Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Aruna Irani Emotional at Kuku Kohli Prayer Meet in Mumbai
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli died on August 25 at the age of 77.
His family held a prayer meet for him on August 29 in Mumbai.
His wife, actress Aruna Irani, became very emotional and was seen wiping away tears.
She arrived with family members and wore white clothing with a dupatta covering her head.
Many actors, filmmakers and other members of the Hindi film industry attended.
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal came with Vicky’s father, Sham Kaushal.
Anil Kapoor spoke with Aruna and offered her condolences.
Kuku Kohli directed Phool Aur Kaante, which launched Ajay Devgn as a leading actor.
He also directed films such as Suhaag, Haqeeqat and Anari No.
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Aruna Irani became emotional while attending her late husband Kuku Kohli’s prayer meet on August 29 in Mumbai.
Kohli died at 77 on August 25 after suffering a heart attack, according to his family.
The gathering was held at Celebration Sports Club, identified by reports as being in Andheri West or Lokhandwala Complex.
Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Sham Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Asha Parekh and many other film personalities attended.
Kohli directed films including Phool Aur Kaante, Suhaag, Haqeeqat, Anari No. 1, Zulmi and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa.
- Who
- Filmmaker Kuku Kohli, his wife Aruna Irani, their family, and members of the Hindi film industry.
- What
- A prayer meet was held to remember Kohli after his death.
- When
- The prayer meet took place on August 29; Kohli died on August 25 and his final rites were held on August 26.
- Where
- Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai; reports variously place the venue in Andheri West or Lokhandwala Complex. His final rites were held at Oshiwara Crematorium.
- Why
- Family, friends and colleagues gathered to pay their respects and offer condolences.
- Prayer meet date
- August 29
- Venue
- Celebration Sports Club, Mumbai; reports identify its area as Andheri West or Lokhandwala Complex
- Age at death
- 77
- Reported cause of death
- A heart attack; Kohli’s family said he had been doing well before becoming unwell
- Final rites
- Held on August 26 at Oshiwara Crematorium in Mumbai
- Directorial debut
- Phool Aur Kaante (1991), starring Ajay Devgn
- Marriage
- Kuku Kohli and Aruna Irani married in 1990
