Rajkumar Kohli

Producer

Indian Lahore, Punjab, British India (now India)

Quick Info

ProfessionProducer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/09/1930
Age93 years (died on 24, Nov, 2023)
BirthplaceLahore, Punjab, British India (now India)
Date of Death24/11/2023

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name: Rajkumar Kohli
Profession(s): Producer, Director
Rajkumar Kohli was a prominent Indian film director and producer known for directing multi-starrer Bollywood films in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly supernatural thrillers with ensemble casts.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack

Personal Life

Place of Death: Mumbai
Death Cause: Cardiac Arrest

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married

Family

SpouseNishi Kohli (Actress)
Children
  • 2
  • (Deceased)
  • (Actor)
  • Armaan Kohli (Actor)
  • Karan Kohli (Deceased)

Career

Debut
As a Producer
Punjabi FilmSapni (1963)
Hindi FilmLootera (1965)
As a Director
Hindi FilmKahani Hum Sab Ki (1973)
Last FilmJaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)
Notable Films
  • Nagin (1976)
  • Jaani Dushman (1979)
  • Raaj Tilak (1984)
  • Badle Ki Aag (1982)
  • Naukar Biwi Ka (1983)
  • Pati Patni Aur Tawaif (1990)
Box Office SuccessJaani Dushman (1979) grossed 4.5 crores at the box office and was among the top-grossing films of that year, surpassed only by films like Suhaag and Sargam.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. 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.
2. He passed away in November 2023 in Mumbai due to a cardiac arrest.
3. In 1947, during the partition of India, he migrated from Pakistan to India and began his career in the Punjabi film industry.
4. Over time, he transitioned to Bollywood where he gained fame as a filmmaker.
5. Among his notable works are Punjabi films like Pind Di Kurhi, Main Jatti Punjab Di, and Dulla Bhatti.
6. He also directed several Hindi films, including Nagin, Jaani Dushman, Badle Ki Aag, Naukar Biwi Ka, Raaj Tilak, and Pati Patni Aur Tawaif.
7. Rajkumar Kohli was recognized for his movies featuring multiple popular actors like Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, and Anita Raj.
8. Armaan Kohli’s friend and publicist, Vijay Grover, shared that Rajkumar Kohli was found unconscious in the bathroom on 24 November 2023.
9. After Armaan discovered him, Rajkumar was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead due to a cardiac arrest.
10. His funeral took place later that day, and he is survived by his wife and son.
11. Among his notable works are Punjabi films like Pind Di Kurhi (1963), Main Jatti Punjab Di (1964), and Dulla Bhatti (1966).
12. He introduced his son Armaan Kohli to the film industry in the multi-starrer action film Virodhi (1992) and directed him in subsequent films including Aulad Ke Dushman (1993) and Qahar (1997).
13. His films often explored supernatural themes and featured massive ensemble casts, a signature style that made him a prominent figure in mainstream Hindi cinema.
14. After a hiatus, he returned to filmmaking in 2002 with Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, a film styled after his classic 1970s works.
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