diagnosed with AIDS after keeping it private. The statement said:

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“Following the enormous conjecture in the press over the last two weeks, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me. However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with me, my doctors and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease.”

“My privacy has always been very special to me and I am famous for my lack of interviews. Please understand this policy will continue.” Kashmira Bulsara inherited part of her brother’s wealth. She was very proud of Freddie Mercury. During an event honoring him, she said: “I don’t know what it was like to have an ordinary brother, because my own brother was so extraordinary”. She is actively involved in keeping her brother’s legacy alive.

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