Filmmaker Kuku Kohli, known for directing Phool Aur Kaante and Yeh Dillagi, passed away on Tuesday evening after suffering a heart attack. His death was confirmed by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit. Kuku’s brother-in-law Sanjay Irani revealed that he had undergone a procedure and received a stent a day earlier. Kuku was married to veteran actress Aruna Irani.

Sanjay Irani on Kuku Kohli's death

Confirming the news, Ashoke Pandit told mid-day, "Yes, it's true. Kuku Kohli passed away this evening. He suffered a massive heart attack. He was rushed to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, but he did not survice. He was fine all day... It's sad. It's shocking.”