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Date of birth13 April 1956
Age66 Years (at time of death)
BirthplaceDhanonda, Mahendragarh, Punjab (now Haryana), India
ProfessionActor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseShashi Kaushik
FamilyChildren: Shanu Kaushik (son, deceased), Vanshika Kaushik (daughter); Parents: Banwari Lal Kaushik, Basanti Kaushik
Satish Kaushik Biography
Satish Chandra Kaushik (13 April 1956 — 9 March 2023) was an Indian actor, director, producer and screenwriter known for comic and character roles across a
Early life and backgroundSatish Chandra Kaushik was born on 13 April 1956 in Dhanonda, Mahendragarh (then in Punjab, now in Haryana). He grew up in Naiwala Gali, Karol Bagh, Delhi, and completed his graduation from Kirori Mal College in 1972. He then pursued formal acting training at the National School of Drama, New Delhi (class of 1978), and later studied at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. His early theatre experience included notable stage performances; one of his acclaimed portrayals on stage was Willy Loman in a Hindi adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.
Career
Kaushik’s screen career began with a small acting role in the 1981 film Chakra, where he worked as a boot polisher. He moved between acting and behind-the-camera roles early on: in 1983 he assisted Shekhar Kapur on Masoom while also acting in the film, and the same year he contributed to the script and assisted Kundan Shah on Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro while appearing in a supporting role.
Across the 1980s and 1990s Kaushik became a familiar face in Hindi cinema, best known for his comic timing and supporting characters. He played Calendar in Mr. India (1987), Kashiram in Ram Lakhan (1989), and memorable parts in films such as Jalwa (1987), Prem Pratigyaa (1983), and Jamai Raja (1990). His comic collaborations included roles in Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Gharwali Baharwali (1998) and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998).
Kaushik also built a parallel career as a director and writer. His first film as a director was Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). He later directed films that ranged from commercial entertainers to dramatic fare, with titles such as Prem (1995), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) — which became his first box-office hit as director — Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000), Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) and Tere Naam (2003). He directed popular stars and worked across genres, continuing to act in numerous films while helming projects behind the camera.
Beyond feature films, Kaushik wrote and worked in television and chart shows; he wrote the script for and appeared on the Zee TV music countdown Philips Top 10 in the 1990s. He also co-founded production ventures, including Karol Bagh Productions with Anupam Kher in 2007, which released the film Teree Sang in 2009 before the company was later closed.
Awards and recognition
Kaushik’s work was recognised with multiple honours over his career. He won Filmfare awards for Best Comedian for Ram Lakhan (1990) and Saajan Chale Sasural (1997). He received other industry awards for comic performances and writing, and later in his career he was part of projects that received national-level recognition, including a National Award for the Haryanvi film Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti (2021). For his performance in the film Kaagaz he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Supporting Actor (2022) and he was honoured with the OTTplay Jury Award for Best Supporting Actor for Thar (2022). He also received a Golden Visa UAE from the Saudi government in March 2022 and a Star Dust Award for Sustained Excellence in Cinema in January 2023.
Public profile
Kaushik’s filmography spanned four decades in which he alternated between character roles and direction. He was known for creating memorable supporting characters and for directing commercially oriented Hindi films. His film Kaagaz (2021) featured him in the role of Advocate Sadhoram Kewat; his last unreleased project listed was Emergency.
Personal life
Satish Kaushik married filmmaker Shashi Kaushik on 12 May 1985. The couple had two children: a son, Shanu Kaushik (deceased), and a daughter, Vanshika Kaushik. His parents were Banwari Lal Kaushik and Basanti Kaushik. He belonged to a family with siblings and other relatives who worked in the film world, including a nephew, Nishant Kaushik, who is a producer.
Death
Satish Kaushik died on 9 March 2023 at Fortis Hospital in Gurugram, Haryana. He was 66 years old. The reported cause of death was cardiac arrest.
Latest updates
In the years before his passing Kaushik remained active in film, with Kaagaz (2021) as one of his recent releases and ongoing involvement in projects both in front of and behind the camera. His career included stage, television and cinema work, and he continued to receive honours and awards late into his life.
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Recent Work
Played Advocate Sadhoram Kewat; film released in 2021
2021Listed as last unreleased film
Career Highlights
- Acted in Chakra (1981) and rose to prominence with roles like Calendar in Mr. India (1987)
- Directed films including Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) and Tere Naam (2003)
- Won Filmfare Best Comedian awards for Ram Lakhan (1990) and Saajan Chale Sasural (1997)
- Received National Award for Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti (2021) and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Supporting Actor for Kaagaz (2022)
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