Mumbai: Bollywood came together in Mumbai to bid a final goodbye to filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who passed away at the age of 77. His last rites were held at Oshiwara Crematorium, where his wife, veteran actress Aruna Irani, was seen struggling to hold back her emotions.
The atmosphere at the crematorium was quiet and heavy with grief as family members, friends and several familiar faces from the film industry arrived to pay their respects. Aruna Irani looked visibly devastated throughout the proceedings. She was later seen leaving the crematorium with folded hands and tears in her eyes, reflecting the deep personal loss.
Among the celebrities who attended were Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, who arrived together to pay their final respects. Actress Sharvari was also present. Filmmaker Rohit Shetty, actor Raza Murad, Tiku Talsania, Gajendra Chauhan, Deepak Parashar, Kiran Juneja and Karanvir Bohra were among others who attended the funeral.
Veteran filmmaker and industry personalities, including Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Sham Kaushal and Ashoke Pandit, also gathered to remember Kohli and stand by his family during the difficult moment.
Kohli’s daughter, filmmaker Karishma Kohli, was also present at the crematorium. She was seen helping with the final rites and carrying her father’s mortal remains, in some of the most emotional moments of the farewell.
Kuku Kohli died on August 25 in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack. He had reportedly been admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital two days before his death.
His passing was particularly significant for Ajay Devgn, whose Bollywood journey began with Kohli’s Phool Aur Kaante in 1991. Devgn paid an emotional tribute to the filmmaker, remembering him as someone who had a lasting impact on his life and career.
For those who knew him and worked with him, Kohli’s final farewell was not just a funeral but a deeply emotional goodbye to a filmmaker who had been part of Hindi cinema for decades. With family members grieving and colleagues standing beside them, the last rites marked a sombre end to the life of a director remembered fondly by the industry.
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