Bollywood actor Satish Kaushik death news: His body will be brought to Mumbai on Thursday.Bollywood Actor Satish Kaushik death news: Actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik died at the age of 66 on Wednesday in Delhi. The news of his death left the Hindi film industry in shock with many condoling his shocking demise. Satish was in Delhi when he suffered a heart attack while travelling in a car. His body was brought to Mumbai on Thursday. The last riles were held at Versova crematorium.
His friend and colleague Anupam Kher wrote, “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!”
Satish Kaushik started his career with theatre and went on to act in Hindi cinema. He also directed a number of films.
Kartik Aaryan shared a photo with Satish Kaushik and wrote, "A great actor, a great human being, and the best landlord, I had during my struggling days in the city. Will always remember your encouraging words and laughter sir. RIP Satish Sir."
Kaushik, who died of a heart attack, had passed out of NSD in 1978 and remained a life-long admirer of the institute.
Satish Kaushik managed to shine despite the material he was given, is a testament to his talent and the warmth and spontaneity with which he made even bit roles memorable. Read Express editorial here.
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Satish Kaushik was cremated at 8:15 pm on Thursday in Mumbai. Family, friends and Bollywood celebrities paid their last respects to the actor.
Armaan Malik took to his Twitter handle and penned an emotional note for Satish Kaushik. He wrote, “Your loss is extremely personal. Aapka muskurata hua chehra dekhke main apne saare problems bhool jata tha. I’ll miss our evening walk conversations so much. RIP Satish ji Aapki bahut yaad aayegi.”
Anupam Kher looked inconsolable as he paid his last respects to Satish Kaushik.
Sanjay Dutt took to his Twitter handle and shared a throwback picture featuring Satish Kaushik. He wrote, “Rest in peace #SatishKaushik ji. You will be deeply missed by so many. Sending love and prayers to your family and loved ones during this difficult time."
Salman Khan was clicked arriving at Satish Kaushik’s residence in Mumbai to pay his last respects. The actor-filmmaker’s funeral will be held shortly.
The ambulance carrying Satish Kaushik’s mortal remains has reached the actor-filmmaker’s house in Mumbai. The funeral will be held shortly.
Ranbir Kapoor was clicked arriving at Satish Kaushik’s house in Mumbai.
Abhishek Bachchan, who was clicked arriving at Satish Kaushik’s residence, hugged Anupam Kher.
An ambulance covered with flowers was spotted arriving at Satish Kaushik’s residence in Mumbai.
Shehnaaz Gill was clicked outside Satish Kaushik’s Mumbai house as she came to pay her last respects.
Anupam Kher spoke to the media people stationed outside Satish Kaushik’s house in Mumbai.
Bollywood celebrities were spotted arriving at Satish Kaushik’s house in Mumbai to pay their last respects.
The chartered flight carrying the mortal remains of Satish Kaushik has landed in Mumbai. An ambulance will bring the mortal remains to his residence in Andheri.
Anil Kapoor shared unseen pictures with Satish Kaushik and mourned his death.
Rakul Preet and Satish Kaushik worked together in the film Chhatriwali.
Salman Khan took to his Instagram handle and dropped a picture with Satish Kaushik with a emotional caption.
Boney Kapoor was clicked arriving at Satish Kaushik's house.
Satish Shah shared via Twitter, "Bhakti Barve, Ravi Baswani,Om puri, Kundan Shah and now Satish Kaushik #Jane bhi do yaro. ???."
Arjun Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor were seen arriving at Satish Kaushik's house.
Satish Kaushik will be seen in Salman Khan's upcoming film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. A photo of the late actor from the set is doing the rounds of the internet.
Rakesh Roshan was seen arriving at Satish Kaushik's house.
Satish Kaushik's daughter Vanshika Kaushik shared a photo with him on her Instagram handle.
“We recently shot for Pop Kaun together. It is very sad news that he is no more. He was a very good actor. His comic timing was great. We have done a lot of work together. It is a big loss for the industry. Last I met him, Satish told me he was making five films. Just four days, ago we were promoting Pop Kaun together. It feels like it was just yesterday. He was like a brother to me. I'll miss him dearly.”
Sharing a rare photo of Satish Kaushik on Twitter, Karan Kundrra wrote, "Om Shanti ?? #SatishKaushik ji You will not only be remembered for your cinema but also for being a pillar of support for so many people.. an amazing human being!"
66-year-old Satish Kaushik worked in the Hindi film industry for most of his life, a glorious four-decade of ups, downs, grand success, stunning failures and a resounding comeback. For Satish Kaushik, everything that he earned, lost and recovered, was tied up with his arrival to Mumbai. Kaushik's last directorial was the 2021 human drama Kaagaz, starring Pankaj Tripathi and the director was only raring to do more. READ MORE.
Raza Murad on Thursday condoled the death of his Ram Lakhan co-star Satish Kaushik, who passed away following a heart attack at 66, and stated that "it's a loss for all of us". Talking to ANI, Murad said, "Most people just go through life; very few of them know how to live. And Satish Kaushik lived a fulfilling life. Laughing, smiling and spreading joy into the lives of others. There was this quality about him that people used to start smiling and feeling joyful just by seeing his face."
