Actor and Director Satish Kaushik has passed away at the age of 66

Bollywood has reported the sad news that actor and director Satish Kaushik has passed away at the age of 66.

Anupam Kher tweeted shortly before his passing to express his condolences and to inform his many diverse fans that Satish Kaushik has left this planet.

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The most alarming aspect is that he was completely fine and engaged on social media up until a day before he passed away.

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He attended a Holi celebration on March 7 at Shabana Azmi's home in Juhu, Mumbai. With his close pals, Satish Kaushik celebrated Holi in style here.

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He first celebrated Holi in Mumbai on March 7; then, on March 8, he had a lavish Holi celebration with his family in Delhi.

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