Satish Kaushik an Indian film director, actor, and screenwriter who made a significant contribution to the Hindi film industry is no more , he passed away last night due to heart attack. He acted in many popular films and had also directed and produced several successful movies. He was known for his exceptional skills in comedy and his ability to bring out the best in actors. In this article, we will take a closer look at his life, career, and achievements.
Early Life and Education
Satish Kaushik was born on April 13, 1956, in Dhanounda, Mahendragarh, Haryana, India. He was the third child of a government employee and grew up in a middle-class family. He completed his schooling in Haryana and later moved to Delhi to pursue higher education. He attended Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, where he was actively involved in theater and played various roles in college plays. He was a part of the famous theater group, ‘Act One’ and performed in several plays. After completing his graduation, he moved to Mumbai to try his luck in the film industry.
Career
Satish Kaushik started his career as an assistant director to Shekhar Kapoor in the film ‘Masoom’ (1983). He then worked as an assistant director to Kundan Shah in the critically acclaimed film ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ (1983). He made his acting debut with the film ‘Woh Saat Din’ (1983), directed by Bapu. He went on to act in many films, including ‘Ram Lakhan’ (1989), ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’ (1993), ‘Prem’ (1995), ‘Judwaa’ (1997), and ‘Badhaai Ho Badhaai’ (2002).
Satish Kaushik’s directorial debut was with the film ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’ (1993), which was produced by Boney Kapoor. The film was a huge commercial failure and is often cited as one of the biggest flops in Bollywood history. However, he bounced back with the film ‘Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain’ (1999), which was a commercial success. He then went on to direct films such as ‘Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai’ (2001), ‘Tere Naam’ (2003), ‘Shaadi Se Pehle’ (2006), and ‘Milenge Milenge’ (2010).
Satish Kaushik has also produced several successful films under his production house, ‘Satish Kaushik Entertainment.’ Some of the films produced by his production house include ‘Teree Sang’ (2009), ‘Gang of Ghosts’ (2014), and ‘Kaagaz’ (2021). He has also written screenplays for films such as ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’ (1993), ‘Tere Naam’ (2003), and ‘Milenge Milenge’ (2010).
Achievements and Awards
Satish Kaushik has received several awards and nominations for his work in the film industry. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for his performance in ‘Ram Lakhan’ (1989). He was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘Brick Lane’ (2007). He has won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for ‘Teree Sang’ (2009), which he produced. In 2012, he was awarded the prestigious ‘Padma Shri’ by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts.
Personal Life
Satish Kaushik is married to Shashi
