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Took 6 Months To Write Pathaan’s Entry
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Took 6 Months To Write Pathaan’s Entry

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan from Pathaan.Mumbai (Maharashtra): Tiger 3 will be special for superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's fans as they will be seen sharing screen space for a special scene in the film.SRK is expected to start shooting for his cameo in Salman-starrer Tiger 3 in April. He will shoot for seven days in Mumbai. Interestingly, it has taken six months for the makers to plan SRK and Salman's Tiger special scene.A source informed, "When SRK and Salman's sequence was planned for Pathaan, the makers realised that such cross-overs of super-spies will need to go a notch higher every single time it happens because that's the biggest USP for audiences. So, the writer, Adi and Maneesh went into a huddle and took six months to write and visualise Pathaan's entry in Tiger...
Ranbir Kapoor’s Romcom “Maintains Grip” With Over 26 Crore
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Ranbir Kapoor’s Romcom “Maintains Grip” With Over 26 Crore

A still from Tu Jhoothi Main MakkaarTu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, had a respectable Day 2 at the box office earning Rs 10.34 crore in ticket sales, reports trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Directed by Luv Ranjan, the romcom released on March 8, the second day of Holi celebrations in the country. The film has collected Rs 26.07 crore in its first two days and business is expected to increase over the weekend. "Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar maintains the grip on Day 2. A 34.27% decline on a working day after a holiday was inevitable. Biz should start moving from Friday (evening) onwards, with Saturday-Sunday giving that extra boost. Wednesday 15.73 crore, Thursday 10.34 crore. Total: Rs 26.07 crore. India biz," tweeted Taran Adarsh.See the numbers here:#TuJhoot...
Priyanka Chopra Is Dressed And Ready To Celebrate “South Asian Excellence”
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Priyanka Chopra Is Dressed And Ready To Celebrate “South Asian Excellence”

Priyanka Chopra shared this image. (courtesy: priyankachopra)New Delhi: Please don't disturb, Priyanka Chopra. The actress is super busy with the pre-Oscar party to celebrate South Asian Excellence. How do we know you ask? Priyanka has shared a series of jaw-dropping pictures featuring herself on Instagram. Here, the actress looks stunning in a white three-piece set from Falguni Shane Peacock India. Priyanka is a sight for sore eyes as she poses by the pool. Along with the photos, clicked before the event, Priyanka wrote, “South Asian Excellence at the Oscars.” Fans have flooded the comments section with red hearts and fire emojis. The South Asian Excellence celebration is co-hosted by Priyanka Chopra and Mindy Kaling. Priyanka's plus-one, for the pre-Oscar get-together, was none other ...
Throwback: Satish Kaushik And Sridevi On Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Set
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Throwback: Satish Kaushik And Sridevi On Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Set

Boney Kapoor shared this image. (courtesy: boney.kapoor)New Delhi: Boney Kapoor has shared a priceless picture from his work album to pay his heartfelt tribute to Satish Kaushik. The picture was clicked on the “first  day shoot of Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja”. The film marked Satish Kaushik's debut as a director. Anil Kapoor and late Sridevi were seen in lead roles. It also starred Anupam Kher. In the pic, we can see Boney Kapoor, Sridevi, Satish Kaushik, and Anil Kapoor among others posing for the camera. Along with the picture, Boney Kapoor wrote, “First day shoot of Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja. Satish made his debut as a director. He had put in a lot of hard work and it remains amongst the most Glosiest films, he directed 4 of our films and we were working on the 5th film.”Roop ki Ra...
Satish Kaushik’s 11-Year-Old Daughter Vanshika Shared This Pic. It’s OK To Cry
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Satish Kaushik’s 11-Year-Old Daughter Vanshika Shared This Pic. It’s OK To Cry

Satish Kaushik's daughter Vanshika shared this image. (courtesy: vanshika_kaesthetic)Mumbai (Maharashtra): It's not easy for an eleven-year-old kid to come to terms with her father's demise.Veteran actor Satish Kaushik's daughter Vanshika on Instagram posted a throwback picture with her father on Thursday night. In the picture, Vanshika is seen snuggling her father.Soon after Vanshika posted the picture, fans reacted to this picture with heartfelt messages. Director Shekhar Kapoor posted heart emojis on the picture. One wrote, "Stay Strong Girl....",Another one wrote, "You deserve happiness only baby, make your daddy proud always."Satish Kaushik died on 8 March following a cardiac arrest at the NCR where he came to attend a friend's holi bash. The actor attended the holi celebrations o...
An Appreciation Post For Oscar-Bound Deepika Padukone’s Airport Look
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An Appreciation Post For Oscar-Bound Deepika Padukone’s Airport Look

