Satish Kaushik passes away at 66: Actor-director's last Twitter post about 'colourful, happy Holi' from Javed Akhtar's party goes viral

Veteran Bollywood actor, writer and director, Satish Kaushik, who was remembered fondly by fans as 'Calendar' after his famous role from 'Mr. India', passed away on Wednesday. He was 66.

The actor died of a heart attack in Gurgaon. A day before his death, Kaushik had attended Javed Akhtar's Holi bash in Mumbai where he laughed, danced and smiled with several known faces from the industry.

The actor, dressed in a peach-colored polo t-shirt and white pants, posed with Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and her husband Ali Fazal.


Kaushik had shared pictures from Akhtar's Holi party, which was held at his Junu residence, Janki Kutri, on his official Twitter handle.

"Colourful Happy Fun #Holi party at Janki Kutir Juhu by @Javedakhtarjadu @babaazmi @AzmiShabana @tanviazmi.. met the newly wed beautiful couple @alifazal9 @RichaChadha .. wishing Happy Holi to everyone #friendship #festival #Holi2023 #colors,” he tweeted.
After hearing the shocking news of Kaushik’s sudden demise, many people took to the post, which happens to be his last on social media, to mourn his passing.

"The Vibrant & Colorful Human Being that he was, it’s unfortunate that he left us colorless on a day after Holi. May you shine like a rainbow in the heaven. Shanti ‘Calendar’ Satish ji.. " one person replied in the comments of the post.
“What a loss... @satishkaushik2 bhai... Warm and endearing... A natural... Condolences to the family.. Do keep the strength... May his endearing smile remain with us,” actor Ashish Vidyarthi wrote.
As per Anupam Kher, Kaushik's close friend and colleague from the film industry, the actor was at a friend's house in Delhi when he complained of uneasiness.

Kaushik asked the driver to take him to the hospital and on the way around 1 am, he suffered a heart attack, according to Kher.

Kaushik, an alumnus of the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India, was born in Haryana. He started his film career in the early 1980s. He was best known for his roles in films such as 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron', where he also penned the dialogues for the 1983 classic, 'Mr India', 'Deewana Mastana', and 'Udta Punjab'.

Apart from 'Mr India', he is also known for his comic roles as 'Pappu Pager' in 'Deewana Mastana' among many others.

He wasn't just an actor, but he was also a skilled film-maker who directed Sridevi's film, 'Roop Ki Rani, Choron Ka Raja' and 'Prem'. While both the film's couldn't do well at the box-office, Kaushik made a name for himself as a director. He got his big hit with 'Hum Aapke Dil Me Rehte Hain' and also 'Tere Sang', among many others.