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Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli, director of ‘Phool Aur Kaante’, passes away at 77
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 04:34 AM
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Renowned Bollywood director Kuku Kohli, known for the 1991 hit ‘Phool Aur Kaante’, died at 77, survived by wife actress Aruna Irani.
Veteran Bollywood filmmaker Kuku Kohli, celebrated for directing the 1991 action‑drama ‘Phool Aur Kaante’, has died at the age of 77. The news, reported by Mid‑Day, confirms his passing but does not specify the exact date or cause of death.
Kohli’s directorial debut with ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ introduced a new style of stunt choreography and launched the career of actor Ajay Devgn. The film’s success cemented his reputation as a capable storyteller in the Hindi film industry.
He was married to veteran actress Aruna Irani, who has been a prominent figure in Indian cinema for decades. The couple’s long‑standing partnership was well known within the industry.
The film fraternity has expressed condolences, acknowledging Kohli’s contributions to Bollywood and his role in shaping the careers of several actors and technicians.
Kohli’s directorial debut with ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ introduced a new style of stunt choreography and launched the career of actor Ajay Devgn. The film’s success cemented his reputation as a capable storyteller in the Hindi film industry.
He was married to veteran actress Aruna Irani, who has been a prominent figure in Indian cinema for decades. The couple’s long‑standing partnership was well known within the industry.
The film fraternity has expressed condolences, acknowledging Kohli’s contributions to Bollywood and his role in shaping the careers of several actors and technicians.