Veteran Bollywood Actor and Filmmaker Satish Kaushik Passed Away at age 66

Satish Kaushik, a renowned actor, and filmmaker in the Indian film industry passed away at the age of 66 on March 8, 2023.

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Kaushik began his career as a theatre actor and then made his way into films, where he gained fame for his performances in movies like "Mr. India" and "Brick Lane."

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The news of his sudden demise has left the industry and his fans in a state of shock and mourning.

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Many Bollywood celebrities, including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, and Raveena Tandon, expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the late actor on social media.

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Kaushik was also an accomplished filmmaker, having directed movies like "Tere Naam" and "Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja."

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Kaushik's family and friends have been receiving condolences from all over the film industry and beyond.

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The cause of Satish Kaushik's death has not been officially disclosed yet, but it is believed that he passed away due to a heart attack.

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