Film director Kuku Kohli dies at the age of 77. Multiple outlets report that he dies after a sudden cardiac-related episode, with accounts describing a heart attack and/or cardiac arrest. NDTV and other sources focus on his overall career and filmography, while other coverage highlights the circumstances of his death.
Kohli is best known for directing “Phool Aur Kaante” (1991), which is widely described as launching actor Ajay Devgn’s career in Hindi cinema. Other films attributed to him across the reports include “Suhaag” and “Anari No. 1.” The timing and exact medical framing differ by outlet: one report cites a massive heart attack and sudden collapse, while another refers to cardiac arrest following a mild heart attack.
His death is reported as confirmed by fellow filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who also shared tributes online. He is survived by his wife, actress Aruna Irani, and two children, Pooja and Karishma, from a previous marriage.
