The renowned actor passed away late Wednesday night at the age of 66 years after suffering a heart attack. Anupam Kher first took to social media Thursday early morning to confirm the death of his decades-old friend.
Even as the sudden demise of Satish Kaushik cast a pall of gloom on the film fraternity as well as movie fans across the country, Delhi Police on Thursday said the much-adored actor and filmmaker felt uneasy after dinner around 12 am.
Just a day before his death, actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik shared a series of happy and colourful images from a Holi bash thrown by veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar and his actor wife Shabana Azmi at their Mumbai residence.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condoled the demise of director and actor Satish Kaushik and said that it is an irreparable loss to the film industry.
Chouhan on Thursday said, "I pray to God to give peace to the departed soul of late Kaushik and give strength to the family members to bear this loss."
Our friendship goes back to college days in Delhi. Very old bond...Whether we met or not... He is no more. It's very sad and scary. It's tough time for his wife Shashi and little daughter Vanshika. May God give them strength to tide over this situation. I am always with them. What more can I
Speaking exclusively to ANI, Babbar said, "I have lost my younger brother today. My family is in deep mourning to hear this sad news because for decades Satish Kaushik was a part of my family."