People, Positions and Obituaries · 29 August 2026

Filmmaker Kuku Kohli Dies at 77

Exam-focused facts from the 29 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Filmmaker Kuku Kohli died at the age of 77 following a heart attack.
  • He was best known for directing the 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante, which marked the acting debut of Ajay Devgn.
  • He began his career as an assistant director to legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor.
  • He also assisted Rahul Rawail in the films Betaab (1983) and Arjun (1985).
  • He directed other successful films including Suhaag (1994) and Anari No. 1 (1999).

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