Phool Aur Kaante filmmaker Kuku Kohli dies

Renowned Indian filmmaker Kuku Kohli has sadly passed away today at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Medical facility in Mumbai due to heart-related ailments, according to sources. He was the husband of veteran actress Aruna Irani. Kuku Kohli, whose real name was Avtar Kohli, had a distinguished career in Bollywood, having directed several notable Hindi films including Phool Aur Kaante and Suhaag.

Kohli married actress Aruna Irani in 1990. He was previously married to Rita Kohli and had two daughters, Pooja Kohli and filmmaker Karishma Kohli, from his first marriage. Before entering the film industry, Avtar worked as a photographer.

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One of Kuku Kohli's most notable works is Phool Aur Kaante , which marked Ajay Devgn's debut as a leading actor in 1991. He also directed Suhaag and Haqeeqat .

Kohli was remembered for his work in the Hindi film industry, particularly for his contributions to the development of Indian cinema.

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He was previously married to Rita Kohli and had two daughters, Pooja Kohli and filmmaker Karishma Kohli, from his first marriage.

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Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli has passed away today at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Medical facility in Mumbai due to heart related ailments, according to sources. He was the husband of veteran actress Aruna Irani.

Kohli had reportedly been undergoing treatment at the Mumbai medical facility. Further details about his health condition and the cause of death are awaited.

Kuku Kohli, whose real name was Avtar Kohli, was known for directing several Hindi films, including Phool Aur Kaante , Suhaag , Haqeeqat , Anari No. 1 and Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa . He is particularly remembered for Phool Aur Kaante , which marked Ajay Devgn's debut as a leading actor in 1991.