Satish Kaushik, a popular actor-filmmaker, passed away in the early hours of Thursday following a heart attack. He was 66. The veteran actor was at his Delhi house when he complained of uneasiness. Actor Anupam Kher was one of the first actors from Bollywood who mourned his demise and shared the information on Twitter. Many other celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, Madhur Bhandarkar, Renuka Sahane and others also expressed their sadness at the sudden demise. Satish Kaushik had attended a Holi party a day before he suffered a heart attack.
On March 7, Satish Kaushik attended Javed Akhtar's Holi party and then celebrated Holi with the family. The next morning he went to Delhi to celebrate Holi with his NSD and childhood friends. But after playing Holi, he was feeling restless. After he complained of uneasiness, he was taken to Fortis Hospital but he died in the car late at night. He was declared dead on arrival when the family reached the hospital.
Satish Kaushik's last post on his official Twitter account was a series of pictures from the annual Holi celebrations organised by noted lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar on March 7 in Mumbai. He shared multiple pictures from the party with Akhtar, Richa-Ali and Mahima Choudhary and wrote, "Colourful Happy Fun #Holi party at Janki Kutir Juhu by @Javedakhtarjadu @babaazmi @AzmiShabana @tanviazmi met the newly wed beautiful couple @alifazal9 @RichaChadha wishing Happy Holi to everyone #friendship #festival #Holi2023 #colors."
The dead body of Satish Kaushik is currently kept in the mortuary of Deendayal Hospital in Delhi. His post-mortem started at around 11 am. After this, his body will be taken to Mumbai. If the mortal remains reach Mumbai before sunset, then the last rites will be performed at Versova crematorium today.
Earlier this year in January, Satish Kaushik had announced the wrap of the shoot of his upcoming film Kaagaz 2. The film was very close to his heart and was supposed to release soon. He was also supposed to announce Kaagaz 3. The film is the sequel of his 2021 biographical comedy film Kaagaz.
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Satish Kaushik is known for his comic roles as 'Calendar' in "Mr India", 'Pappu Pager' in "Deewana Mastana" among many others. He also gave sterling performances in other films like "Ram Lakhan" and "Saajan Chale Sasural". He directed Sridevi's film, "Roop Ki Rani, Choron Ka Raja" and later "Prem", both disasters, but he got his big hit with "Hum Aapke Dil Me Rehte Hain" and also "Tere Sang", among many others.
He is survived by his wife and 10-year-old daughter.
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