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Filmmaker Kuku Kohli’s Funeral Draws Bollywood Tributes in Mumbai
Kuku Kohli was a filmmaker who made Hindi movies.
He died on August 25, 2026, at age 77.
Reports say he died after a sudden and massive heart attack in Mumbai.
His funeral took place the next day at Oshiwara Crematorium.
His wife, actress Aruna Irani, was seen crying and saying goodbye.
Many actors, directors and other film professionals attended the funeral.
Ajay Devgn remembered Kohli because Kohli gave him his first major film role in Phool Aur Kaante.
Kohli also directed movies such as Suhaag, Haqeeqat and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa.
Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli died aged 77 on August 25, 2026, after a reported massive heart attack in Mumbai.
His funeral was held on August 26 at Oshiwara Crematorium, with the final procession beginning from his Andheri residence around 10 a.m.
His wife, actress Aruna Irani, was seen grieving as family members and film-industry colleagues attended the last rites.
Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Sham Kaushal, Rohit Shetty, Raza Murad, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar and others paid their respects.
Kohli directed Phool Aur Kaante, which launched Ajay Devgn, along with films including Suhaag, Haqeeqat and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa.
- Who
- Filmmaker Kuku Kohli, his wife Aruna Irani, their family and Bollywood colleagues including Ajay Devgn, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif.
- What
- Kuku Kohli’s funeral and final farewell were held after his reported death from a massive heart attack.
- Where
- Mumbai, with the funeral held at Oshiwara Crematorium after a procession from his residence in Andheri.
- When
- Kohli died on August 25, 2026; his funeral was held on August 26, with the procession beginning around 10 a.m. according to one report.
- Why
- Family, friends and film-industry colleagues gathered to perform his last rites and honor his contribution to Hindi cinema.
Key facts
- Age at death
- 77
- Date of death
- August 25, 2026
- Reported cause
- Massive heart attack
- Funeral date
- August 26, 2026
- Funeral location
- Oshiwara Crematorium, Mumbai
- Wife
- Actress Aruna Irani
- Notable debut film
- Phool Aur Kaante, released in 1991
- Survivors
- Daughters Pooja and Karishma from his first marriage
Quotes
Ashoke Pandit
Filmmaker and close friend of Kuku Kohli who confirmed his death.
“Some people change the course of your life forever. Kuku ji was one of those people for me. Forever grateful for the faith you had in me. You will be deeply missed, Kuku ji. Om Shanti.”
wionews.com
“At RK (Studios), he was an assistant director to Rajsaab. Then he was an associate of Rahul Rawail. We worked together with Rahul Rawail in Gunaahgar.”
rediff.com
Sources
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