Satish Kaushik Birth Anniversary: When Late Actor Worked In Textile Mills To Survive In Mumbai

Satish Kaushik was a gem of the Indian film industry, known for his versatile acting and directorial abilities. Thursday is his first birth anniversary – he died last month at the age of 66. The actor’s talent was unmatched, and he had a remarkable ability to connect with audiences of all ages, adding a touch of humor and warmth to each of his performances. However, it was not an easy journey for him in showbiz, he had his share of struggles when he first arrived in Mumbai. It was 1979 when Satish Kaushik left Delhi for Mumbai with the aim of becoming an actor. But the road to success was not easy for him. He once worked in textile mills to survive in Mumbai.

In an earlier interview with Rediff, Satish Kaushik revealed the difficulties he faced in finding acting opportunities when he came to Mumbai. He stated that when he began his career during the 1980s, most leading men were expected to excel in both comedic and action roles, making it difficult for new actors like him to achieve success and that There were new ones in Mumbai too. Kaushik said, “I worked in textile mills to survive. I joined Nadira Babbar’s Ekjut and acted in a few plays. So, I would work in the mill in the morning and go to the theater in the evening. Still, the roles were not coming.

Satish Kaushik said that he felt that he could not remain inactive and hence decided to become an assistant. He described himself as a restless person who always needed to be engaged in several activities at once. He said, “I am acting, directing, writing and running my own production company. So, I thought I should work every day. And then I joined Shekhar Kapur.

Satish Kaushik posted a picture of coming to Mumbai by train in 2020, which he shared as a memory of his attempt to establish himself as an actor. He expressed on Twitter that he received much more from the city and its people than he thought. The black-and-white photograph shows a young Satish Kaushik standing on a platform near a train, carrying a bag over his shoulder.

Satish Kaushik became renowned for his contributions to well-known films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Mr India, Udta Punjab, and Deewana Mastana. He has also directed several movies, including Milenge Milenge, Tere Naam, and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai. Satish Kaushik’s final film as an actor was Chhatriwali, which hit theaters in January 2023. Before his demise, he was filming his part in Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, in which he played the character of politician Babu Jagjivan Ram.

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