{
  "id": 3476184,
  "title": "Karishma Kohli Lends Shoulder To Father Kuku Kohli's Mortal Remains, Looks Devastated; Heartbreaking Visuals Surface",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/karishma-kohli-lends-shoulder-to-father-kuku-kohlis-mortal-remains",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:47:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/karishma-kohli-lends-shoulder-to-father-kuku-kohlis-mortal-remains-looks-devastated-heartbreaking-visuals-surface"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Filmmaker Karishma Kohli was reduced to tears as she attended her father Kuku Kohli's funeral in Mumbai, clutching her father's hand as she bid him a final farewell. Images from the last rites have emerged, revealing Karishma's emotional state as she supported her father during the poignant ceremony. The veteran filmmaker, also a director, appeared deeply distressed throughout the funeral. The emotional gathering underscored the family's collective sorrow in bidding adieu to the celebrated filmmaker. This post, shared by Viral Bhayani, showcases the heartrending moment when Aruna Irani, Kuku Kohli's second wife, was seen weeping as she arrived to pay her respects. Notable figures present at the funeral included Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Sham Kaushal, Rajat Bedi, Rohit Shetty, Rajpal Yadav, Sharvari, and Raza Murad. A host of other prominent figures from the film industry were also in attendance. Kuku Kohli, a seasoned filmmaker with over three decades in Hindi cinema, passed away at the age of 77 after succumbing to a massive heart attack at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. His untimely demise left the film community grappling with the loss of a talented and prolific creator.",
  "summary": "Filmmaker Karishma Kohli was overcome with grief as she attended the funeral of her father, veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli, in Mumbai on Wednesday (August 26). Heartbreaking visuals from the last rites have surfaced, showing Karishma lending her shoulder to her father’s mortal remains as she bid him a final goodbye. Karishma, who is also a film director, appeared devastated during the funeral. Her…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Aruna Irani Breaks Down At Husband Kuku Kohli's Funeral In Mumbai; Heartbreaking Visuals Surface",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/aruna-irani-breaks-down-at-husband-kuku-kohlis-funeral-in-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-08-26T07:08:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "When Aruna Irani ‘married a married man’ Kuku Kohli: ‘Wives always blame the other woman’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/when-aruna-irani-married-a-married-man-kuku-kohli-wives-always-blame",
        "published": "2026-08-26T07:34:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}