Iconic actor-director Satish Kaushik has passed away on 9 March 2023 at the age of 66 due to a heart attack in the NCR.
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Kaushik made his debut with the film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro in 1983, after moving to Mumbai in 1980.
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He directed his first film, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, in 1993.
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Kaushik married Shashi Kaushik in 1985, and they lost their two-year-old child Shanu Kaushik in 1996.
They welcomed their daughter Vanshika in 2012 through surrogacy.
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He was born on April 13, 1956, in Haryana's Mahendragarh, completed his graduation from Kirori Mal College in Delhi, and later joined the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India.
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Kaushik's most memorable role was Calendar in Mr India, alongside Anil Kapoor and Sridevi.
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Kaushik also directed several movies, including critically acclaimed films like Tere Naam (2003) and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001).
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He has won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Brick Lane (2007).
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He was associated with several charitable organizations and was actively involved in social work.
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His contributions to Indian cinema will always be remembered, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers.