Biography
Satish Kaushik (1956–2023) was an Indian actor, director, producer and screenwriter who worked primarily in Hindi films and theatre. He trained at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India. He gained prominence for his role as the cook Calendar in the 1987 film Mr. India.
Kaushik played Chanu Ahmed in the 2007 British film Brick Lane, directed by Sarah Gavron. He won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award for his performances in Ram Lakhan (1990) and Saajan Chale Sasural (1997). On stage he was noted for portraying Willy Loman in the Hindi adaptation Salesman Ramlal. He also wrote dialogues for Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) and directed films including Tere Naam (2003). He was married to filmmaker Shashi Kaushik.
