Satish Kaushik
Age: 68
Birthplace: Mohindergarh, Punjab, India (now in Haryana, India)
Satish Kaushik (Hindi: सतीश कौशिक) is an Indian film director, producer and actor in primarily Hindi films and theatre.
As a film actor he is noted for his roles as 'Calendar' in Mr. India, and as 'Chanu Ahmed' in Sarah Gavron's British film Brick Lane (2007). He won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award twice: in 1990 for film Ram Lakhan and in 1997 for Saajan Chale Sasural.
As a theatre actor, his most noted role is that of 'Willy Loman' in the Hindi-language play, Salesman Ramlal, an adaptation of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.
He wrote dialogues for Kundan Shah's comedy classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983).
His film Teree Sang, starring Ruslaan Mumtaz and Sheena Shahabadi, explores issues of teen pregnancy.
Biography
Early life and education
Satish Kaushik was born on 13 April 1956 in a village Dhanounda, district Mohindergarh, Haryana, India. He grew up in Delhi, Naiwala gali, Karolbagh. He graduated from Kirori Mal College, New Delhi. He went on to the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, where he graduated in 1978. He later studied at Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
Career
Satish Kaushik started his career as an assistant director to Shekhar Kapoor in the film Masoom (1983). He also performed as an actor in this film, his first.
His first film as a director was Sridevi Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). His second was Prem (1995), which was supposed to be Tabu's launch film. Both were box-office disasters, He continued his film making and got his first hit with Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain in 1999.
He is well known for his role as 'Calendar' in the hit film Mr. India, alongside Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. He also was noted for his character of "Pappu Pager" in the comedy Deewana Mastana (1997), directed by his friend David Dhawan.
He co-wrote and anchored a TV countdown show, Philips Top Ten, for which he won the Screen Videocon Award.
In 2005, Kaushik directed Arjun Rampal, Amisha Patel and Zayed Khan in Vaada.
In 2007, Anupam Kher, who was his batchmate at NSD, and he started Karol Bagh Productions, a new film company. Their first film, Teree Sang, was directed by Satish Kaushik.
His next work is based on the life of Tansen, one of the Navaratna in Akbar the Great's court. It is produced by Rajshri Productions. The role of Tansen will be played by Abhishek Bachchan, and the soundtrack will be composed by Ravindra Jain. The script for the film is being finished. Kaushik is working to promote Haryana's film industry, and is committed to make five films there. for that he is making five films.
He was casted in the lead role of SAB TV's new show The Great Indian Family Drama produced by contiloe productions as Nawaab Jung Bahadur.
Business
Satish Kaushik was a partner in the Chandigarh Film City project with the real estate company, Parsavnath developers. They bought 30-acre (12 ha) in Sarangpur Village, Chandigarh at throw away prices. The real state company was forced to give up this multi-million project after foul play was exposed by media.
