Satish Kaushik, a prominent Indian  actor-director, passed away at 66 due to a heart attack. image credit: Google

Kaushik's last social media post was on March 7, which showed him celebrating Holi at Javed Akhtar's party. image credit: Google

Bollywood celebrities, including Richa Chadha and Anupam Kher , expressed their grief over his sudden demise. image credit: Google

Kaushik acted in popular Bollywood films like Mr. India and Saajan Chale Sasural. image credit: Google

He also directed films like Tere Naam and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai. image credit: Google

Kaushik started his career as a theatre actor in Delhi before moving to Mumbai for Bollywood. image credit: Google

He received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Brick Lane. image credit: Google

Kaushik was a well-known figure in the television industry, appearing in shows like Sumit Sambhal Lega and May I Come In Madam. image credit: Google

His sudden death has left a void in the Indian film industry. image credit: Google

Kaushik's contributions to Indian cinema will be remembered and celebrated by his fans and colleagues. image credit: Google