Satish Kaushik death live updates: Veteran actor laid to rest; actors, filmmakers, celebs attend last rites

The veteran actor was laid to rest on Thursday evening in presence of several celebrities, fans, family and friends. 

Talking to ANI, Satish's niece Anita Sharma expressed her grief and said, "Wish I could do something to breathe back life into him. He was still young, he has an elder sister and a brother. How will they survive? He made a place for himself in the hearts of people in real life. God takes away good people early."

Last rites of Satish Kaushik began late Thursday as family, friends and fans joined the funeral procession from his home to the crematorium. Anupam Kher sat next to his friend's body.

Salman Khan arrived for the funeral in his car. Check out video.

Ranbir Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Subhash Ghai, Shilpa Shetty were all seen at the house of Satish Kaushik.

Rakul Preet Singh was spotted by the paparazzi on her way to a salon when she was asked about Satish Kaushik. They worked together in Chattriwali.

Shehnaaz Gill, Ila Arun, Pankaj Tripathi, Farhan Akhtar, Javed Akhtar and more were spotted at Satish Kaushik's home.

On an episode of Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Satish Kaushik spoke about feeling depressed and dejected during Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raaja.

Anil Kapoor wrote in a tweet, "The Laurels of the industry have lost their Hardy…the Three Musketeers have lost the most talented, generous and loving Musketeer and I have lost my younger brother…gone too soon… I love you Satish."

Actor Ishaan Khatter arrived at Satish Kaushik's home with his mother Neeliima Azeem. Also seen were Anu Malik and Rakhi Sawant. 

A funeral card by the family reads, “Jai Shree Ram! Cremation procession of Mr. Satish Kaushik ji will take place at 5pm today. The same will proceed from his residency (raj classic. A wing 803/804. Off yari road. Versova. Andheri west) to the Versova crematorium. Below address: Hindu samshan bhoomi. Brihanmumbai mahanagar palika. Jp rd. Versova. Andheri west. Mumbai. Maharashtra 400061 Please keep him and the entire family in your prayers.”

Johnny Lever and Rakesh Roshan were spotted at Satish Kaushik's home on Thursday afternoon ahead of the funeral. In his tribute for Satish, Johnny wrote, “The 1st time I met Satish ji was in the year ‘85, he was an Ast. director on an ad film we did together & just last week we were shooting 2gethr. A great actor, director & producer. It’s a huge loss for us & the industry.Prayers & condolences for the family. Rip #satishkaushik ji.”

“One of the most loved, admired human beings, friend, throughly disciplined, professional actor, par excellence, a NSD graduate, known for his perfect sense of timing & heart touching performances #SatishKaushik is no more. Certainly a great loss to the films and film industry. Heartfelt condolences & prayers for his family, friends, followers, supporters, well wishers & fans. Om shanti,” Shatrughan Sinha wrote in a tweet.

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor was seen at the Mumbai house of Satish Kaushik. Satish has directed Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, produced by Boney. 

“You will stay alive in our hearts and memory always Satish sir .. this is so heartbreaking .. deep loss of immense talent & such a warm wonderful soul,” she wrote.

Actor Vikrant Massey arrived at Satish Kaushik's home in Mumbai to pay final respects. He was seen carrying a bike helmet in his hand.

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“Always loved cared n respected him n shall alway remember him for the man that he was . May his soul rest in peace n strength to family n loved ones. .. #RIP Satish Ji,” tweeted Salman Khan.

“Just Daybefore i met you, we played holi.. we broke bread. Now you are gone. Just like that. Too soon . This wasn’t your time sir. I dont want to say Rest, your spirit was way too evolved and infectious. It will stay with us forever. I am just sorry and gutted for the people you leave behind who have loved you so dearly. Your friends and most of all your family,” Ali Fazal remembered the actor in a new post on Instagram.

In a video shared on Instagram, Neena Gupta said, "Friends aaj subha subha mai bohot buri khabar kai sath mai uthi. Iss dunia mai mujhe ek hi aadmi tha jo mujhe Nancy keh kai bulata tha aur mai usko Kaushikan. Bohot puarana sath humara... Delhi mai... college days sai sath... chahe mile naa mile. Nahi raha vo aab... it's very scary and very sad. Uski chotti bacchi Vanshika aur uski wife Shashi unke liye bohot mushkil samein hai... kuch bhi unko chahiye mai unke sath huin. Bhagwaan unko himmat de especially Vanshika (I woke up with a very sad news. There's only one person in the whole world who called me Nancy, and I used to call him Kaushikan. Our friendship goes back to our college days, and we've shared a long association, whether we met often of no. He's no more now. It's very scary and sad. His daughter Vanshika and his wife Shashi - it's a very difficult time for them, and I'm always there for them if they ever need me. May God give them the strength to deal with this loss, especially, Vanshika)."

“I had brought him to the hospital. He slept at 10.30 pm and called me at 12.10 am, complaining of breathlessness," Santosh Rai, manager of the actor told the media.

“Chanda Mama is gone. Deeply saddened to hear about Satish Kaushik ji’s demise. Will remember him for the spontaneous laughter he brought to the sets of Mr & Mrs Khiladi. Am sure he’s already making everyone smile in heaven. Om Shanti,” wrote Akshay Kumar in a tweet.

Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share pictures of Satish Kaushik from his various films. “Thank you for decades of love, laughter and pure entertainment. RIP Sir, you will be missed. Love and strength to the family.”

Anupam Kher was among the first celebrities to arrive at Satish Kaushik's home in Mumbai. He looked upset as he spoke to the media gathered outside the home.