'If I had a twin brother, it would have been Satish Kaushik': Anil Kapoor gets emotional seeing actor’s lookalike on India Ke Top 1%. Video goes viral

Anil Kapoor and the late actor-director Satish Kaushik shared a close friendship that lasted for decades, both on and off screen. Recently, Anil became emotional on his television show, India Ke Top 1%, after meeting a contestant named Gagan, whose striking resemblance to Kaushik brought back memories of his dear friend. A video of the emotional moment has since gone viral on social media.

Anil Kapoor remembers his bond with Satish Kaushik

Gagan’s appearance caught Anil’s attention, and the actor admitted that the contestant reminded him of Satish. Gagan also shared that people frequently told him he looked like the late actor.

Speaking about their friendship, Anil said it was difficult to put their bond into words. He explained that, "Even if this shoot were 70 minutes long, it would not be enough to tell his stories. He was a very very dear friend of mine but apart from that his talent and fun was lajawab (excellent).”




The actor also recalled giving Satish the affectionate nickname ‘Danny DeVito’, referring to the Hollywood star. Their friendship extended beyond their work in films, with the two sharing a love for cinema and a common dream of appearing together as twin brothers.

Anil said they were both fond of the film Twins and had often imagined playing twins on screen. However, the opportunity never came their way. Remembering that unfulfilled plan, he said, "Agar mera koi judwa bhai ban sakta hai, to wo sirf Satish tha, kyunki usko mere baare mein har cheez pata thi: mera gussa, meri khushi, har cheez. He knew me so well (If I would have had a twin brother, it would have been Satish. He knew everything about me, my anger, my happiness and everything).”

Anil and Gagan recreate a Mr India moment

The emotional conversation later took a lighter turn when Anil and Gagan sang a memorable line from Mr India. They recalled Satish’s popular dialogue, “Mera naam hai Calendra, main chala kitchen ke andar!”

Satish played Calendar, the cook, in the 1987 science-fiction film, which starred Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. The character became one of the actor’s most recognisable roles and remains a favourite among audiences.

The moment brought together Anil’s memories of his friend and one of Satish’s best-known performances. Satish Kaushik died on March 9, 2023, at the age of 66.

Satish Kaushik’s career and Anil Kapoor’s work front

Satish worked in Hindi cinema for more than four decades as an actor, director and screenwriter. He became widely recognised for playing Calendar in Mr India and went on to appear in films such as Ram Lakhan, Saajan Chale Sasural and Deewana Mastana.

As a director, he helmed projects including Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain and Tere Naam.

Anil, meanwhile, continues to work across films and streaming projects. He was recently seen in Subedaar, in which he plays Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier adjusting to life beyond the battlefield. He also played Colonel Vikrant Kaul in War 2 (2025) and is part of the cast of Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol.