Bollywood has a new talking point, and it is all about — Phool Aur Kaante filmmaker Kuku Kohli dies. Fans and trade analysts have been closely following every update, and the latest development adds another chapter to what has been an eventful week for Hindi cinema.
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Add as a preferred source on Google Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli has passed away today at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai due to heart related ailments, according to sources. He was the husband of veteran performer Aruna Irani. Kohli had as per reports been undergoing treatment at the Mumbai hospital.
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 captures, 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 launch as a leading performer in 1991. Kohli married performer 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.
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As the story continues to develop, TeraMovies will keep you updated with every new detail. Until then, this remains one of the most closely watched entertainment stories of the week — and the conversation is only getting started.
