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Industry gathers at Kuku Kohli prayer meet

8 sourcesUpdated 29 Aug 2026, 12:23 pm Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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A prayer meet for late filmmaker Kuku Kohli was held at Celebration Sports Club in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Reports say Kohli died on August 25 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

The gathering brought together several film industry colleagues to pay their respects.

Aruna Irani, Kohli’s wife, arrived visibly emotional and was supported by family members.

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Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif were among the attendees, with Sham Kaushal also present in one report.

Rajpal Yadav, Madhoo, Anil Kapoor, Asha Parekh, and Anupam Kher were also mentioned as attending.

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All the reports agree that a prayer meet in Mumbai was held for Kuku Kohli and that several film personalities attended to offer condolences.

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Some details vary across the coverage, including the exact description of Aruna Irani’s arrival and which guests are specifically named. The reports also differ in how they describe Kohli’s death, but all identify him as the subject of the gathering.

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The coverage describes a sombre prayer meet for Kuku Kohli in Mumbai attended by actors and other film industry figures. It consistently notes that Aruna Irani, his wife, was visibly emotional and supported by family. The reports also name Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Rajpal Yadav, Anupam Kher, Asha Parekh, and others among those present. One report says Kohli died on August 25, while another says he died of a heart attack at age 77.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India
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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Kuku Kohli prayer meet: Aruna Irani arrives with family as Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Rajpal Yadav, Mad

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The Times of India reports that a prayer meet for the late filmmaker Kuku Kohli was held at Celebration Sports Club in Andheri West, Mumbai. The report notes that Kohli passed away on August 25 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, and highlights his notable directorial credits in Hindi cinema during the 1990s and early 2000s. Furthermore, the article states that his wife and veteran actress Aruna Irani arrived visibly shattered, alongside numerous film industry colleagues including Rajpal Yadav, Madhoo, and Anil Kapoor.

Hindustan Times Neutral framing Provisional rating

Kuku Kohli prayer meet: Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif pay last respects; Aruna Irani gets emotional | Bollywood

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Hindustan Times details the prayer meet organised for filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who reportedly died from a heart attack at age 77. The article mentions that Bollywood couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif attended to pay their respects, accompanied by Sham Kaushal. According to the report, Kohli's widow Aruna Irani arrived in a wheelchair and was supported by family members, while other industry veterans like Asha Parekh and Anupam Kher were also present at the sombre gathering.

ETV Bharat Neutral framing Reported

Kuku Kohli's Prayer Meet: Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Anupam Kher, Others Attend; Aruna Irani Arrives In Tears

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ETV Bharat covers the prayer meet held in Mumbai for late filmmaker Kuku Kohli, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 77. The report states that Kohli's wife, Aruna Irani, arrived at the venue in tears and was supported by her family. Additionally, the article notes that actors Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Anupam Kher, and Rajpal Yadav were among the prominent film personalities who gathered to offer their condolences.