Veteran actor-director Satish Kaushik, known for his immense contribution to the Indian film industry, passed away on Wednesday. Actor Anupam Kher informed fans about the sudden demise of Kaushik on Thursday morning in a tweet.
Kher wrote, “I know that 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, #SatishKaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on a friendship of 45 years. Life will never be the same without you, Satish! Om Shanti!”
Kher was not the only one to pay his condolences on the actor’s death; actors and politicians from across the country paid their last respects to the departed soul. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann were among others who offered condolences on the demise of
the veteran actor.
“May God give him a place at its divine feet and give strength to the family to bear this huge loss, Satish Kaushik will always be remembered for his unmatched acting and direction,” CM Khatter wrote a tributary note on Twitter while expressing his grief on the actor’s demise. SAD president Badal, in a tweet, wrote, “Shocked to learn about the passing away of Bollywood’s legendary personality #SatishKaushik. He was a wonderful actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer. My condolences to his loved ones in this difficult time.”
“The demise of eminent actor and film director Mr. Satish Kaushik is extremely sad and an irreparable loss to the film world. May Lord Shri Ram give place to the departed soul at his holy feet and give strength to the bereaved family members and his fans to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said in a tweet on Thursday. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also expressed his grief on the actor’s death, “The untimely passing of Satish Kaushik ji is very sad. Satish will always be alive in our hearts through your art…”
Reportedly, veteran actor-director Kaushik, 67, passed away due to cardiac arrest. Satish Kaushik, who belonged to the Mahendragarh district of Haryana, was holding the chairmanship of the Haryana Film Promotion Board.