New Delhi: Much loved actor-director Satish Kaushik passed away at the age of 66 due to a heart attack. While the film fraternity paid condolences on his demise, PM Narendra Modi also shared a tweet to express grief as Indian cinema lost one of its gems. Paying condolences, PM Modi wrote that Satish Kaushik was a ‘creative genius’ and won hearts with his acting and direction.
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
Not just the Prime Minister, but many political leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid condolences.
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
फ़िल्म निर्देशक एवं प्रसिद्ध अभिनेता श्री सतीश कौशिक जी का निधन फ़िल्म जगत के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है।
ईश्वर पुण्यात्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान एवं शोक संतप्त परिजनों, प्रसंशकों को यह असीम कष्ट सहन करने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) March 9, 2023
His substantial contributions to Indian cinema, artistic creations, and performances will be cherished and remembered for a long time to come. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. Omm Shanti
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 9, 2023
Deeply shocked and saddened at the demise of #SatishKaushik ji. Have known him since I was very young. My memories of him are that of an ever smiling happy man who loved to keep surroundings happy. You will be missed. A lot. You will continue to bring smile to our hearts. #RIP pic.twitter.com/8WrN5gFS0k
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) March 9, 2023
Actor and friend Anupam Kher was the first one to break the news of Kaushik’s untimely demise. The film fraternity came together and paid condolence to Satish Kaushik’s family and also poured in heartfelt messages.
जानता हूँ “मृत्यु ही इस दुनिया का अंतिम सच है!” पर ये बात मैं जीते जी कभी अपने जिगरी दोस्त #SatishKaushik के बारे में लिखूँगा, ये मैंने सपने में भी नहीं सोचा था।45 साल की दोस्ती पर ऐसे अचानक पूर्णविराम !! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH ! ओम् शांति! ??? pic.twitter.com/WC5Yutwvqc
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 8, 2023
The actor passed away due to a heart attack in Gurugram.
He started acting with the theatre society ‘The Players’ in Kirori Mal College and went on to learn the craft in NSD and FTII. Based in Karol Bagh, Satish Kaushik shifted to Mumbai to make a career in films. He started with Shekhar Kapoor as an assistant director in ‘Masoom’ and went on to write, act and direct in some of the most notable Hindi films.
In the 80s, he became a known face with David Dhawan’s comedies and in his direction, he won everyone’s hearts with the Salman Khan starrer ‘Tere Naam’.
