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Satish Kaushik Passes Away LIVE Updates: Veteran Bollywood actor-director Satish Kaushik died after suffering a heart attack on March 8. He was 66. Anupam Kher confirmed Satish Kaushik’s death with an emotional note on social media alongside a picture of both actors. Kaushik was in Delhi when he suffered the heart attack while travelling in a car.
Several Bollywood celebrities including Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Riteish Deshmukh, Hansal Mehta, Sonu Sood and Rakul Preet Singh mourned the demise of Satish Kaushik. In a tweet in Hindi, Anupam Kher wrote, “I know “death is the Read More
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Key EventsUnion minister Amit Shah shared via Twitter, “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.”
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
Richa Chadha shared that she met Satish Kaushik 48 hours before his death. The duo celebrated Holi together at a party in Mumbai.
48 hours ago 💔💔💔 https://t.co/yuIMnHNnaX pic.twitter.com/tjDgSZ7LZr
— RichaChadha (@RichaChadha) March 9, 2023
Actor Satish Kaushik’s postmortem to be done at Delhi hospital today. He passed away after suffering a heart attack late last night.
Former Bigg Boss 16 contestant Soundarya Sharma is “shocked” and “saddened” by the sudden passing away of Satish Kaushik.
So so shocked n saddened by your sudden passing away #SatishKaushik ji💔💔💔 परसों ही तो मिले थे आप … Still in disbelief sir. Larger than life you were. Always inspired n motivated me! I’m at a loss of words! ऊं शांति 💔🙏🏼 Rest in Peace my dearest pic.twitter.com/E0ZmJf4TTS
— Soundarya Sharma (@soundarya_20) March 9, 2023
Sonu Sood remembers Satish Kaushik as “warm” and “humble” personality. He shared that Satish Kaushik was the first director he met when he came to Mumbai.
When I came to mumbai, Satish ji was the first director I met. He was so warm and humble. Gave few lessons of life that will always stay with me. RIP SIR. Will miss u always @satishkaushik2 💔 pic.twitter.com/KgY0U7jqSs
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) March 9, 2023
Sharing a throwback photo with her Chhatriwali co-star Satish Kaushik, Rakul Preet Singh tweeted, “Woke up to this terrible news.Satish ji was such an energetic, enthusiastic, happy person.lucky to have worked with you in Chatriwali but who knew this was your last.still processing it .your contribution to cinema shall be always remembered sir.condolences to the family. RIP.”
Woke up to this terrible news.Satish ji was such an energetic, enthusiastic, happy person.lucky to have worked with you in Chatriwali but who knew this was your last.still processing it .your contribution to cinema shall be always remembered sir.condolences to the family. RIP🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ssAj76jpVf
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) March 9, 2023
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn tweeted, “Woke up to the sad news of Satishji’s (Kaushik) demise. I’ve shared laughs with him on & off screen. His presence filled a frame. In life too, whenever we met, he brought a smile to my face. Condolences to his family. RIP Satish Ji.”
Woke up to the sad news of Satishji’s (Kaushik) demise. I've shared laughs with him on & off screen. His presence filled a frame. In life too, whenever we met, he brought a smile to my face. Condolences to his family. RIP Satish Ji🙏 pic.twitter.com/GTO2kFAPr3
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 9, 2023
Satish Kaushik made his last public appearance when he attended Javed Akhtar’s Holi party in Juhu on March 7.
He bid us goodbye. He passed away at the age of 66. He had recently visited Shabana Azmi and Javed Aktar holi bash. Kaushikji was visiting someone in Gurugram when his health deteriorated and he suffered a heart attack. #satishkaushik pic.twitter.com/YinNagkINg
— Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani77) March 9, 2023
Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher and Anil Kapoor were among the most popular friends trio in Bollywood. They ate together, laughed together and supported each other. However, Satish was more than a best friend to Anupam and Anil, he was their biggest cheerleader, Read the full story, here.
