Mumbai, 19 October (H.S.): Veteran actress Aruna Irani has resumed work nearly two months after the demise of her husband, filmmaker Kuku Kohli. Expressing gratitude to her fans for standing by her and encouraging her during this difficult period, the actress shared an emotional video on social media, saying that the love and support she received had given her the strength to overcome this challenging phase of her life.

In the video, Aruna said she was deeply grateful for the way people had supported her following Kuku Kohli’s death. She admitted that she had not expected so many people to stand by her during such a difficult time.

Describing her fans’ affection as a source of strength, the actress said their unwavering support had helped her return to work. She also expressed hope that their love and encouragement would remain with her until her last breath.

Filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 77 after suffering a heart attack. He was best known for directing the film ‘Phool Aur Kaante’, which marked actor Ajay Devgn’s debut in Hindi cinema.

Among Kohli’s other notable films were ‘Suhaag’, ‘Haqeeqat’, ‘Kohram’ and ‘Anari No. 1’. His demise had sent a wave of grief through the film industry.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar