Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Kuku Kohli’s Funeral Draws Family, Bollywood Stars After Sudden Death
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli died suddenly at the age of 77.
Reports said he suffered a massive heart attack at a Mumbai hospital.
His daughter Karishma Kohli attended his funeral and helped carry his remains.
She looked deeply saddened while saying goodbye to her father.
His wife, actress Aruna Irani, was also visibly upset.
Many Bollywood figures attended the funeral to show their respect.
Kuku Kohli had worked in Hindi films for more than 30 years.
He was especially remembered for directing Phool Aur Kaante, which introduced Ajay Devgn to Hindi cinema.
Filmmaker Karishma Kohli attended her father Kuku Kohli’s funeral in Mumbai on Wednesday, August 26.
Karishma was seen helping carry her father’s mortal remains during the final rites.
Kohli’s second wife, veteran actress Aruna Irani, was also seen grieving at the funeral.
Kuku Kohli died aged 77 at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital after suffering a massive heart attack.
The veteran filmmaker, known for launching Ajay Devgn with Phool Aur Kaante, had worked in Hindi cinema for over three decades.
- Who
- Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli, his daughters Karishma and Pooja Kohli, his wife Aruna Irani, and members of the Hindi film industry.
- What
- Kuku Kohli’s funeral and last rites were held after his sudden death from a massive heart attack.
- When
- The funeral took place on Wednesday, August 26; his death was confirmed on August 25.
- Where
- The funeral was held in Mumbai; Kohli died at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.
- Why
- Family and colleagues gathered to perform his last rites and pay their respects after his sudden death.
- Age at death
- 77
- Cause of death
- Massive heart attack
- Funeral location
- Mumbai
- Wife
- Veteran actress Aruna Irani
- Daughters
- Pooja Kohli and Karishma Kohli
- Industry role
- General Secretary of the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association at the time of his death
- Notable film
- Phool Aur Kaante, Kuku Kohli’s 1991 directorial debut and the film that launched Ajay Devgn