New Delhi: On Monday, Anupam Kher attended the prayer gathering for his late friend and fellow actor Satish Kaushik. He not only supported his family but also warned the media to stay away from speculation about the circumstances surrounding his passing. After the meeting, the veteran actor posted a video and an emotional farewell message for his best friend Satish. He included the tune 'Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani' from 'The Great Gambler' in the background and wrote about how the two buddies used to communicate with one another.
Sharing a slow-motion video of him showering rose petals on Satish's picture, Anupam wrote in Hindi, “Ja! Tujhe maaf kiya! Mujhe akela chhod kar jaane ke liye (go, I forgive you for leaving me alone)! I will surely find you in people’s laughter! But will miss our friendship on a day to day basis!! Alvida mere dost! Tera favourite gana lagaya hai background mein! Tu bhi kya yaad karega (goodbye my friend, you will remember how I have put your favourite song in the background)! #SatishKaushik #Friend #Friendship #OmShanti.”
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One of his fans commented on his post, “Feel like I'm watching Uunchai movie characters in real life... Dosti zindabad (long live friendship).” Another wrote, “You both are a true example of friendship.”
Satish Kaushik's prayer meet was organized in Mumbai and was attended by his friends and colleagues. The actor died on March 9.
During the prayer meet, Anupam was observed walking with Shashi Kaushik, Satish's wife, while holding her daughter Vanshika's hand. Afterwards, he spoke with the journalists and expressed his opinion that it would be appropriate to grant the man a respectful departure and refrain from making assumptions since he lived a respectable life. Anupam believed that it was important for the man to have a dignified exit, and urged that all rumors and speculations should come to an end with the conclusion of the pooja.
Many other Bollywood celebrities also attended the prayer meet. Among them were Boney Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, Vivek Agnihotri, Javed Akhtar, Jackie Shroff, and Vidya Balan.