Satish Kaushik who passed away in March 2023, wasn’t just known for some his iconic roles as an actor, like Calender from ‘Mr India’, but he was also known as a director with movies like ‘Tere Naam’. His directorial debut was ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’ in 1993. This was Boney Kapoor’s passion project as a producer. Kaushik was an assistant director to Shekhar Kapur on ‘Mr India’ and thus, he was on board to direct ‘Roop Ki Rani..’
Taking to Instagram, he wrote, “Happy Birthday my friend #SatishKaushik! Mai tumhara din lagbhag roz manata hu..kyunki insaan ki umra hoti hai (I celebrate your day almost every day! Because a person has an age!..)Dosti ki koi umra nahi hoti.. (Friendship has no age). Yes! It’s true that sometimes I remember you with a smile and sometimes with tears. But there isn’t a single day that goes by without thinking of you! Achi aadate to chooth jaati hai.. But yyou are like that bad habit jo kabhi chutne ka naam nahu legi.. I’ve put on our favourite song in the background! Enjoy!”
Today, as we remember the late Satish Kaushik on his birth anniversary, we reflect on his invaluable contributions to Indian cinema. Known for his dynamic roles both in front of and behind the camera, Kaushik’s career spanned decades, and his work continues to inspire countless actors, filmmakers, and fans. One of his most memorable roles was as Calendar, the lovable cook in the classic film Mr India (1987). This iconic film, combining fantasy and emotion, remains an enduring favourite for generations.
