Kuku Kohli Funeral: Daughter Karishma Carries Father’s Mortal Remains As Aruna Irani Breaks Down
News Mania Desk/ Piyal Chatterjee/ 26th August 2026

Filmmaker Kuku Kohli’s funeral in Mumbai turned emotional as his daughter Karishma Kohli carried his mortal remains and bid her father a final goodbye. The heartbreaking visuals from the funeral have since surfaced online, leaving fans and members of the film fraternity mourning the loss.
Kuku Kohli, who was 77, was known for his contribution to Hindi cinema and for directing several popular films during his career. He is particularly remembered for Phool Aur Kaante, the film that marked Ajay Devgn’s Bollywood debut, along with other notable projects. At the funeral, Karishma was seen carrying her father’s mortal remains as family members and close associates gathered to pay their final respects. The emotional scenes reflected the family’s grief as they accompanied the filmmaker on his final journey.
Veteran actress Aruna Irani was also present at the funeral and appeared deeply emotional. She was seen breaking down while mourning the filmmaker’s death. Her emotional reaction, along with visuals of Karishma carrying her father’s mortal remains, quickly drew attention on social media.
Kuku Kohli had a long association with the Hindi film industry and worked with several prominent actors and artists. His films contributed to the commercial cinema of the 1990s, with Phool Aur Kaante remaining one of his best-known works.
The filmmaker’s passing has prompted tributes from people associated with Bollywood, with many remembering his contribution to the industry and his work behind the camera. The funeral brought together family members, friends and industry colleagues who came to offer their condolences. The emotional farewell highlighted the personal loss for those closest to Kuku Kohli, particularly his daughter Karishma.
As visuals from the funeral circulated online, several fans expressed their condolences to the Kohli family. The scenes of Karishma carrying her father’s mortal remains and Aruna Irani struggling to hold back her emotions captured the grief surrounding the filmmaker’s final farewell. Kuku Kohli’s death marks the loss of a filmmaker associated with an important period in Bollywood’s history, while his work, particularly his role in launching Ajay Devgn’s career, continues to remain part of Hindi cinema’s legacy.