Deepika Padukone spotted at the airportDeepika Padukone was spotted at Mumbai airport early Friday am, presumably flying out to Los Angeles where she will present an Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards. Deepika was dressed in her trademark travel style – which is covered up and comfy. For this long-haul flight, comfy translated to a blazer, turtleneck and baggy jeans, all topped off by a pair of spectacles. Deepika's carry-on luggage was Louis Vuitton – unsurprisingly, given that she's an ambassador for the design house and will likely wear a Louis Vuitton creation at the Oscars. See pictures of Deepika Padukone at Mumbai airport here:Deepika Padukone was captured by cameras she exited her car at the airport – husband Ranveer Singh reportedly saw her off, his arm visible in some of the pic...
5 Rom-Coms To Watch After Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
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5 Rom-Coms To Watch After Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor from Movie Jab We Met. (courtesy: T-Series)New Delhi: The world of Indian cinema – and Bollywood in particular – is known for its heartwarming romantic stories. While romance can range from tragic love stories to Mills and Boons-inspired flicks, when it comes to light-hearted entertainment, nothing beats a good old-fashioned romantic comedy. Whether you are feeling down and need a pick-me-up or just looking for something fun to watch with your friends or family, a rom-com movie is almost always the perfect pick. From timeless classics to modern hits, Bollywood has given us plenty of romantic comedies that never fail to entertain. Oh, and, with the release of Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, we have decided to revisit some of ...
“You Gave Mom The Greatest Gift”
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“You Gave Mom The Greatest Gift”

Masaba Gupta shared this image. (courtesy: masabagupta )New Delhi: Fashion designer Masaba Gupta has shared an emotional note in memory of Satish Kaushik. The 66-year-old filmmaker died in New Delhi, allegedly of a heart attack. Masaba has dropped a throwback picture featuring her mother, veteran actress Neena Gupta and Satish Kaushik on Instagram Stories. Along with it, Masaba wrote, “Rest in peace, Kaushik uncle. You gave mom the greatest gift... Your kindness through all those years - we will miss you.” Masaba has added a red heart to her post.  For those who don't know, Neena Gupta, in her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh, revealed that Satish Kaushik offered to marry the actress when she had Masaba. "Don't worry, if the child is born with dark skin, you can just say it's mine, and we'l...
After Satish Kaushik’s Funeral, Javed Akhtar Tweeted This Poetic Tribute
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After Satish Kaushik’s Funeral, Javed Akhtar Tweeted This Poetic Tribute

Satish Kaushik Shared this image. (courtesy: satishkaushik2178)Mumbai (Maharashtra): Remembering actor-director Satish Kaushik and his cheerful personality, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar on Twitter, posting an emotional note."Mehfilen ko jagata tha jo..Doston ko hansata tha jo... Aaj uss ko yeh kya hoga ya hai shaam hotay hi eik aag ki chaadar odhay hue so gaya hai," Akhtar tweeted. Kaushik attended a Holi bash thrown by Akhtar and his actor-wife Shabana Azmi at their Mumbai residence just a day before his death.Mehfilen ko jagata tha jo DostoN ko hansata tha jo . Aaj uss ko yeh kya hoga ya hai shaam hotay hi eik aag ki chaadar odhay hue so gaya hai— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) March 9, 2023, Akhtar tweeted these lines after attending the last rites of Kaushik, who passed away in G...
For Arjun Kapoor, Satish Kaushik Was “The Happiest Part Of My Childhood Memories”
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For Arjun Kapoor, Satish Kaushik Was “The Happiest Part Of My Childhood Memories”

Arjun Kapoor shared this picture. (courtesy: arjunkapoor)The untimely death of Satish Kaushik came as a blow to many people belonging to the film fraternity. Among those was also actor Arjun Kapoor, who penned an emotional note for the late actor. Arjun Kapoor uploaded an image of himself with the 66-year-old actor and expressed how Satish Kaushik was the ‘happiest' part of his childhood memories. Sharing the image, the Gunday actor captioned it, "I grew up around your Satish uncle… u made me laugh on camera & off it… it's tough to explain what I feel because you were perhaps the happiest part of my childhood memories. Always smiling always had a story to tell always had a moment to recollect… your voice echoes in my ears even now. I'm blessed that we shared screen space in namaste ...
“He’s Very Alpha, Something I’m Not”
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“He’s Very Alpha, Something I’m Not”

