Prominent Indian actor-director Satish Kaushik the passes away at 66.
“I know that death is the ultimate truth, but never in my wildest dreams did I think that. I would have to write that about my closest buddy Satish Kaushik,” Kher wrote in a tweet sent out in the wee hours of Thursday.
“45 years of friendship abruptly come to an end. Without you, Satish, life will never be the same. Om Shanti,” he continued, accompanied by a black-and-white image of the couple.
The veteran revealed that Kaushik had a heart attack. In the early hours of Thursday in a statement to an Indian news outlet. The late actor was reportedly visiting a friend’s house in Delhi, the nation’s capital.
जानता हूँ “मृत्यु ही इस दुनिया का अंतिम सच है!” पर ये बात मैं जीते जी कभी अपने जिगरी दोस्त #SatishKaushik के बारे में लिखूँगा, ये मैंने सपने में भी नहीं सोचा था।45 साल की दोस्ती पर ऐसे अचानक पूर्णविराम !! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH ! ओम् शांति! 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/WC5Yutwvqc
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 8, 2023
According to Kher, Kaushik had a heart attack at one in the morning while being transported to the hospital. After feeling uneasy and asking the driver to take him there.
Many of his colleagues in the industry expressed their sorrow at the veteran’s passing. And sent their condolences to the family.
Shocked to hear of the passing of our beloved Satish Kaushik ji. A most gentle, kind and loving person. Always happy and smiling. A huge loss to our industry. Rest in peace dearest Satish uncle. We will all miss you. 🙏🏽
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) March 9, 2023
According to sources, the deceased’s body was carried to the Deen Dayal Hospital in the metropolitan area at 5.30 am and is currently being kept in the mortuary. The postmortem will be performed at 11 am. A move to Mumbai will then take place with the body.
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
The National School of Theatre and the Cinema and Television Institute of India both graduated Satish Kaushik, who was born on April 13, 1956. The movies “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron,” “Mr. India,” “Deewana Mastana,” and “Udta Punjab” are among those for which he was most known.
He also directed the cult romantic tragedy “Tere Naam” in his capacity as a filmmaker.
Woke up to this horrible news, he was my biggest cheerleader, a very successful actor and director #SatishKaushik ji personally was also a very kind and genuine man, I loved directing him in Emergency. He will be missed, Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vwCp2PA64u
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 9, 2023
The daughter and wife of Satish Kaushik are still alive.
