Satish Kaushik was a renowned Indian film director, actor, and producer, known for his versatile range and unique sense of humor. He was born on 13th April 1956 in Dhanounda, Mahendragarh district of Haryana. He completed his schooling from DAV College in Delhi and pursued a degree in commerce from Kirorimal College, Delhi University.
Kaushik began his career as an actor in Delhi’s theater group, ‘Sambhav.’ In the late 1970s, he moved to Mumbai and worked in various television shows before making his acting debut in the film ‘Masoom’ in 1988, directed by Shekhar Kapur. He soon became a prominent actor in Bollywood, delivering iconic performances such as the adorable Calendar guy in ‘Mr. India,’ Pappu Pager in ‘Deewana Mastana,’ and the lovable Sharafat Ali in ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,’ who bought stolen stuff in the chor bazaar.
Apart from acting, Kaushik had a successful career as a director, making his directorial debut in 1993 with ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja.’ Despite the film’s commercial failure, he went on to direct many successful films such as ‘Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain,’ ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai,’ and ‘Tere Naam.’ He also produced and acted in several films.
Kaushik’s contributions to the Bollywood industry were immense. He was a prominent figure in the theater industry, writing and directing plays such as ‘Gangs of Gadbadpur’ and ‘Ek Mamooli Aadmi.’ He also worked in several international projects, including the British film ‘Brick Lane.’
Satish Kaushik’s passing on 9th March 2023 was a profound loss for the Bollywood fraternity and his fans worldwide. He will always be remembered for his remarkable performances in various roles, including the adorable Calendar guy in ‘Mr. India,’ Pappu Pager in ‘Deewana Mastana,’ and the lovable Sharafat Ali in ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,’ who bought stolen stuff in the chor bazaar. Kaushik’s contributions to the film industry will continue to inspire generations of aspiring actors and filmmakers. His unique sense of humor and versatile range will always be remembered in the Bollywood industry.
Satish Kaushik was last seen at a Holi Party hosted by Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi on the 7th March 2023, where he was in his usual jovial mood as he greeted all the paps. His sudden demise has left a void in the Bollywood industry that will be difficult to fill. @iambollywoodbaba
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