Remembering actor filmmaker Satish Kaushik on his birth anniversary films screened posthumously
Remembering actor filmmaker Satish Kaushik on his birth anniversary films screened
posthumously
Veteran actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack. The shocking news of his demise sent shockwaves throughout the Indian film industry, leaving his fans bereft
His first film was ‘Masoom
In 1983 in which he played a small but memorable part.
He went on to appear in several films in the 80s and 90s, including classics like ‘Ram Lakhan’ and ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’, among others.
However, it was his part as the endearing Calendar in the 1987 classic ‘Mr. India’ established Satish Kaushik as a household celebrity. He penned the screenplay for the cult classic ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and directed popular films like ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’ and ‘Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain’. He has directed and produced several hit films, including ‘Tere Naam’ and ‘Milenge Milenge’.
Even after his demise, Satish Kaushik never left his presence on the screen for a while, since most of his projects were released posthumously.
*Guns & Gulaabs
Set in the early ’90s in the unpredictable and precarious town called Gulaabganj, the series is an ode to Bollywood in the nineties. ‘The Family Man’ creators Raj and DK have helmed the show. The show also stars Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, and Gulshan Devaiah in the lead roles. Satish plays the role of Adarsh’s father.
*Pop Kaun
Director Farhad Samji came up with the comedy series starring Satish alongside Kunal Khemu, Saurabh Shukla, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Ashwini Kalsekar, Chunky Pandey, Jamie Lever, and Nupur Sanon among others.
*Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Satish was also seen in Salman Khan’s ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ as Nadeem Chacha. Helmed by Farhad Samji, the film starred Pooja Hegde, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, and Venkatesh Daggubati in pivotal roles.
Kaagaz 2
The film showcases Satish’s character seeking justice for his dead daughter and fighting a case for the ban on political rallies. Anant Desai can be seen playing a powerful politician whose political rally caused the death of Satish’s daughter.
Anupam Kher, portraying the advocate role in the film, fights Satish’s case, and he faces life-threatening obstacles during the legal fight. Satish also produced the film.
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