`Creative genius who won hearts`: PM mourns death of Satish Kaushik – Moviesapple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of veteran actor and director Satish Kaushikwho passed away at 66 early Thursday. In a tweet, Modi said, "Pained by the timeless

demise of noted film personality Shri Satish Kaushik Ji. He was a creative genius who won hearts thanks to his wonderful acting and direction. His works will continue to entertain

audiences. Condolences to his family." and admirers. Kaushik passed away at around 1 am in the national capital, after he suffered a massive heart attack. He was 66. An alumnus of

the National School of Drama, Kaushik is remembered for his roles in films like `Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron`, `Mr India`, `Ram Lakhan` and `Haseena Maan Jayegi` among many others. Kaushik

also directed `Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja` and `Prem`, two of the costliest films of their times. Post-mortem of Satish Kaushik is underway at Deen Dayal Upadhyay hospital in

Delhi, said a police official on Thursday, adding that so far no foul play is seen. Also read: Rakesh Bedi: Satish Kaushik would laugh the loudest at his own jokes A senior police

official said that they had received information regarding Kaushik's death from Fortis hospital in Gurugram. "Post-mortem is being conducted at DDU hospital and future course of

action will be decided after the autopsy report," said the official. Meanwhile, a police team is also questioning people who assembled at the Bijwasan-based farmhouse where Kaushik

Was with his friends and relatives on Wednesday. His friend and another legendary actor Anupam Kher shared the news in a tweet early Thursday. Taking to the micro-blogging site, in

the wee hours on Thursday, Anupam tweeted, "I know that death is the ultimate truth of this world! But I hadn't thought even in my wildest dreams that I would write this thing

about my best friend someday. Such a sudden full stop to a friendship of 45 years!! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH!” This story has been sourced from a third

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