Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli, finest identified for introducing Ajay Devgn to the movie business with Phool Aur Kaante, died in Kokilaben Hospital as we speak in Mumbai. He was 77. Kohli, whose actual identify was Sandesh Kohli, had been related to Hindi cinema for a number of many years.
His pal, filmmaker-producer Ashoke Pandit confirms the identical to HT Metropolis, “He had no sickness, it was an enormous coronary heart assault. He was hale and hearty earlier than that. Kuku was additionally the Basic Secretary of IFTDA (Indian Movie and Tv Director’s Affiliation).”
Kuku is survived by his spouse, actor Aruna Irani. He additionally has two kids along with his first spouse Rita Kohli- Pooja and Karishma.
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His first movie as a director, Phool Aur Kaante had been a business success. It additionally featured Madhoo, Amrish Puri, Aruna Irani and Jagdeep.
Kohli adopted it with Kohraam in the identical yr and went on to direct Suhaag in 1994, starring Ajay Devgn once more, Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor and Nagma. The movie turned a success marked the primary pairing of Devgn and Kumar on display.
Different movies directed by him included Haqeeqat (1995), Zulmi (1999), Anari No. 1 (1999) and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002).
His remaining directorial movie, Woh Tera Naam Tha, launched in 2004. In January 2026, Kohli had spoken publicly in regards to the theatrical re-release of Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, saying he was completely happy {that a} new era would get a chance to find the movie in cinemas.
