Veteran actor-director Satish Kaushik passes away at 66

Satish Kaushik Passed Away: Veteran actor-writer-director Satish Kaushik died of a heart attack while he was on his way to a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 66, a PTI report said. He was remembered as `Calendar` in the film "Mr. India"  Actor Anupam Kher, his friend shared the news in a tweet early Thursday.

Thank you my dearest @satishkaushik2 for your warm and loving wishes on my birthday! You are really very generous with your praise as a true friend should be. But you also keep me grounded. Love.  https://t.co/W0MOdN5gQQ

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 8, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among those who condoled his death. "Pained by the untimely demise of noted film personality Shri Satish Kaushik ji. He was a creative genius who won hearts thanks to his wonderful acting and direction. His works will continue to entertain audiences. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister said.

Pained by the untimely demise of noted film personality Shri Satish Kaushik Ji. He was a creative genius who won hearts thanks to his wonderful acting and direction. His works will continue to entertain audiences. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2023

Expressing his deep sadness, Shah said Kaushik's "contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will always be remembered".

Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of actor, director and writer Satish Kaushik Ji. His contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to his bereaved family and followers. Om Shanti Shanti

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 9, 2023

Born in Haryana, Kaushik was an alumnus of the NSD and the FTII, and started his film career in the early 1980s. He penned the dialogues for the 1983 classic "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron", which acquired a cult following over the years.

Satish Kaushik Movies 

He is known for his comic roles as `Calendar` in "Mr. India", "Pappu Pager" in "Deewana Mastana" among many others. Kaushik also gave sterling performances in other films like "Ram Lakhan" and "Saajan Chale Sasural".

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Satish Kaushik Directed Movies 

He directed Sridevi`s film, "Roop Ki Rani, Choron Ka Raja" and later "Prem", both disasters, but he got his big hit with "Hum Aapke Dil Me Rehte Hain" and also "Tere Sang", among many others.

Many Bollywood personalities have paid tributes to the multifaceted artiste after learning about the news of his demise.

(With agency inputs)

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