RIP Satish Kaushik: Here are 10 lesser-known facts about the versatile actor

Veteran Bollywood actor-writer-director Satish Kaushik - remembered for his role as 'Calendar' in the film Mr. India - passed away at 67 in Delhi. With an experience of over three decades as a seasoned actor and 25 years as a revered filmmaker, Kaushik aced the world of Indian entertainment. Here we list some lesser-known facts about the Bollywood veteran.

Born in Haryana, Satish Kaushal was fascinated with glitz and glamour since his childhood and wanted to make it big in showbiz. Pursuing his passion, Satish enrolled himself in the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune to learn the basics about the art of film and filmmaking. Credit: Twitter/@Nawazuddin_S

Satish Kaushik did theatre for several years before trying his luck on the silver screen. His most memorable play till date remains 'Salesman Ramlal'. Credit: Twitter/@whysaharsh

Satish assisted director Shekhar Kapur in the film ‘Masoom’ (1983) featuring Naseerudin Shah and Shabana Azmi in key roles. Credit: Special Arrangement

Apart from acting in the film, Satish Kaushal also penned dialogues of the classic comedy cult Bollywood movie ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaroon’ (1983). Credit: Twitter/@ShahDaisy25

Fame came to him in 1987 for his portrayal of cook Calendar in Bollywood film ‘Mr India’. From there, he continued to give stellar performances with movies like ‘Saajan Chale Sasural’ (1996), ‘Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi’ (1997), ‘Deewana Mastana’ (1997) among many others. Credit: Twitter/@RandeepHooda

Satish Kaushik donned the director’s hat with Hindi action-comedy film ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’ (1993) which starred Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher and others. Credit: www.theskentertainment.com

Satish has won the Filmfare Award twice in the ‘Best Comedian Category’ for his performances in ‘Ram Lakhan’ (1989) and ‘Saajan Chale Sasural’ (1996). Credit: Special Arrangement

Not many know that Satish gave Salman one of his biggest hits, 'Tere Naam'. Credit: Special Arrangement

During the filming of ‘Tere Naam’ things got a bit awkward between Satish Kaushik and Salman Khan. It is alleged that Satish got slapped by Salman Khan. Credit: Twitter/@satishkaushik2

Satish Kaushik was a self-made artist who made it big due to his sheer hard work and a friendly nature. He leaves behind his 12-year-old daughter Vanshika and his wife Shashi Kaushik. Credit: Twitter/@RandeepHooda