Kunal Kohli is an Indian film director, producer, actor and writer who works in Hindi films. He is the owner of a film production house ‘Kunal Kohli Productions’.
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Wiki/Biography
Kunal Kohli aka Kunal Kumar Kohli was born on Wednesday, 28 October 1970 (age 51 years; as in 2022). Their zodiac sign is Scorpio. He did his schooling from Cathedral and John Connon School, Fort, Mumbai.
Kunal Kohli during his school days
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 11″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye colour: dark brown
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Shiv Kohli and mother’s name is Yash Kohli.
Kunal Kohli’s father
Kunal Kohli’s mother with her daughter
His sister’s name is Nandini Mankar.
A collage of Kunal Kohli with his sister
wife and children
Kunal Kohli is married to Raveena Kohli. The couple adopted a daughter and named her Radha Kohli.
Kunal Kohli with his wife and daughter
religion/religious views
Kunal Kohli follows Hindu religion. He discussed spirituality and a guiding divine force that always remains with each of us. He shared that during the shooting of his film Fanaa, he had a specific vision of how things should be, but he faced some challenges along the way. However, everything worked out well and in their favor.
livelihood
TV
director
In the year 1990, Kunal Kohli started his journey as a director with the Hindi film ‘Trikon’.
triangle movie poster
Kunal directed the TV series Hichki Aur Hookup in 2021. The show streamed on Liongate’s Play and is a remake of the American comedy-drama Casual.
Hiccup and the Hookup TV series poster
host
He was the host of the Indian television show ‘Chalo Cinema’, which was aired on Zee TV. Kunal Kohli was the host of Stardust Awards Night in 2007. His co-host at the awards ceremony was Amrita Arora.
judge
Kunal Kohli judged the famous reality dance TV show Nach Baliye aired on Star Plus in 2005. He judged the children’s reality show ‘Chhota Packet Bada Dhamaka’ in 2008. In April 2014, she judged ‘Ticket to Bollywood’, a talent hunt show. The show was broadcast on NDTV Prime television channel.
video music
Kunal Kohli has directed some music videos which include ‘Mera Laung Gavacha’ (1991) by Bali Sagoo, ‘Jaana’ (1998) by Kamal Khan, ‘Tere Bin Jeena Nahi’ (1997) by Bali Brahmbhatt, ‘Jaane Kisne’ (1997) by Shiamak Davar, ‘Bole Humse Kuchh Na Gori’ (1970) by Hema Sardesai, and ‘Yeh Hai Prem’ (1998) with music by Rajshri.
movies
Critic
Kunal Kohli started his career as a film critic in 1990.
director
In 1990, Kunal Kohli started working as a director with the Hindi film ‘Trikon’. He said ‘Will you be friends with me?’ Has directed many Hindi films like. (2002), ‘Hum Tum’ (2004), ‘Fanaa’ (2006), ‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’ (2008), and ‘Teri Meri Kahani’ (2012).
Teri Meri Kahani movie poster
Kunal released a spy thriller film ‘Lahore Confidential’ in February 2021. The film premiered on the OTT platform ZEE5.
Lahore Confidential movie poster
In 2018, he directed the Telugu film ‘Next Ent’.
the creator
In 2010, Kunal Kohli worked as a producer in the Hindi film ‘Break Ke Baad’. Danish Aslam has directed this charming story, starring Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan in the lead roles. Their on-screen chemistry enthralled the audience.
Movie poster after the break
Author
Kunal Kohli wrote films like ‘Mujhse Dosti Karoge’ (2002), ‘Hum Tum’ (2004), ‘Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic’ (2008), ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’ (2012), and ‘Phir Se’ (2018) . ,
actor
Kunal Kohli made his acting debut in 2015 with the Hindi film ‘Phir Se’. He played the role of Jai Khanna in the film. It was the first Indian film to be released on a global streaming platform.
again movie poster
Controversy
Allegation of copyright infringement
Famous scriptwriter and director Jyoti Kapoor has accused Kunal Kohli of shamelessly copying his script for the film ‘Phir Se’. The allegation was significant because Kohli, as both director and writer, was involved in a copyright infringement controversy. Despite this, Kohli tried to justify himself by mentioning his collaboration with other writers, Renuka Kunzru and Shibani Bathija, without any problem. However, the highest judicial authority, the Supreme Court, recognized the similarity between Kapoor’s script and the plot of ‘Phir Se’, and supported his claims. The Supreme Court has ruled that Kunal Kohli will have to pay a compensation of Rs 25 lakh and give credit to the story of the film. This entire matter was resolved after eight months of legal battle.
award
- 2004: Filmfare Award for Best Director for the film ‘Hum Tum’.
- 2005: Global Film Award for Best Dialogue for the film ‘Hum Tum’
pony
He has got his daughter’s name tattooed in Hindi on his arm.
Kunal Kohli’s daughter’s name tattoo
Favorite
- Holiday destinations: Delhi, Kashmir
Facts/General Knowledge
- Kunal Kohli lost 18 kg for the Bollywood film ‘Phir Se’.
- Kunal Kohli prefers traditional theaters over any OTT platform. He believes that creativity is severely curtailed in OTT platforms. In an interview, Kunal said,
In a film, you set about creating something in your vision. With OTT, you’re executing someone else’s vision to the best of your abilities. Platforms believe they know their audience and they don’t want to move away from that.
- In 2017, Kunal Kohli was mesmerized by the beautiful artworks displayed at the famous Kala Ghoda Art Festival.
- During an interview with Shahrukh Khan in 2014, Kunal Kohli was asked about the last Hindi film which he disliked. He revealed that the last Hindi film he disliked was Delhi 6. When he was asked the reason for this, he said that he was not a fan of the Kalabandar theme in the film.
- During an interview, Kunal Kohli expressed his happiness about working in the film ‘Hum Tum’. He also admitted that he could not play both the roles of a film critic and a film director simultaneously as it would be difficult to justify both positions.
- In an interview, Kunal Kohli praised Kajol and described her as an optimistic person who can bring positivity in any situation.
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