Personal details
- Birth Date: 1956-04-13
- Height: 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Birth Location: Mahendragarh, Haryana, India
- Children: (his death, 2 children) Vanshika Kaushik
- Parents: Banwari Lal Kaushik
- Professions: Actor, Director, Producer
Satish Chandra Kaushik—man, the guy was everywhere in Indian cinema. You know those faces that just pop up and instantly make you grin? That was him. Not just an actor, but a dude who wore a bunch of hats: comedian, director, producer, even wrote screenplays. Kaushik actually studied at Kirori Mal College in Delhi (tons of legends have walked those halls), then hit up the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute. Basically, he did his homework before jumping into the madness of Bollywood. Over his career, he racked up credits in more than a hundred films and shows. That’s wild. People still talk about his stage work—especially his turn in "Salesman Ramlal," which was literally the Indian twist on "Death of a Salesman." But, honestly, most folks know him as Calendar from "Mr. India" (1987). That “Calendar, khaana do!” line? It’s stuck in everyone’s head from the ‘90s. He just had that perfect comic timing. His filmography is stacked: "Ram Lakhan," "Saajan Chale Sasural," "Deewana Mastana," "Brick Lane," "Udta Punjab," "Kaagaz"—the list goes on. As a director, his first attempt, "Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja," kinda flopped, but he bounced back with "Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain," which was a proper hit. He also directed "Prem," "Tere Naam," "Vaada," and "Teree Sang." Awards? Oh, he grabbed a couple of Filmfare trophies for his comic roles and even snagged a Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival award later on. Sadly, he passed away from a heart attack in March 2023, but his legacy? Still making people smile.
He’s actually part of the International Film and Television Club at the Asian Academy of Film and Television, which, if you know anything about the film circuit, is kind of a big deal. The club’s not just some random gathering—it’s this hub where film nerds, industry folks, and rising talent rub elbows. They talk shop, share inside jokes about bad lighting, and probably argue about who got snubbed at the last awards. Being in that circle means you get front-row access to screenings, workshops, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff most people only dream about. It's the sort of place where you might bump into a director plotting their next indie masterpiece or a writer scribbling ideas on napkins. So, yeah, he’s not just watching from the sidelines; he’s in the thick of it, absorbing all the drama, creativity, and chaos that comes with the movie world. That’s a pretty sweet spot for anyone obsessed with film.
April 13, 1956
5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Mahendragarh, Haryana, India
Yes, Vanshika Kaushik
Banwari Lal Kaushik and Surekha
69 years old