Kuku Kohli Passes Away At 77: Remembering The Man Who Changed Ajay Devgn’s Life Forever I WATCH

Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli, the man who gave Ajay Devgn his first major break with the 1991 blockbuster ‘Phool Aur Kaante’, passed away on Tuesday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Hindi cinema. From assisting Raj Kapoor to directing films that defined the commercial Bollywood of the 1990s, Kohli’s journey was one of perseverance, instinct and an unwavering belief in talent. For Ajay Devgn, however, he was much more than a director, he was the man who changed the course of his life. As Bollywood remembers Kuku Kohli, we look back at his cinematic journey, his unconventional love story with Aruna Irani, and the lasting impact he left on the Indian film industry. Watch this video for more!

Last Updated: August 26, 2026, 20:10 IST