Filmography
Year | Film | director | Producer | screenWriter | Notes |
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1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Yes | |||
1995 | Aatank Hi Aatank | Yes | |||
1996 | Mr. Bechara | Yes | |||
1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Yes | Yes | ||
2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Yes | |||
2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Yes | |||
2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Yes | |||
2003 | Tere Naam | Yes | |||
2005 | Kyon Ki | Yes | |||
2005 | Vaada | Yes | |||
2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Yes | |||
2006 | Shaadi Se Pehle | Yes | |||
2007 | Dhol | Yes | |||
2008 | Karzzz | Yes | |||
2009 | Milenge Milenge | Yes | |||
2009 | Teree Sang | Yes | |||
2010 | Bumm Bumm Bole | Yes | |||
2014 | Gang of Ghosts | Yes | Yes |
Actor
Year | Film | Role |
---|---|---|
2016 | Tharai Thappattai | |
2015 | Wedding Pullav | |
2014 | Dekh Tamasha Dekh | |
2014 | Lakshmi | Reddy |
2012 | Gali Gali Chor Hai | |
2012 | Qasam Se Qasam Se | |
2011 | Rascals | Father Pascal |
2011 | Hum Tum Shabana | Chacha Panju |
2011 | Mummy Punjabi: Superman Ki Bhi Maa!! | |
2011 | Chatur Singh Two Star | Gullu Gulfam |
2011 | Aagaah:The Warning | |
2011 | Double Dhamaal | Baba Batanand Swami |
2011 | 404 | Professor Vaidya |
2010 | Milenge Milenge | Rosan Saputra |
2010 | City of Gold | Mama |
2010 | Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein | |
2010 | Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? | Taneja |
2009 | Love Kaa Taddka | |
2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Govardhan's Boss |
2009 | Road, Movie | Om |
2009 | Teree Sang:A Kidult Love Story | Narender Punjabi |
2008 | God Tussi Great Ho | Netaji (Special Appearance) |
2008 | Dhoom Dadakka | |
2008 | Migration (short) | |
2007 | Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha | |
2007 | Brick Lane | Chanu Ahmed |
2006 | Shoonya Rasiklal Chaddha | |
2006 | Umar | Rajpal Singh |
2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Sindhi |
2004 | Wajahh: A Reason to Kill | |
2004 | Aabra Ka Daabra | Dilbaug Singh / Jadugar Pyaara Singh |
2003 | Out of Control | |
2003 | Tehzeeb | |
2003 | Calcutta Mail | |
2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Pappu Pager |
2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Mohan |
2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Cameo |
2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Cameo |
2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Supporting role |
2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Prakash Choudhury |
2000 | Papa the Great | Chutki Prasad |
2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Laughing Inspector |
1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Kunj Biharilal |
1999 | Rajaji | Shaadilal |
1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | Chaurasia |
1999 | Bade Dilwala | Police Inspector Iqbal Shaikh |
1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | German |
1998 | Pardesi Babu | Harpal 'Happy' Singh |
1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Sharafat Ali |
1998 | Gharwali Baharwali | Jumbo |
1998 | Aunty No. 1 | Mr. Pareshan |
1998 | Qila | Ghanya Seth |
1998 | Chhota Chetan | Professor Chashmish |
1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Chanda Mama |
1997 | Deewana Mastana | Pappu Pager |
1997 | Mere Sapno Ki Rani | Ram Nehle |
1997 | Ghoonghat | Lalu Lal Langotia |
1997 | Dil Ke Jharoke Main | Mac/Mohan Pahariya |
1997 | Gudgudee Ravindranath | Ravi |
1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Mutthu Swamy |
1994 | Andaz | Panipuri Sharma |
1993 | Sardar | |
1991 | Vishkanya | Lala Lachiram Chaudhary |
1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa Girdhari | advocate |
1991 | Mehandi Ban Gai Khoon | |
1990 | Jamai Raja | Bankhe Bihari Chaturvedi aka BBC |
1990 | Swarg | Airport/Adda/Chaddha |
1990 | Taqdeer Ka Tamasha | Havaldar Sharma |
1990 | Awaargi | Azaad's Friend |
1989 | Aag Se Khelenge | |
1989 | Prem Pratigyaa | Charan |
1989 | Joshilaay | |
1989 | Vardi | |
1989 | I Daddy (TV movie) | |
1989 | Ram Lakhan | Kashiram |
1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | |
1987 | Thikana | Chakradhari |
1987 | 'Kaash' | Jagan |
1987 | Mr India | Calendar |
1987 | Jalwa | Havaldar Ramu Ghadiali |
1987 | Susman | |
1985 | Saagar | |
1985 | Mohabbat | |
1984 | Utsav | |
1983 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | |
1983 | Woh 7 Din | |
1983 | Mandi | |
1983 | Masoom |
Television
Year | Show | Role |
---|---|---|
2015-2015 | The Great Indian Family Drama | Nawaab Jung Bahadur |
2015-2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega | Jasbir Walia |
Producer
- Kyon Ki (2005)
- Darna Zaroori Hai (2006)
- Dhol (2007)
- Bumm Bumm Bole (2010)