Actor Anupam Kher was the first to break the news of Satish Kaushik's demise. The two were friends for 43 years. Kher was informed about the demise of his friend at 2 am in the night. “I know that death is the ultimate truth of this world! But I had not thought even in my wildest dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend someday. Such a sudden full stop to a friendship of 45 years!! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH," he wrote
Hailing from Mahendragarh, Haryana, Satish Kaushik was born on April 13, 1956. Kaushik was an alumnus of the NSD and the FTII, and started his film career in the early 1980s. He is known for his comic roles as Calendar in Anil Kapoor-starrer 'Mr India' and Pappu Pager in 'Deewana Mastana' among many others
Javed Akhtar was also at the late actor's residence. Kaushik's last public appearance was at Akhtar's Holi party in the city on March 7
Filmmaker Boney Kapoor who has worked extensively with Satish Kaushik was also at his residence
Musician Anu Malik who has given music for several films featuring Kaushik was also seen at his residence
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