Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli dies at 77 in Mumbai
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Kuku Kohli, the director of 1991’s Phool Aur Kaante, died of a massive heart attack at age 77 in Mumbai on Tuesday.
- He passed away at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after being admitted for heart‑related ailments.
- He was survived by his wife, actress Aruna Irani, and two daughters, Pooja and Karishma Kohli.
- Kohli launched Ajay Devgn’s Bollywood career with Phool Aur Kaante.
“Some people change the course of your life forever.”
Covered by 15 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 67% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
Center: Sources highlighted personal tributes, his influence on actors’ careers, and condolences from industry peers. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Kuku Kohli Dies At 77: Aruna Irani’s Husband & Filmmaker Who Gave Ajay Devgn His Bollywood Break Passes Away Of Heart Attack
Right-leaning: Sources foregrounded his career milestones, marriage to Aruna Irani, and his net‑worth and legacy details. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Kuku Kohli Dies At 77: What Was Phool Aur Kaante Director’s Cause Of Death? Here’s All We Know
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 15 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 15 articles from 9 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (6): Free Press Journal, Tribune India, ABP Live English, Bollywood Hungama, Filmfare, Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (3): Sunday Guardian, India TV English, Times Now
Sources
- Kuku Kohli Dies At 77: Aruna Irani’s Husband & Filmmaker Who Gave Ajay Devgn His Bollywood Break Passes Away Of Heart Attack — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- Kuku Kohli Dies At 77: What Was Phool Aur Kaante Director’s Cause Of Death? Here’s All We Know — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ director Kuku Kohli dies of heart attack at 77 — Tribune India (center) ·
- Kuku Kohli, Phool Aur Kaante director and Aruna Irani's husband, dies at 77 — India TV English (right-leaning) ·
- Kuku Kohli Dies At 77: ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ Director Suffered Massive Heart Attack — ABP Live English (center) ·
- Who Was Kuku Kohli? Phool Aur Kaante Director’s Love Story With Aruna Irani – Career, Age And Net Worth — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- Phool Aur Kaante filmmaker Kuku Kohli dies — Bollywood Hungama (center) ·
- Kuku Kohli, Aruna Irani’s Husband And Director Dies At 77 Due To Heart Attack — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Veteran Filmmaker Kuku Kohli Passes Away At 77 — Filmfare (center) ·
- Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli passes away — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- 'Maine Ghar Todne Ke Liye Affair Nahi Kiya': When Aruna Irani Talked About Her 'Secret Marriage' With Kuku Kohli & Why She Didn't Have Child — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- 'Forever Grateful': Ajay Devgn Pays Tribute To Kuku Kohli, Filmmaker Who Launched His Bollywood Career With Phool Aur Kaante — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- Phool Aur Kaante Actors Ajay Devgn and Madhoo Grieve The Loss of Director Kuku Kohli — Filmfare (center) ·
- Salman Khan Mourns Kuku Kohli’s Demise, Sends Strength To Wife Aruna Irani: Rest In Peace Kuki Ji — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Salman Khan Grieves The Death of Veteran Director Kuku Kohli — Filmfare (center) ·