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Filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who introduced Ajay Devgn, dies at 77
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who introduced Ajay Devgn to Hindi cinema with the 1991 hit Phool Aur Kaante, died of a heart attack on Tuesday at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. He was 77.…
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who introduced Ajay Devgn to Hindi cinema with the 1991 hit Phool Aur Kaante, died of a heart attack on Tuesday at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. He was 77. Hindustan Times reports that his friend, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, said Kohli had no prior illness and suffered a massive heart attack while he was hale and hearty. NDTV adds that Kohli had been admitted two days ago after the attack, and doctors placed a stent, but his condition worsened and he collapsed at the hospital, declared dead around 5 PM.
Kohli, whose real name was Sandesh Kohli, also directed films including Suhaag (1994), Haqeeqat (1995), and Zulmi (1999). His last film was Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004). He is survived by his wife, actor Aruna Irani, and two daughters from his first marriage. His last rites will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at Oshiwara Crematorium, with a final viewing at his residence at 9:30 AM.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both sources report the same facts without editorial slant, but Hindustan Times leads with Pandit's quote about Kohli being hale and hearty before the attack, emphasizing suddenness. NDTV leads with the hospital timeline, the stent, and the exact time of death, giving a more clinical account. Neither outlet criticizes the government or takes a political position, making the coverage uniformly neutral straight reporting. The main distinction is framing: sudden personal loss versus medical chronology. Readers gain nothing extra from either version's angle, the story is a straightforward obituary.
Kohli's legacy rests on launching Ajay Devgn, now a major star, and directing several 1990s hits. His death closes a chapter in Bollywood's transition era. The next public event is the cremation on Wednesday.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com (neutral report), ndtv.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