Remembering Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher said that the actor-filmmaker had finished shooting Kaagaz 2 and was looking forward to start doing theatre again. READ MORE.
A rough translation of Pankaj Tripathi’s tweet in Hindi reads, "I am very sad. We both were talking about meeting. Now I will not meet Satish Kaushik sir. I have been a part of your dream. Will now be in memories. Your unwavering trust and affection will always be with me. May God give strength to the family."
Salman Khan tweeted, "Always loved cared n respected him n shall always remember him for the man that he was. May his soul rest in peace n strength to family n loved ones. .. #RIP Satish Ji."
Kapil Sharma on Thursday shared that he was going to meet Satish Kaushik very soon. A rough translation of Kapil’s tweet in Hindi reads, "Today our beloved Shri @satishkaushik2 ji left this world. Can't believe it. We were going to meet very soon and he wanted to tell something. Didn't know that meeting will never happen. Everyone loved him. The person who spread happiness is no longer among us.”
Raj Babbar and son Arya Babbar were seen arriving at Satish Kaushik's house in Mumbai.
Vikrant Massey was seen at Satish Kaushik's residence.
Actor Saiyami Kher and Tanvi Azmi were seen arriving at Satish Kaushik's residence.
Yami Gautam Dhar shared via Twitter, "One of the finest actors with some of the most memorable performances ?? Om Shanti ??."
Tannaz Irani shared an old video of late actor Satish Kaushik and wrote, "This is how I got the role in the movie Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hain. How sweet and humble of him to mention it in the show. I've worked with him when he was my director and my first movie also was with him Hadd Kardi Aapne which we shot in Switzerland. He was so jovial and always had some story or the other to share with us!"
Sanjay Dutt took to Twitter and wrote, "Rest in peace #SatishKaushik. You will be deeply missed by so many. Sending love and prayers to your family and loved ones during this difficult time. ??."
Delhi Police shared via Twitter, "Kunj Bihari, kya baat thi tumhari! You will always remain an unforgettable 'Page'r in the Calendar. Rest in peace, #SatishKaushik ji."
Sushmita Sen took to Twitter to post, "Brilliance, goodness & that famous laughter!! Rest in Peace Sir.?Satish Kaushik #duggadugga."
Sources shared that the actor's post-mortem is done. The initial report suggests no injury mark was found over the body. Reports stated cardiac arrest as the cause of death of the actor.
Satish Kaushik moved to Mumbai by 1980, and made his debut with the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983). His first film as director was Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). READ MORE
Anup Soni came to join Satish Kaushik's family as they wait for the actor's body to arrive in Mumbai.
ANI shared photos as the mortal remains of actor-director Satish Kaushik was brought out of Delhi's Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.
Delhi Police official shared with ANI, "Delhi Police is carrying out routine proceedings under CrPC Section 174 (Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc). The aim is to ascertain if the demise occurred under mysterious circumstances or if the person died of unnatural causes."
Satish Kaushik's manager Santosh Rai said about the actor's last moments. “Satish ji went off to sleep at around 9.40 pm last night and called me to say that he was feeling restless around 10.00 pm. I was with him throughout, I didn't imagine we'd lose him like this.”
Actor Neena Gupta shared a video as she said 'goodbye' to the actor.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui tweeted, "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 ?."
In a note shared by the actor's family, Satish Kaushik's funeral procession will take place at 5 pm in Mumbai today, March 9 from his residence.
Sunny Deol tweeted, "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!"
Randeep Hooda shared via Twitter, "You have been a part of our life since our childhood.. Thanks for all the entertainment Satish ji .. om shanti ?#SatishKaushik."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Satish Kaushik's death and wrote on Twitter, "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."
Anupam Kher shared, "After his postmortem is over, we are trying to bring his mortal remains to Mumbai by air ambulance."
Johny Lever tweeted, "The 1st time I met Satish ji was in the year ‘85, he was an Ast. director on an ad film we did together & just last week we were shooting 2gethr. A great actor, director & producer. It’s a huge loss for us & the industry. Prayers & condolences for the family??Rip #satishkaushik ji."
Actor Anupam Kher told ANI, "He was an unbelievable, brilliant actor. Both of us come from lower-class families & reached this stage through sheer hard work...He was fantastic, touched people's lives. It'll be difficult for me to deal with this loss."
Priyanka Chopra shared her grief after Satish Kaushik's untimely death via her Instagram story.
Sharing a photo from March 7 Holi party, Ali Fazal posted on his Instagram, "Just Day before i met you, we played holi.. we broke bread. Now you are gone. Just like that. Too soon . This wasn’t your time sir. I dont want to say Rest, your spirit was way too evolved and infectious. It will stay with us forever. I am just sorry and gutted for the people you leave behind who have loved you so dearly. Your friends and most of all your family. ???."