Satish Kaushik was an Indian actor, director, and producer who had primarily worked in Bollywood films. He was born on April 13, 1956, in Mahendrakar, Haryana, India.
Kaushik started his career in the film industry as an assistant director to Shekhar Kapoor in the movie “Masoom” (1983). He made his acting debut in the film “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” (1983), which is now considered a cult classic.
He has acted in many successful Bollywood movies such as “Ram Lakhan,” “Saajan Chale Sasural,” “Bharat Bhagya Vidhata,” and “Brick Lane.” He has also appeared in television shows like “Kaun Banega Crorepati” and “Comedy Circus.”
Apart from acting, Satish Kaushik is also a successful director and producer. He had directed movies like “Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja,” “Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain,” and “Tere Naam.” He had produced films like “Milenge Milenge” and “Udta Punjab.”
Overall, Satish Kaushik was a versatile and talented artist who had made significant contributions to the Indian film industry.
About Family
Satish Kaushik was born into a middle-class family in Mohindergarh, Haryana, India. His father was a minor government employee, and his mother was a housewife. He has two brothers and two sisters.
Satish Kaushik was married to Shashi Kaushik, and they have a son named Shanu Kaushik. Shanu is also an actor and has worked in movies like “Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story” and “Karle Pyaar Karle.”
Contribution to Indian cinema
Satish Kaushik had won several awards for his contribution to Indian cinema. Some of his notable awards and recognitions are:
- Filmfare Awardfor Best Performance in a Comic Role for “Ram Lakhan” in 1990.
- Screen Awardfor Best Comedian for “Raja” in 1995.
- National Film Awardfor Best Feature Film in Hindi as a producer for “Teree Sang” in 2009.
- Zee Cine Awardfor Best Director for “Tere Naam” in 2004.
- IIFA Awardfor Best Performance in a Negative Role for “Brick Lane” in 2007.
- Apart from these, he has also been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri awardby the Government of India in 2019 for his contribution to the field of arts and cinema.
Recognizable movies of Satish Kaushik
Satish Kaushik has acted in several successful movies in Bollywood. Some of his best movies are:
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)
- India (1987)
- Ram Lakhan (1989)
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
- Deewana Mastana (1997)
- Satya (1998)
- Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999)
- Mohabbatein (2000)
- Brick Lane (2007)
Apart from acting, Satish Kaushik has also directed and produced several successful movies like “Tere Naam,” “Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain,” “Milenge Milenge,” and “Udta Punjab.”
Satish Kaushik Reason of Death
Today, Vintage Actor and Filmmaker passed due to Sudden heart attack while travelling in a car. Doctors tries to save Satish Kaushik , but he take his breathe in the hospital. The last rites will take place at 5PM in Mumbai. His body is brought to Mumbai, he was Delhi when he suffered a heart attack. The information of Satish Kaushik Death was given by his close friends from Bollywood such as Subhash Ghai and Anupam Kher. He died at the age of 66 on Wednesday in Delhi. At 12:30 am he was not able to breathe properly his manager Santosh Rai said while addressing the media. A very sad and sudden demise of a very fine and veteran actor Satish Kaushik Ji. May his Soul rest in Peace and family overcome with their huge loss.
Many people share their feeling by tweeting. From Prime Minister to all Bollywood Actors all are in shock by Satish Kaushik Sudden demise.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2023
Chanda Mama is gone. Deeply saddened to hear about Satish Kaushik ji’s demise. Will remember him for the spontaneous laughter he brought to the sets of Mr & Mrs Khiladi. Am sure he’s already making everyone smile in heaven. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8OYsBmSjhd
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 9, 2023
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 pic.twitter.com/YNRF4ojAvZ
— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) March 9, 2023
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
It’s just shattering that we lost our one best friend #DEAR SATISH – a man who always laughed even in worst crisis and stood by anyone in his crisis “ A great artiste.Greater human being greatest friend I know🙏🏽 left us so sudden so soon. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/jxwE1uf77m
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) March 9, 2023