Kuku Kohli Passes Away at 77: Know the Man Behind Phool Aur Kaante, Who Gave Ajay Devgn His Big Break

Kuku Kohli Passes Away at 77: Know the Man Behind Phool Aur Kaante, Who Gave Ajay Devgn His Big Break

Acclaimed Hindi film director Kuku Kohli, famous for his role in Phool Aur Kaante, passed away in Mumbai on 25 August 2026. It is believed that he was suffering from a heart attack and was undergoing treatment at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The 77-year-old director is the man behind making actors Ajay Devgn, Karisma Kapoor, and Raveena Tandon new stars.

In the 1990s, Ajay Devgn gained significant recognition in Hindi cinema following the release of blockbuster film Phool Aur Kaante, where Kuku Kohli gave Ajay Devgn a big break.

Kohli also made various successful Bollywood films like Suhaag (1994), Haqeeqat (1995), Kohram (1999), and Anari No 1 (1999). Following the news of Kohli's passing, people from the world of cinema expressed their heartfelt condolences and remembered his work for Hindi cinema. Kuku Kohli's work, including the 1991 action film Phool Aur Kaante that launched Ajay Devgn's career, is a critical part of Bollywood history.

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• Aug 26, 2026
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