Le cinéaste Kuku Kohli est décédé le 25 août à l’hôpital Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani de Mumbai. Une cérémonie d’hommage s’est déroulée au Celebration Sports Club à Andheri West, réunissant sa veuve, l’actrice Aruna Irani, ainsi que de nombreuses personnalités du septième art.
Les adieux du cinéma hindi à Kuku Kohli au Celebration Sports Club
The prayer meet for filmmaker Kuku Kohli is being held today at Celebration Sports Club in Andheri West, Mumbai. Kohli passed away on August 25 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He was known for directing films such as ‘Phool Aur Kaante’, ‘Suhaag’, ‘Haqeeqat’ and ‘Woh Tera Naam Tha’. La communauté de Bollywood s’est rassemblée pour honorer la mémoire du réalisateur. Son épouse, l’actrice vétérane Aruna Irani, est arrivée sur les lieux pour la réunion de prière. She looked visibly shattered as she made her way inside, accompanied by family members.
De nombreux acteurs et figures de l’industrie cinématographique ont fait le déplacement pour présenter leurs condoléances et payer leurs derniers respects au défunt cinéaste. Actors Rajpal Yadav, Gajendra Chauhan, and Sunny Kaushal were among those spotted at the venue. Veteran actresses Madhoo and Poonam Dhillon also arrived to offer their condolences. Veteran actress Ketki Dave was seen attending the prayer meet with her mother, veteran actress Sarita Joshi. Other celebs like Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Chunky Panday, and others were also seen at the prayer meet.
Several other friends, colleagues and members of the film fraternity were also present as they came together to remember Kuku Kohli and pay their final respects.
Hommages de l’industrie et messages de soutien
Salman Khan mourned the death of veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli and offered condolences to his wife, actress Aruna Irani.
Salman a écrit sur X qu’il souhaitait que Kuki ji repose en paix, a adressé toute sa sympathie à Aruna ji et a imploré Dieu de lui donner de la force.
Kohli was best known for giving Ajay Devgn his big break in Bollywood with ‘Phool Aur Kaante’.
Un parcours marquant dans le cinéma populaire des années 1990 et 2000
Kuku Kohli began his directorial career in the early 1990s and went on to work on films across different genres. His filmography includes several notable titles featuring prominent Hindi film actors. His directorial credits include ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ and ‘Kohraam,’ both released in 1991. He subsequently directed ‘Suhaag’ in 1994 and Haqeeqat in 1995.
| Film | Année de sortie |
|---|---|
| Phool Aur Kaante | 1991 |
| Kohraam | 1991 |
| Suhaag | 1994 |
| Haqeeqat | 1995 |
| Anari No.1 | 1999 |
| Zulmi | 1999 |
| Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa | 2002 |
| Woh Tera Naam Tha | 2004 |
Kuku Kohli later helmed ‘Anari No.1’ and ‘Zulmi’, both released in 1999. His other directorial projects include ‘Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa’, released in 2002, and ‘Woh Tera Naam Tha’, which arrived in 2004. The filmmaker remained associated with Hindi cinema for several decades, with his work during the 1990s and early 2000s forming a significant part of his career.