Diwali fireworks clash with hospital location, Kunal Kohli speaks out

Mumbai – On the festive evening of Diwali, director Kunal Kohli used his X account to highlight a dangerous clash between firecracker celebrations and a city hospital’s gate. While accompanying his mother to an emergency appointment, Kohli saw bright, high‑power fireworks launched right outside the building’s entrance.

He wrote that he politely requested the crowd to move the larger fireworks away from the gate, suggesting they continue with smaller, safer crackers elsewhere. A man in the crowd retorted that the hospital was misplaced and had been enduring such fireworks for 40 years, dismissing Kohli’s concern.

Kohli’s appeal reflects his deep ties to the Indian entertainment world. He first entered the industry directing television serials like “Trikon,” then moved on to music videos. His directorial debut, “Mujhse Dosti Karoge,” featured a star‑packed cast, and his 2004 film “Hum Tum” garnered critical and commercial success, earning him a Filmfare Best Director award.

The director’s most recent film, “Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story,” released in 2025, showcases new faces alongside seasoned actors such as Nisha Aaliya and Lillete Dubey. The story revolves around an accidental meeting that blossoms into a second‑chanced romance.

Kohli’s public message calls for greater awareness of hospital safety zones during Diwali, urging authorities and citizens alike to ensure that celebrations do not endanger patients or medical personnel.