The Indian film industry was left in shock and mourning as news broke out on March 8, 2023 in Gurgaon, that renowned actor and director Satish Kaushik had passed away at the age of 66. He was known for his versatility and had appeared in numerous Bollywood movies, as well as directing some successful films such as ‘Tere Naam’ and ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai.’ His body is brought to Mumbai.
The news of his untimely demise was met with an outpouring of grief and condolences from his colleagues, friends, and fans on social media. Anupam Kher, who had worked with Kaushik in several movies, took to Twitter to express his sadness at the loss of his dear friend. He wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the news of Satish Kaushik’s demise. He was a wonderful person, a talented actor, and a brilliant director. May his soul rest in peace.”
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
Kangana Ranaut, who had starred in Kaushik’s directorial venture ‘ also mourned his loss on Twitter. She wrote, “I am in shock to hear about the passing away of Satish Kaushik. He was a great artist, and his contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.”
Kaushik had a long and illustrious career in the film industry, having acted in more than 100 movies in a career spanning over three decades. He had won critical acclaim for his roles in movies such as ‘Jaane Bhi Do yaaro,’ ‘Woh 7 Din,’ and ‘Mandi.’ He had also worked in television shows such as ‘Choti Bahu’ and ‘Bharat Ek Khoj.’
Kaushik’s sudden demise has left a void in the film industry, and his contributions will always be remembered by his fans and colleagues. The industry has lost a talented actor and director, and his legacy will live on through his work. The heartfelt condolences and messages of love pouring in from all corners of the world are a testament to the impact he had on the lives of those who knew him.
