Mahabharat actor Satish Kaul passes away at 74 due to Covid-19 complications
The late actor’s sister Sushma Kaul said, “He had a fever for the last five-six days and wasn’t keeping well. So, on Thursday, we admitted him to the hospital here and then we learnt he had tested positive for coronavirus.”
New Delhi: Veteran actor Satish Kaul who essayed the role of Lord Indra in the popular TV show ‘Mahabharata’ and who acted in around 300 Punjabi and Hindi films passed away on Saturday due to Covid-19 related complications.
Satish breathed his last at the Bhagwan Ram Charitable Hospital in Ludhiana here. He was 74. Dr Divya Kumari spoke to ANI and said that Satish was admitted to the hospital on April 8, and was facing breathing issues. He developed a fever six days ago.
He had tested positive for Covid-19 and with his oxygen saturation level was dipping. His condition worsened today and he passed away at 1:45 pm.
She stated that the late actor’s body would be handed over to the caretaker.
The late actor’s sister Sushma Kaul said, “He had a fever for the last five-six days and wasn’t keeping well. So, on Thursday, we admitted him to the hospital here and then we learnt he had tested positive for coronavirus.”
Condolence messages pour in:
“Even after testing positive for COVID-19, he was in a good condition. I spoke to him in the morning where he said that he is fine and suddenly a few hours later, I got a call saying he is no more,” she added.
Sad to know about the demise of well known actor of Hindi & Punjabi films Satish Kaul in #Ludhiyana due to #COVID19 .
He was unwell since a long time .
Heartfelt condolences to his family & near ones .ॐ शान्ति ! pic.twitter.com/vnyP7X8Iyl
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) April 10, 2021
Saddened to know about the demise of veteran Punjabi actor #SatishKaul ji.
May the Almighty rest his soul in peace. pic.twitter.com/rzBoN4WpYm— Harbhajan Mann (@harbhajanmann) April 10, 2021
Saddened to know about the demise of actor #SatishKaul, perhaps the first superstar of Punjabi film industry, who was afflicted with #COVID19. I offer deep condolences to the near ones of the award winning actor. May the Almighty rest his soul in peace. pic.twitter.com/xWFqssSVIZ
— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) April 10, 2021
R.I.P Satish Kaul ?
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for teaching me Acting & giving me an opportunity as an Actor !
I would be always thankful in my whole life to you for this !
You will be always remembered
?#Satishkaul pic.twitter.com/uX7rASppj0
— Mayaur Verma (@mayurvermaa) April 10, 2021
Rest in peace #SatishKaul ji ?
The man who played lord Indra in B R Chopra’s Mahabharat from 89 – 90 !! pic.twitter.com/6vqZMswzVq
— Thakur Anoop Singh (@theindianthakur) April 10, 2021
Saddened to learn about the passing away of popular Punjabi actor Shri Satish Kaul. He had tested #COVID19 positive and was under treatement. My condolences to his family & admirers. OM SHANTI! #SatishKaul pic.twitter.com/t0FMGl16kH
— Som Parkash (@SomParkashBJP) April 10, 2021
He has worked in over 300 Hindi and Punjabi movies. He has featured in films such as Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Aunty No 1 , Zanjeer, Yaraana, Ram Lakhan among others. Apart from Mahabharat, he also featured in the TV show Vikram Aur Betaal.
