Actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik dies at 66

Actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik died at the age of 66 on Wednesday, after suffering a heart attack. His mortal remains are at the Fortis hospital in Gurugram and will be brought to Mumbai after postmorten procedures, as per an Indian Express report. It also added that the late actor was in Gurugram to see someone when he suffered from a heart attack in the car.

Close friend of Satish and actor, Anupam Kher, shared a photo of them, and wrote on social media, "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 #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!”

A multi-faceted artist, Satish worked in the various departments of the entertainment industry like acting, direction, production, and screenwriting.  He was an alumnus National School of Drama and Film and Television Institute of India. He is best known for his films including Mr India, Deewana Mastana, Brick Lane, Ram Lakhan, and Saajan Chale Sasural. Satish also wrote dialogues for Kundan Shah's Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron.

Some of his directorial works include Vaada, Roop Ku Rani Choron Ka Raja, Prem,  Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, among others.