Filmmaker Rajkumar Kohli died aged 95 at his Mumbai residence on Friday. The seasoned director breathed his last this morning after reportedly suffering a heart attack.
His funeral was held at 5:30 pm at Santacruz Hindu crematorium.
Celebs offer their last respects to Rajkumar Kohli’s family
Several people from the film industry were seen paying their tribute to the Jaani Dushman director. Sonu Nigam and Aditya Pancholi also marked their presence at Kohli’s Mumbai residence and were seen standing in solidarity with his son Armaan.
Armaan Kohli with Sonu Nigam at his father’s funeral | Image: Varinder Chawla Aditya Pancholi also marked his presence | Image: Varinder Chawla Sonu Nigam was seen consoling Armaan Kohli | Image: Varinder ChawlaRajkumar Kohli cause of death
According to the reports, Kohli went to the bathroom this morning to take a shower. After he didn’t come out for a long time, his son Armaan broke down the door and discovered him lying on the floor. After being taken to the hospital right away, doctors pronounced the filmmaker dead.
Many large-scale, multi-star movies with large budgets have been directed by Rajkumar Kohli, including Nagin (1976), which starred Reena Roy, Sunil Dutt, Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan, Rekha, and Mumtaz. The director is also known for helming Jaani Dushman (1979), featuring his son Armaan Kohli, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and more. He has directed over fifteen films in his career as a director.
Raj Kumar Kohli is survived by his wife and son Armaan Kohli | Image: File PhotoAs a producer, Rajkumar Kohli supported Punjabi and Hindi movies as well. Among the hits he produced was Bees Saal Baad (1988), starring Vinod Mehra, Mithun Chakraborty, Dimple Kapadia, and Meenakshi Sheshadri. Gora Aur Kala (1972), Danka (1969), Dulla Bhatti (1966), Lootera (1965), Main Jatti Punjab Di (1964), Pind Di Kurhi (1963), and Sapni (1963) are a few of his producing endeavors.