Sharing Satish Kaushik’s throwback photos, filmmaker Hansal Mehta wrote, “Satish ji. The film you wanted made for yourself ‘ Death of a Director’ is no longer a film. Thank you dearest Satishji for adorning my life with your warmth, generosity, goodness and talent. And yes in my next film there will be a tree called Satish.”
Satish ji. The film you wanted made for yourself ‘ Death of a Director’ is no longer a film. Thank you dearest Satishji for adorning my life with your warmth, generosity, goodness and talent. And yes in my next film there will be a tree called Satish. pic.twitter.com/8NDxIVRoBO
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 9, 2023
Riteish Deshmukh posted on Twitter, “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 sitlent teacher. You will be missed, your legacy will live on in our hearts. #SatishKaushik ji #RestInPeace.”
Manoj Joshi took to Twitter to mourn the death of his “dearest friend” Satish Kaushik. He tweeted, “I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Satish Kaushik. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers.”
I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Satish Kaushik. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/dEeCymXbZc
— Manoj Joshi (@actormanojjoshi) March 9, 2023
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh sent condolences to Satish Kaushik’s family as he mourned the demise of the veteran actor-director on social media.
💔Condolences to his family & friends.Rest in peace Satish ji ॐ शान्ति 🙏#SatishKaushik 💐 pic.twitter.com/ERIuqHCd8r
— Vineet Kumar Singh (@vineetkumar_s) March 9, 2023
Neha Dhupia has paid an emotional tribute to late actor-director Satish Kaushik, who passed away on March 8 after suffering a heart attack.
Thank you for the cinema , thank you for the laughs … rest in peace Satish Kaushik ji …. 💔My love and strength to the family … #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/uvcYt1eL4A
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) March 9, 2023
Renuka Shahane has expressed her grief over Satish Kaushik’s death. She tweeted, “I am so shocked to hear that Satish Kaushikji is no more. Just yesterday he had shared some lovely photographs of Holi and today one hears of his sad demise. Life is so unpredictable.”
I am so shocked to hear that Satish Kaushikji is no more. Just yesterday he had shared some lovely photographs of Holi and today one hears of his sad demise. Life is so unpredictable 💔 May his soul rest in eternal peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽 ॐ शांति 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) March 9, 2023
Actor Anup Soni is shocked to learn about Satish Kaushik’s demise. He retweeted Anupam Kher’s post and wrote, “Shocking… Satish Ji.”
Shocking …Satish Ji🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/etOiKTrPLv
— Anup Soni (@soniiannup) March 9, 2023
Late actor-director Satish Kaushik had attended a Holi party organised by Javed Akhtar at Janki Kutir in Juhu on March 7. He even shared a series of photos from the Holi celebrations. Read the full story, here.
Satish Kaushik passed away on March 8. The actor’s best friend, actor Anupam Kher remembered him via an Instagram post. Read the full story, here.
Satish Kaushik was set to essay the role of freedom fighter and former deputy prime minister Jagjivan Ram in Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency. He finished shooting for the film in 2022.
Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik died at the age of 66 in Gurugram. His body will be brought to Mumbai after a postmortem is conducted.
Kaushik suffered the heart attack on the way to the hospital in New Delhi, Kher told CNN-News18. His body will be brought to Mumbai on Thursday. The late actor-director even attended veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar’s Holi party on Tuesday. He had also shared a bunch of photos from his Holi celebrations with Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha, and Javed Akhtar on his official Twitter account on March 7.
Satish Kaushik, who was born on April 13, 1956, was an actor, director, producer, comedian and screenwriter. Kaushik was known for starring in movies such as “Mr India”, “Deewana Mastana,” “Ram Lakhan” and “Saajan Chale Sasural” and directing Salman Khan-starrer “Tere Naam”. He was last seen in Rakul Preet Singh starrer “Chhatriwali”. He was set to essay the role of freedom fighter and former deputy prime minister Jagjivan Ram in Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency.
Kaushik was an alumnus National School of Drama and Film and Television Institute of India. He was married to Shashi Kaushik in 1985. His son, Shanu Kaushik died in 1996 when he was just two years old. In 2012, his daughter Vanshika was born through surrogacy.
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