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Satish Kaushik studied at the prestigious National School of Dramatic Art. (File) The sudden death of actor and director Satish Chandra Kaushik has shocked the Hindi film industry today. Several artists recalled their memories with the actor, who popularly played the role of "Calendar" in Anil Kapoor starring Mr India, and paid tribute to him on social media. Kaushik died of a heart attack on the way to hospital, his close friend and actor Anupam Kher said today. He was 66 years old.
Kher also shared a heartfelt note to his "best friend."
जानता हूँ "मृत्यु ही इस दुनिया का अंतिम सच है!" पर ये बात जीते जी कभी अपने जिगरी दोस्त #satashkaushik के बारे लिखूँगा, ये मैंने सपने में नहीं सोचा था ।45 स Gas Life will never be the same without you satisfied! ओम् शांति! 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/WC5Yutwvqc
"I know that 'death is the last truth of this world!' But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this about my best friend #SatishKaushik in my life. What a sudden interruption in a friendship of 45 years! Life I will NEVER be the same without you SATISH! Om Shanti," Kher tweeted in Hindi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was one of the first politicians to console the actor's death.
Deeply saddened by the sudden passing of actor, director and writer Satish Kaushik Ji. His contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will be remembered. My condolences to his bereaved family and supporters. om shanti shanti
"Deeply saddened by the sudden passing of actor, director and writer Satish Kaushik Ji. His contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will be forever remembered. My condolences to his family and bereaved fans. Om Shanti Shanti" Shah said. . in a tweet.
Actor Abhishek Bachchan called the actor's death a "great loss" for the film industry.
Shocked to learn of the passing of our beloved Satish Kaushik ji. A very sweet, kind and loving person. Always happy and smiling. A great loss to our industry. Rest in peace dear Uncle Satish. We will all miss you. 🙏🏽
"Shocked to learn of the passing of our beloved Satish Kaushik ji. A very sweet, kind and loving person. Always happy and smiling. A great loss to our industry. Rest in peace dear Uncle Satish. We will all miss you," he said. he declares. has said.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh called Kaushik a "silent teacher" and said his legacy will live on.
I can't believe you're gone. Your warm laugh still rings in my ears. Thank you for being a kind and generous coactor, thank you for being a silent teacher. We will miss you, your legacy will live on in our hearts. #SatishKaushik ji #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/JpZ6K2ETkr
"I can't believe you're gone. Your warm laughter 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." the actor tweeted.
Actor Kangana Ranaut said he was a "kind and genuine man" and her "biggest cheerleader".
I woke up to this terrible news, he was my biggest cheerleader, a successful actor and director #SatishKaushik ji personally he was also a very kind and genuine man, I loved directing him in Emergency. He will be missed, Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vwCp2PA64u
"Woke up to this horrible news, he was my best entertainer, a successful actor and director #SatishKaushik ji personally he was also a very nice and genuine man, I loved directing him in Emergency. We will miss him Om Shanti." said the actor.
Satish Kaushik will be sorely missed by the film fraternity and his millions of fans, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted.
I am so shocked to learn of the passing of actor and director Satish Kaushik ji who has always been vibrant, energetic and full of life. He will be greatly missed by the movie fraternity and millions of fans. My deepest condolences to his family members. . #OmShanti.🙏 @satishkaushik2 pic.twitter.com/Q9Sd0M1f28
“I am so shocked to learn of the passing of actor and director Satish Kaushik ji, who has always been vibrant, energetic and full of life. He will be greatly missed by the movie fraternity and millions of fans. My sincere condolences to his #OmShanti family members," he said.
Satish Kaushik studied at the prestigious National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India. He acted in movies like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Udta Punjab, Mr India, Deewana Mastana. He also directed movies like Tere Naam and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai.
