On demise of filmmaker Rajkumar Kohli, Suniel Shetty weeps and says, ‘This is a big loss’

It is a sad day for movie buffs in India, especially those who enjoyed watching movies during the 1960s and 1970s. Veteran filmmaker Rajkumar Kohli passed away this morning. He was 93. As per reports, Rajkumar entered the shower in the morning and remained inside longer than usual. Growing concerned, his son Armaan eventually broke down the door, only to discover his father collapsed on the floor. The filmmaker's funeral is said to be scheduled for Friday evening.

Several people in the Indian film fraternity expressed their condolences.

Suniel Shetty weeps and says, ‘This is a big loss’

Speaking with news agency ANI this evening, actor Suniel Shetty got overwhelmed with emotions and said that this is a big loss for him as well as the industry.

He said, “He was a lovely person, a very good-looking producer-director, and a very humble man. He will be missed because I know that people love him. His son Armaan is a good friend of mine, so heartfelt condolences to him and the family. This is a big loss."

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Rajkumar Kohli: An obituary

Rajkumar Kohli, an esteemed Indian film director, gained fame for helming numerous Bollywood hits. Notable among them are the 1966 Dulla Bhatti and 1970s Lootera, featuring Dara Singh and Nishi (who later married Kohli). His repertoire includes ensemble cast films like Nagin (1976), Jaani Dushman (1979), Badle Ki Aag, Naukar Biwi Ka, and Raaj Tilak (1984), frequently starring actors such as Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, and actresses Reena Roy and Anita Raj.

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In the early 1990s, Kohli introduced his son Armaan Kohli in the multi-starrer action film Virodhi (1992). He directed his son again in Aulad Ke Dushman (1993) and Qahar (1997). After a hiatus, he made a comeback in 2002, relaunching his son in a film reminiscent of his classic 1970s works like Nagin and Jaani Dushman, titled Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani.

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