Remembering Kuku Kohli: The Man Who Launched Ajay Devgn

The film fraternity mourns Kuku Kohli, who died following a sudden heart attack on Tuesday. Known for introducing Ajay Devgn with the iconic bike‑stunt entrance in "Flower and Thorns", Kohli also directed hits such as "Kohraam", "Suhaag", "Haqiqat" and "Jailme". His career began under Raj Kapoor and included work as second‑unit director for Sunil Dutt's "Betab". Devgn’s tribute highlighted how Kohli’s confidence altered his career trajectory forever.