Calendar, Pappu Pager, Kashiram -- the list of memorable roles played by Bollywood actor-director Satish Kaushik is endless. Satish Kaushik who was seen enjoying himself at Javed Akhtar's Holi party suddenly passed away after suffering a heart attack. But he has left behind a legacy of iconic films and roles
Satish Kaushik found his fame in Bollywood with Mr India starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Amrish Puri. He played the iconic character of a cook named Calendar. He was also an Assistant Director in the film. ‘Calendar khana do’, became an iconic dialogue from the movie
Satish Kaushik as Kashiram in Ram Lakhan managed to tickle funny bones in this otherwise high-intensity drama film starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff and others
Satish played a contract killer in Govinda, Anil Kapoor, and Juhi Chawla’s 1997 film as Pappu Pager. His perfect portrayal of a villain became one of the highlights of Deewana Mastana
Satish Kaushik who wrote the dialogues for Jane Bhi Do Yaaron played the role of Ashok Namboodirippad, who was the brother of the corrupt contractor in the movie. It also starred Naseeruddin Shah in a lead role
Akshay Kumar mourned the death of Satish Kaushik as he tweeted, “Chanda Mama is gone. Deeply saddened to hear about Satish Kaushik ji’s demise.
Will remember him for the spontaneous laughter he brought to the sets of Mr & Mrs Khiladi. Am sure he’s already making everyone smile in heaven. Om Shanti”
Satish’s role as a music director in Udta Punjab and his role in Indian thriller Calcutta Mail are also memorable. He also starred in Brick Lane, which bagged nominations at the BAFTA awards for Best Actress and Best Director
Satish Kaushik has played some iconic characters in theatre plays as well. One of his noted roles is of Willy Loman in the Hindi-language play, Salesman Ramlal, an adaptation of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Satish Kaushik was last seen in 2023 in Rakul Preet-starrer Chhatriwali. He will also star in Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency as former Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram