PM Narendra Modi Writes Letter Of Condolence To Late Satish Kaushik’s Wife

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a letter of condolence to the family of late Satish Kaushik. On Saturday, Anupam Kher shared PM Modi’s letter addressed to Satish Kaushik’s wife, Shashi Kaushik. The veteran actor, who has been remembering the late Satish Kaushik in his social media posts, also expressed Shashi’s gratitude to the Prime Minister as he tweeted on her behalf.

Expressing gratitude on behalf of Shashi Kaushik, Anupam Kher tweeted in Hindi along with the letter written by PM Modi, “Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, your sensitive letter has worked as a balm for me and our family in this hour of sorrow and grief. When the Prime Minister of the country gives condolences on the departure of a loved one, then one gets the strength to face that sorrow. On behalf of me, our daughter Vanshika, our entire family and all the fans of Satish ji, I thank you and pray to God for your long and healthy life. Regards, Shashi Kaushik.”

In the letter, PM Modi had written in Hindi, “I was very sad hearing about Satish Kaushik’s untimely death. In this difficult time, I extend my condolences to you and your family. The late Satish Kaushik was a multi-faceted personality; he made immense contribution to Indian cinema with his talent. As a great writer, actor, filmmaker and producer, he worked in different capacities and impressed in all.” He further wrote about the late Satish Kaushik in Hindi, “He was inspirational and laid a strong foundation for his family. His loss cannot be expressed in words. He may not be in this world today, but his memories and values will live on through his family…”

Actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik died of a heart attack on March 9 in Delhi. His body was brought back to Mumbai and his last rites were performed at the Versova crematorium on the same day.

Satish was last seen in the film Chhatriwali (2023). He had completed filming his part in Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ in which he will be seen as the late politician Jagjivan Ram.