Overview
- Kuku Kohli died of a reported heart attack at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai and was 77 years old.
- His family organised a prayer meet at Celebration Sports Club in Andheri West that was attended by many Bollywood figures, including Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif.
- Widow Aruna Irani attended the gathering in a wheelchair and was supported by family members as colleagues paid their respects.
- Kohli was best known for directing Phool Aur Kaante, which launched Ajay Devgn, and other commercial films such as Suhaag, Anari No. 1 and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa.
- No further funeral or memorial arrangements have been announced and the industry response has so far focused on public condolence visits and the family prayer meet.