By PTI
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, whose comic timing in classics such as “Mr India” and “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” is still remembered, died after a heart attack while he was on his way to a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 66.
Kaushik, who acted, directed, wrote and produced a range of films over four decades and also straddled the multiple worlds of theatre, cinema, OTT and TV, was at a friend’s home in Delhi when he began to feel uneasy, his friend and colleague Anupam Kher told PTI. “He told his driver to take him to the hospital. He suffered a heart attack around 1 am on the way,” Kher told PTI.
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
The post-mortem was conducted at Delhi’s Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital. “Whenever a death is reported, we carry out routine proceedings under CrPC Section 174. The aim is to ascertain if the demise occurred under mysterious circumstances or if the person died of unnatural causes,” said Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Manoj C.
The last rites of the multi-faceted artiste will be held in Mumbai this evening, Kaushik’s manager Santosh Rai said on Thursday. “He (Kaushik) was not feeling well. So he called me up and I took him to hospital,” an emotional Rai said, recapping his last moments.
Kaushik, who grew up in Delhi’s Karol Bagh locality, always dreamed of becoming an actor. He recalled in interviews that he left for Mumbai with Rs 800, given to him by his brother-in-law, and the conviction that he would make it big. A young Kaushik worked at a textile mill during the day and spent his evenings at Mumbai’s famed Prithvi Theatre. He would eventually find work with Shekhar Kapoor as an assistant before making a mark in acting and then direction.
Kaushik’s last tweet on Tuesday was a series of photographs of him playing Holi at a Mumbai party hosted by lyricist Javed Akhtar.
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 pic.twitter.com/pa6MqUKdku
— satish kaushik (@satishkaushik2) March 7, 2023
On Wednesday, he was at a friend’s farmhouse in Delhi to celebrate the festival of colours, sources in Gurugram said. He felt dizzy late in the night and was taken to the Fortis Hospital in Gurugram, abutting Delhi, where he was declared “brought dead on arrival”, hospital sources said.
No matter how small his role was, if there was a good writer behind it, he always delivered with a Punch & his own sense of humor and made his presence felt. He played a buffoon [he was largely characterized with] with great sincerity. #SatishKaushik pic.twitter.com/yXAL2zjDRE
— Pavan Jha (@p1j) March 9, 2023
Kaushik, whose directing credits include “Tere Naam” and “Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai”, is survived by his wife and daughter.
The sudden death of the actor, an alumnus of Delhi’s National School of Drama and Pune’s Film and Television Institute of India, shocked the fraternity and those outside it.
In this Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 file photo, Bollywood actors Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik at the screening of the film ‘Kaagaz’, in Mumbai. (Photo | PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among those who condoled his death. “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,” the prime minister said.
Expressing his deep sadness, Shah said Kaushik’s “contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will always be remembered”.
Echoing him, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said Kaushik, from the state’s Mahendragarh district who was chairperson of the Haryana Film Promotion Board, will always be remembered for his unmatched acting and direction.
The tributes poured in through the morning.
Kunj Bihari, kya baat thi tumhari!You will always remain an unforgettable ‘Page’r in the Calendar.Rest in peace, #SatishKaushik ji. pic.twitter.com/RzMy0lr7Um
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) March 9, 2023
“Satish a man full of warmth love and humour was like a brother to me since almost forty years. He was twelve years younger than me. Satish ji, it was not your turn,” Akhtar said on Twitter. He also posted a photograph of the two of them from Holi.
“I know that death is the ultimate truth but never in my dreams I thought that I would have to write this about my best friend Satish Kaushik. A sudden full stop to 45 years of friendship. Life will never be the same without you Satish! Om Shanti,” Kher tweeted.
Kareena Kapoor Khan, who acted in his directorials “Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai” and “Milenge Milenge”, said on Instagram that she was “extremely heartbroken”. “Thinking of all our times together. Rest in laughter and peace,” she said.
In this Monday, April 18, 2022, file photo, Bollywood actors Satish Kaushik and Anil Kapoor during an event, in Mumbai. (Photo | PTI)
Kaushik, who played the role of Ashok, assistant to Pankaj Kapur’s corrupt contractor Tarneja in “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro”, also wrote the dialogues for the 1983 cult classic along with Ranjit Kapoor.
