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Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has paid an emotional tribute to veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who passed away at the age of 77 following a massive heart attack. Kohli, whose real name was Avtar Kohli, breathed his last at a private hospital in Mumbai, leaving the Indian film industry in deep mourning. Devgn, whose iconic career was launched by the late director with the 1991 blockbuster hit Phool Aur Kaante, expressed profound grief over the news and remembered the filmmaker as a guiding light who transformed his personal and professional journey. Taking to his social media handles, Ajay shared a touching note reflecting on Kohli’s unwavering belief in him, stating that some people change the course of your life forever and Kuku ji was undeniably one of those individuals. Expressing eternal gratitude for the opportunity provided to him at the very start of his career, the actor offered his prayers and heartfelt condolences to the departed soul.
The director’s debut movie Phool Aur Kaante introduced Ajay Devgn as a fresh action star, featuring his legendary entry scene balancing between two moving motorcycles that remains etched in Bollywood history. The film went on to become a massive box office success, earning Devgn the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and establishing his foundation in Hindi cinema. Following their successful first venture, Ajay Devgn and Kuku Kohli collaborated once again on the hit action drama Suhaag in 1994, which also starred Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor, and Nagma. Kohli, who was married to veteran actress Aruna Irani, had a distinguished career directing popular 90s commercial entertainers including Haqeeqat, Kohram, and Anari No.1. As news of his passing spread across film circles, several prominent industry colleagues, directors, and fans joined Ajay Devgn in honoring Kuku Kohli’s remarkable artistic legacy and contribution to mainstream Indian cinema.
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