Kuku Kohli, the Indian film director behind Phool Aur Kaante, Suhaag and Kohraam, died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 77 after a heart attack. Born Avtar Kohli on June 4, 1949, in Peshawar, he was a renowned figure in Indian cinema. Kuku Kohli's career spanned multiple roles in the Indian film industry, including director, writer, editor, and screenwriter.
He worked under the legendary Raj Kapoor for several years, honing his craft before becoming a prominent director in his own right. Kohli is credited with giving Ajay Devgn his first break in the 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante, a pivotal moment in the actor's career.