Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mourned the demise of noted actor-director Satish Kaushik who passed away following a heart attack, and extended condolences to his family and admirers. Calling Satish Kaushik a creative genius, Prime Minister Modi said he won hearts by his wonderful acting and direction.
“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,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
Satish Kaushik, known for his memorable comic roles in films such as “Jaane Bhi do Yaaro” and “Mr India”, was at a friend's home in Delhi when he complained about uneasiness late Wednesday night.
The mortal remains of the veteran actor will be brought to Mumbai today for his final rites.
Bollywood celebrities including Javed Akhtar, Kangana Ranaut, Priyanka Chopra, Madhur Bhandarkar, Manoj Bajpayee, and Soni Razdan expressed grief and paid their tributes to Kaushik.
Taking to Twitter, Javed Akhtar shared a photo with Satish from their recent Holi celebrations. He wrote, “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."
Priyanka Chopra shared a photo of Satish on her Instagram Stories. She wrote, “Om shanti Satish sir. Papa and you will be talking and laughing as you always did. You will be very missed. Thank you for bringing so much laughter into our lives. Sending love, prayers and strength to the family.”
Kangana shared a picture featuring herself and Satish Kaushik as they shook hands. She wrote, "Woke up to this horrible news, he was my biggest cheerleader, a very successful actor and director Satish Kaushik ji personally was also a very kind and genuine man, I loved directing him in Emergency. He will be missed, Om Shanti."
Manoj Bajpayee reacted to a tweet about Satish's death. He wrote, "Completely shocked to read this! What a great loss for all of us and his family! Condolences to his family and friends! May you rest in peace Satish Bhai (brother)!"
Madhur Bhandarkar posted a photo with Satish in which the duo sat together while posing for the camera. Satish was seen smiling in the photo as he was dressed in a floral shirt under a purple jacket and denims.
Madhur wrote, "I am so shocked to hear the demise of actor-director Satish Kaushik ji, who was always vibrant, energetic and full of life, he will be missed immensely by the film fraternity and millions of admires. My deepest condolences to his family members. Om Shanti (folded hands emoji) @satishkaushik2."
Anupam Kher shared a black-and-white photo on Twitter featuring himself and Satish. He captioned the post, "I know "death is the ultimate truth of this world!" But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend Satish Kaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on friendship of 45 years!! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH! Om Shanti! (broken heart emojis)."
Reacting to it, actor Soni Razdan tweeted, "Sad beyond belief at this tragic news." Soni also shared a post and wrote, "Shocked and heartbroken to hear our contemporary @satishkaushik2 is no more. Many of us met him for the first time while we were shooting Mandi. He was a jolly gentle soul always laughing. It’s very hard to believe he’s gone. RIP dear Satish we will miss you terribly."
Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan took to her Instagram Stories and re-shared a post. She wrote, "Too sudden and too sad..the kindest, happiest man." Actor Arbaaz Khan shared a bunch of pictures on Twitter with the kate actor. The photos also starred his brothers Salman Khan and Sohail Khan. He wrote, "RIP Satish ji. You will be missed. Om Shanti."
Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan took to her Instagram Stories and re-shared a post.
Subhash Ghai shared a picture on Instagram also featuring Satish. He wrote, "It’s just heart-shattering news for me 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. He left us so sudden so soon. I m sad. All at @whistling_woods @muktaartsltd @muktaa2cinemas Om shanti."
Satish was best known for his roles in films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Mr India, Deewana Mastana, and Udta Punjab. As a director, his most popular films are Salman Khan-starrer Tere Naam and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tusshar Kapoor. Satish who was born on April 13, 1956, was an actor, director, producer, comedian, and screenwriter.