Satish Kaushik’s post-mortem is underway at a Gurugram hospital; the actor-director was pronounced dead on arrival – Exclusive – Times of India

ETimes has now exclusively learnt that the actor’s post mortem is currently being conducted at a Gurugram hospital and the autopsy report is awaited.

The actor-director was seen attending a Holi party just two days back at writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar’s house with Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal, Mahima Chaudhry and many others. The now late actor even took to his twitter and IG handle to tweet some pictures from the celebration and said, “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”.

The actor was visiting Delhi to see a friend and was at his house when he started feeling uneasy and restless. He was rushed to the hospital, however, all medical efforts to resuscitate him failed and he was declared dead on arrival.

Satish Kaushik was born on April 13, 1956. His breakout role was that of the character Calendar in Shekhar Kapur’s Mr India. He had also made an impact with early releases like Jaane Bhi Do Yaro, Mandi and Woh 7 Din.

Kaushik made a transition to direction with Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. Tere Naam and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain are some of his popular films as director.