Satish Kaushik Birth Anniversary: An Actor, Comedian And Filmmaker To Remember | IN PICS

Thursday marks the birth anniversary of the late veteran actor and director Satish Kaushik. He passed away in March this year.

Thursday marks the birth anniversary of the late veteran actor and director Satish Kaushik.

The actor and director Satish Kaushik passed away from a heart attack on March 9 in Delhi. He was in the capital for a Holi party. (Image: Instagram/@satishkaushik2178)

The seasoned actor portrayed engaging characters like Pappu Pager and Calendar in Mr. India. (Image: Instagram/@satishkaushik2178)

Satish, a native of Haryana, graduated from both the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune and the National Academy of Theatre in Delhi. (Image: Instagram/@satishkaushik2178)

Early in the 1980s, Satish began his film career. He has since received numerous accolades and has captivated audiences with his comic timing. (Image: Instagram/@satishkaushik2178)

He appeared in movies like Udta Punjab, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Jamai Raja, and Saajan Chal Saural, among many others. (Image: Instagram/@satishkaushik2178)

He also penned dialogues for the timeless comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron helmed by Kundan Shah (1983). (Image: Instagram/@satishkaushik2178)

Anupam Kher, Kaushik's former NSD classmate, and he founded Karol Bagh Productions in 2007, a new film production company. (Image: Instagram/@akshaykumar)

In the upcoming biographical film Emergency, produced and directed by Kangana Ranaut, Satish Kaushik will make a posthumous appearance as Jagjivan Ram. (Image: Instagram/@satishkaushik2178)