Filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away at the age of 77 after a cardiac arrest. On Monday, August 24, 2026, Kuku Kohli suffered a mild cardiac arrest, following which he was rushed to Kokilaben Hospital. After this, doctors performed an angioplasty on Kuku Kohli, and his condition appeared stable. However, things suddenly became serious again when, the next day, August 25, 2026, the filmmaker suffered a massive cardiac arrest. He passed away following the same. ETimes confirmed Kuku Kohli’s passing through Kuku’s wife Aruna’s spokesperson.
Kuku Kohli’s devastated wife attended his funeral
At the time of Kuku’s passing, Aruna was by his side. If the reports are to be believed, Aruna and Kuku were sharing a lighthearted moment before he passed away, with him saying to her, ‘Let’s not go overboard.’ Following this, Kuku reportedly started showing signs of distress and died eventually. On August 26, 2026, his funeral took place at a crematorium in Andheri.
Several celebrities attended the funeral and paid tribute to the late filmmaker, including Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif. Rohit Shetty also reached Andheri to pay his last respects. Kuku Kohli’s devastated wife, Aruna Irani, also attended his funeral. She looked devastated after losing her husband of 36 years.
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