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Bollywood Mourns Sudden Passing of Versatile Actor-Director Satish Kaushik
25 Oct
Summary
- Filmmaker Ashok Pandit recalls long association with Satish Kaushik
- Kaushik passed away from a heart attack at age 66 last month
- Kaushik's wife was also unwell at the time of his death
Last month, the Indian film industry was left in shock and disbelief following the sudden passing of acclaimed actor-director Satish Kaushik. In an emotional conversation, filmmaker and IFTDA President Ashok Pandit, who had a long association with Kaushik, opened up about the tragic loss.
Pandit revealed that he learned of the news while at the hospital, where he was informed that Kaushik had suffered a heart attack at the age of 66. Expressing the profound impact of Kaushik's death across the industry, Pandit recalled their friendship, stating that they had "never seen him sad." He also disclosed the difficult circumstances surrounding the tragedy, mentioning that Kaushik's wife was also unwell at the time.
Kaushik was widely respected for his versatile contributions to Indian cinema, both as an actor and a director. Pandit's tribute underscored the significant void left by the loss of this vibrant personality, who had left an indelible mark on the film world.
