Rajkumar Kohli was a renowned Indian director and producer in Bollywood and Punjabi cinema, known for multi-actor projects like Nagin and Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani. |
He passed away in November 2023 in Mumbai due to a cardiac arrest. |
In 1947, during the partition of India, he migrated from Pakistan to India and began his career in the Punjabi film industry. |
Over time, he transitioned to Bollywood where he gained fame as a filmmaker. |
Among his notable works are Punjabi films like Pind Di Kurhi, Main Jatti Punjab Di, and Dulla Bhatti. |
He also directed several Hindi films, including Nagin, Jaani Dushman, Badle Ki Aag, Naukar Biwi Ka, Raaj Tilak, and Pati Patni Aur Tawaif. |
Rajkumar Kohli was recognized for his movies featuring multiple popular actors like Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, and Anita Raj. |
Armaan Kohli’s friend and publicist, Vijay Grover, shared that Rajkumar Kohli was found unconscious in the bathroom on 24 November 2023. |
After Armaan discovered him, Rajkumar was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead due to a cardiac arrest. |
His funeral took place later that day, and he is survived by his wife and son. |