Mumbai: Condolences poured as actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik passed away following a heart attack early Thursday morning. He was 66.
Confirming the news, his close friend and industry colleague Anupam Kher expressed shock over his sudden demise in a tweet: “I know “death is the ultimate truth of this world!” But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend #SatishKaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on a friendship of 45 years!! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH! Om Shanti!”
According to Kher, Kaushik was at a friend’s home in Delhi when he complained of uneasiness. “He felt uneasy and he told driver to take him to the hospital and on the way he suffered a heart attack around 1 am,” he told PTI.
His body is at the Fortis hospital, Gurugram, and will be brought to Mumbai after postmortem, reports said.
He is survived by his wife Shashi and 11-year-old daughter Vanshika.
An alumnus of the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India, Kaushik was best known for his roles in films such as “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron”, “Mr India”, “Deewana Mastana”, and “Udta Punjab”.
Condolences Pour In
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
Today, we’ve lost one of the finest of the film industry. His memory will be a blessing to all those who knew and loved him. Heartfelt condolences to the family. #RestInPeace #SatishKaushik pic.twitter.com/3UWxP4cOb5
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) March 9, 2023
A wonderful Actor with perfect comic timing, an amazing Director, A regarded alumni from National School Of Drama. Left us too soon #SatishKaushik Ji
Lots of Love and Power to the Family
Rest In Peace 💫 pic.twitter.com/rnBiNVE6Qg— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) March 9, 2023
Can’t believe you are gone. Your hearty laugh still rings in my ears. Thank you for being a kind and generous co actor, thank you for being a silent teacher. You will be missed, your legacy will live on in our hearts. #SatishKaushik ji #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/JpZ6K2ETkr
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 9, 2023
Heart breaking news of #SatishKaushik ji passing away. Can’t believe it. He was such a happy person.
May God grant strength to the family and our industry to overcome this loss.
Om Shanti! pic.twitter.com/ZbdonFr6dB— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) March 9, 2023
What upsetting news. Our beloved #SatishKaushik ji has left for his heavenly abode 🙏🏻. My deepest condolences to the family. An artist and director par excellence , Satish ji has left us with great memories. Hungry for more , my heart shouts out “Calendar …Khaana Lao” 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/keFCFAQjk9
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) March 9, 2023
Director Madhur Bhandarkar also paid his last respects and said that the actor was always vibrant, energetic, and full of life.
