Bollywood actor-director Satish Kaushik aka 'Calendar' is no more

Hyderabad: Popular actor-director Satish Kaushik passed away early this morning due to cardiac arrest. He was 66. He played key roles in Khiladi, Mr. India, and more. He wore many hats. He was a director, producer, actor, comedian, and screenwriter. His first film as a director was Boney Kapoor-produced Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. He also won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award twice -- in 1990 for Ram Lakhan and in 1997 for Saajan Chale Sasural.

Satish Kaushik's last tweet was about Holi celebrations. He posted photos on Twitter after he played Holi with Javed Akhtar, Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha, and Mahima Chaudhry on Tuesday.

According to Anupam Kher, Kaushik was at a friend's home in Delhi when he complained of uneasiness."I know that death is the ultimate truth of this world! But I had not 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", Kher wrote. The news of his death left the Bollywood industry as well as his fans in deep shock.

“Shocked to hear of the passing of our beloved Satish Kaushik ji. A most gentle, kind, and loving person. Always happy and smiling. A huge loss to our industry. Rest in peace dearest Satish uncle. We will all miss you (sic).” Abhishek Bachchan tweeted.

Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram stories and shared a picture with the caption: “Mujhe kuch kehna hai, Milengey Milengey. Extremely heartbroken Satish ji…thinking of all our times together…Rest in laughter and peace (sic).”