Festive celebrations often bring joy, but public apathy during emergencies can create shocking situations. Filmmaker Kunal Kohli recently experienced a distressing incident on Diwali night when he was forced to rush his ailing mother to a medical facility, only to encounter reckless behavior right outside the gates.
Rushing to the Hospital on Diwali Night
Sharing his harrowing ordeal on the social media platform X, Kunal Kohli detailed how he had to take his mother to the Hinduja Hospital in an emergency situation. To his utter dismay, he discovered that a group of people was bursting deafening bombs and loud firecrackers directly outside the hospital entrance, completely disregarding the patients inside.
A Shocking and Defiant Response
Driven by concern for the patients, the filmmaker approached the revellers and politely requested them to avoid bursting loud bombs right outside the hospital gates, suggesting they could celebrate with other lighter fireworks elsewhere. However, his earnest appeal was met with utter defiance. Kohli revealed that one of the men argued back, claiming aggressively that the hospital itself was built in the wrong location and stating that they had been living in the area for 40 years before continuing to burst loud firecrackers.
Directorial Career and Major Milestones
Kunal Kohli began his journey in the entertainment industry by directing television shows and music videos, starting his TV direction career with the serial Trikon. He made his feature film directorial debut with Mujhse Dosti Karoge, which starred Hrithik Roshan, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles. His major breakthrough came in 2004 with the release of the romantic comedy Hum Tum, starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, which earned him widespread acclaim and the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Director.
Recent Releases
His body of work as a filmmaker extends across various romantic and dramatic themes. His latest directorial venture, Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story, was released in 2025. The film features Vardhan Puri and Kaveri Kapoor in the lead roles, with Nisha Aaliya and Lilette Dubey supporting them. The story revolves around an unexpected encounter and a second chance at finding romance.