He paired up with a close friend and colleague Anil Kapoor in a series of films, as co-actors and as his director.
Perhaps the most remembered is Kaushik’s turn as Calendar the cook in Shekhar Kapoor’s 1987 sci-fi drama Mr India.
Kaushik’s comic pairing with Govinda yielded some of the biggest hits of the 1990s. These include Swarg, Saajan Chale Sasural, Deewana Mastana, Pardesi Babu, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Aunty No 1 and Haseena Maan Jayegi.
His last directorial venture was the Pankaj Tripathi starrer “Kaagaz” in 2021.
In January this year, he put out a tweet saying he had wrapped production on the sequel of the film.
RIP #SatishKaushik ji.Comedy will not be the same. Actor who brought laughter to millions through his incredible comic timing. His contribution to the world of Hindi Cinema will be remembered forever.Courtesy- Venus pic.twitter.com/9EryylTm13
— Bollywoodirect (@Bollywoodirect) March 9, 2023
Actor Salman Khan, who worked with Kaushik on a number of films and most memorably in his directorial “Tere Naam”, posted an emotional tribute on Twitter.
“Always loved cared n respected him n shall alway remember him for the man that he was. May his soul rest in peace n strength to family n loved ones. #RIP Satish Ji (sic),” Salman wrote.
Govinda, another frequent collaborator, remembered Kaushik as someone whose performances will stand the test of time. “Every actor acts, but he was someone who would understand things and then perform (woh samaj ke acting karte the). The characters played by Satish Kaushikji are part of history. They are remembered now and will always be,” the actor told PTI.
Amongst Kaushik’s last films as an actor will be the yet-to-be-released “Emergency” with Kangana Ranaut. “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,” she tweeted.
Kaushik made his mark on the small screen too with web series such as “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” by Hansal Mehta.
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
Hansal Mehta remembered Kaushik as a passionate storyteller. “Satish ji gone too soon. Don’t even know how to say that you will be missed dearly. Your hunger for better characters, your passion for stories and your love for life are irreplaceable. Our film together Ek Director Ki Maut now is no longer a film,” he said.
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, whose comic timing in classics such as “Mr India” and “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” is still remembered, died after a heart attack while he was on his way to a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 66.
Kaushik, who acted, directed, wrote and produced a range of films over four decades and also straddled the multiple worlds of theatre, cinema, OTT and TV, was at a friend’s home in Delhi when he began to feel uneasy, his friend and colleague Anupam Kher told PTI. “He told his driver to take him to the hospital. He suffered a heart attack around 1 am on the way,” Kher told PTI.
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/WC5Yutwvqcgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 8, 2023
The post-mortem was conducted at Delhi’s Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital. “Whenever a death is reported, we carry out routine proceedings under CrPC Section 174. The aim is to ascertain if the demise occurred under mysterious circumstances or if the person died of unnatural causes,” said Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Manoj C.
The last rites of the multi-faceted artiste will be held in Mumbai this evening, Kaushik’s manager Santosh Rai said on Thursday. “He (Kaushik) was not feeling well. So he called me up and I took him to hospital,” an emotional Rai said, recapping his last moments.
Kaushik, who grew up in Delhi’s Karol Bagh locality, always dreamed of becoming an actor. He recalled in interviews that he left for Mumbai with Rs 800, given to him by his brother-in-law, and the conviction that he would make it big. A young Kaushik worked at a textile mill during the day and spent his evenings at Mumbai’s famed Prithvi Theatre. He would eventually find work with Shekhar Kapoor as an assistant before making a mark in acting and then direction.
Kaushik’s last tweet on Tuesday was a series of photographs of him playing Holi at a Mumbai party hosted by lyricist Javed Akhtar.
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 pic.twitter.com/pa6MqUKdku
— satish kaushik (@satishkaushik2) March 7, 2023
On Wednesday, he was at a friend’s farmhouse in Delhi to celebrate the festival of colours, sources in Gurugram said. He felt dizzy late in the night and was taken to the Fortis Hospital in Gurugram, abutting Delhi, where he was declared “brought dead on arrival”, hospital sources said.
