Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Ajay Devgn Pays Tribute to Kuku Kohli, Career Mentor
Ajay Devgn wrote a message remembering filmmaker Kuku Kohli.
Kohli gave Devgn his first acting opportunity in the movie Phool Aur Kaante.
The 1991 film became a major success.
Devgn said Kohli’s belief in him changed his life.
He said he would always be thankful to Kohli.
Kohli died at age 77 after a heart attack.
His last rites took place in Mumbai.
Devgn ended his message by saying “Om Shanti.”
Ajay Devgn paid an emotional tribute to filmmaker Kuku Kohli on X on Wednesday.
Devgn said Kohli changed the course of his life and that he remained “forever grateful” for his faith.
Kohli launched Devgn’s acting career with the 1991 hit Phool Aur Kaante.
Kohli died aged 77 on Tuesday after suffering a massive heart attack in Mumbai.
Kohli’s last rites were held at Oshiwara Crematorium on Wednesday.
- Who
- Actor Ajay Devgn paid tribute to filmmaker Kuku Kohli.
- What
- Devgn thanked Kohli for launching his acting career and supporting him.
- When
- Devgn posted the tribute on Wednesday, a day after Kohli died on Tuesday.
- Where
- The tribute was posted on X; Kohli died and had his last rites in Mumbai.
- Why
- Devgn wanted to acknowledge Kohli’s lasting effect on his life and express his gratitude.
- Remembered filmmaker
- Kuku Kohli
- Tribute by
- Ajay Devgn
- Career-launching film
- Phool Aur Kaante (1991)
- Cause of death
- A massive heart attack
- Age at death
- 77
- Hospital
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
- Last directorial film
- Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004)