No matter how small his role was, if there was a good writer behind it, he always delivered with a Punch & his own sense of humor and made his presence felt. He played a buffoon [he was largely characterized with] with great sincerity. #SatishKaushik pic.twitter.com/yXAL2zjDRE
— Pavan Jha (@p1j) March 9, 2023
Kaushik, whose directing credits include “Tere Naam” and “Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai”, is survived by his wife and daughter.
The sudden death of the actor, an alumnus of Delhi’s National School of Drama and Pune’s Film and Television Institute of India, shocked the fraternity and those outside it.
In this Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 file photo, Bollywood actors Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik at the screening of the film ‘Kaagaz’, in Mumbai. (Photo | PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among those who condoled his death. “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,” the prime minister said.
Expressing his deep sadness, Shah said Kaushik’s “contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will always be remembered”.
Echoing him, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said Kaushik, from the state’s Mahendragarh district who was chairperson of the Haryana Film Promotion Board, will always be remembered for his unmatched acting and direction.
The tributes poured in through the morning.
Kunj Bihari, kya baat thi tumhari!
You will always remain an unforgettable ‘Page’r in the Calendar.
Rest in peace, #SatishKaushik ji. pic.twitter.com/RzMy0lr7Um
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) March 9, 2023
“Satish a man full of warmth love and humour was like a brother to me since almost forty years. He was twelve years younger than me. Satish ji, it was not your turn,” Akhtar said on Twitter. He also posted a photograph of the two of them from Holi.
“I know that death is the ultimate truth but never in my dreams I thought that I would have to write this about my best friend Satish Kaushik. A sudden full stop to 45 years of friendship. Life will never be the same without you Satish! Om Shanti,” Kher tweeted.
Kareena Kapoor Khan, who acted in his directorials “Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai” and “Milenge Milenge”, said on Instagram that she was “extremely heartbroken”. “Thinking of all our times together. Rest in laughter and peace,” she said.
In this Monday, April 18, 2022, file photo, Bollywood actors Satish Kaushik and Anil Kapoor during an event, in Mumbai. (Photo | PTI)
Kaushik, who played the role of Ashok, assistant to Pankaj Kapur’s corrupt contractor Tarneja in “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro”, also wrote the dialogues for the 1983 cult classic along with Ranjit Kapoor.
He paired up with a close friend and colleague Anil Kapoor in a series of films, as co-actors and as his director.
Perhaps the most remembered is Kaushik’s turn as Calendar the cook in Shekhar Kapoor’s 1987 sci-fi drama Mr India.
Kaushik’s comic pairing with Govinda yielded some of the biggest hits of the 1990s. These include Swarg, Saajan Chale Sasural, Deewana Mastana, Pardesi Babu, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Aunty No 1 and Haseena Maan Jayegi.
His last directorial venture was the Pankaj Tripathi starrer “Kaagaz” in 2021.
In January this year, he put out a tweet saying he had wrapped production on the sequel of the film.
RIP #SatishKaushik ji.
Comedy will not be the same. Actor who brought laughter to millions through his incredible comic timing. His contribution to the world of Hindi Cinema will be remembered forever.
Courtesy- Venus pic.twitter.com/9EryylTm13
— Bollywoodirect (@Bollywoodirect) March 9, 2023
Actor Salman Khan, who worked with Kaushik on a number of films and most memorably in his directorial “Tere Naam”, posted an emotional tribute on Twitter.
“Always loved cared n respected him n shall alway remember him for the man that he was. May his soul rest in peace n strength to family n loved ones. #RIP Satish Ji (sic),” Salman wrote.
Govinda, another frequent collaborator, remembered Kaushik as someone whose performances will stand the test of time. “Every actor acts, but he was someone who would understand things and then perform (woh samaj ke acting karte the). The characters played by Satish Kaushikji are part of history. They are remembered now and will always be,” the actor told PTI.
Amongst Kaushik’s last films as an actor will be the yet-to-be-released “Emergency” with Kangana Ranaut. “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,” she tweeted.
Kaushik made his mark on the small screen too with web series such as “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” by Hansal Mehta.
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
Hansal Mehta remembered Kaushik as a passionate storyteller. “Satish ji gone too soon. Don’t even know how to say that you will be missed dearly. Your hunger for better characters, your passion for stories and your love for life are irreplaceable. Our film together Ek Director Ki Maut now is no longer a film,” he said.