Ranbir Kapoor from the movie Animal. (courtesy: __ranbir_kapoor_official__)New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor says his upcoming film Animal made him realise "how inadequate" he is as an actor and pushed him to work hard.The crime drama, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga of "Kabir Singh" fame, also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna.Ranbir, who has around 30 days of work left on Animal, said his character in the movie is an "alpha" with shades of grey, unlike his real self."It's a new territory for me. It's a crime drama and a father-son story. It's something audiences don't expect me to do. It has got shades of grey. He is very alpha, again something I'm not. So, I'm looking forward to it."It is completely out of my comfort zone. As an actor, such challenges are important as it rea...
Satish Kaushik’s Deewana Mastana Co-Star Govinda On How Famous Pappu Pager Scene Was Made
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Satish Kaushik’s Deewana Mastana Co-Star Govinda On How Famous Pappu Pager Scene Was Made

Govinda, Satish Kaushik and Anupam Kher from movie Deewana Mastana. (courtesy: BombayBasanti)Mumbai: Actor Govinda, whose chemistry with Satish Kaushik became famous in the many comedies they featured in the 90s and early 2000s, remembered the actor-filmmaker as someone who improvised a lot before his scenes, often writing dialogues to bring in more laughs.Govinda, who has acted in many films with Kaushik most notably in Saajan Chale Sasural, Deewana Mastana, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Pardesi Babu, Aunty No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta among others, remembered him as a great artist."When I look back today at all the movies that we acted in together, I feel very sad that we lost him. Every actor acts, but he was someone who would understand things and th...
“Ranbir And Shraddha Are So Good”
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“Ranbir And Shraddha Are So Good”

Hrithik Roshan shared this picture. (courtesy: hrithikroshan)Luv Ranjan's latest offering seems to have struck a chord with the audience. One of the biggest romantic-comedy films to have come out of Bollywood in recent times, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar stars Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles. While it is too soon to tell how well the film does at the box office, the makers have much to rejoice about as the film has received a positive review from one of Bollywood's biggest stars – Hrithik Roshan. On Thursday, Hrithik Roshan shared a tweet appreciating the film and the team behind it. He wrote: “Loved #TuJhoothiMainMakkaar. So difficult to get this genre right. Well done to the entire team. Great work by everyone. Ranbir and Shraddha are so good.”See the tweet here:Loved #...
“God Takes Away Good People Early”
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“God Takes Away Good People Early”

Satish Kaushik shared this image. (courtesy: satishkaushik2178)New Delhi: The news of the sudden demise of actor and director Satish Kaushik has left the entertainment industry in shock.The actor passed away at the age of 66 following a heart attack on Wednesday in Delhi. 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."The mortal remains of late veteran actor will be brought to Mumbai today for his final rites, said sources. "Kaushik's body will be sent to Mumbai in an air ambulance from Delhi today" they added. His body had b...
Shilpa Shetty, Ranbir Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar And Others At Satish Kaushik’s Residence
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Shilpa Shetty, Ranbir Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar And Others At Satish Kaushik’s Residence

Anupam Kher and Javed Akhtar were spotted at Satish Kaushik's residence in Mumbai.New Delhi: Bollywood stars Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar, Rakesh Roshan, Boney-Arjun Kapoor, Raj Babbar, Tanvi Azmi, Johnny Lever and other celebs arrived at Satish Kaushik's residence in Mumbai to pay their last respect. Anupam Kher was spotted interacting with the media. Raj Babbar arrived with Nadira Babbar and their son Aarya Babbar. Anup Soni was also spotted outside his residence. The mortal remains of Mr India star, who died on Wednesday following a heart attack, will be brought to Mumbai today (March 9) for final rites, as per a report ANI.Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay-Maheep Kapoor were pictured arriving.Boney Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan and Johnny Lever were spotted at Satish Kaushik's residence.Tanvi Azmi and S...
What Cricketer Shubman Gill Replied To Post Claiming He Has A Crush On Rashmika Mandanna
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What Cricketer Shubman Gill Replied To Post Claiming He Has A Crush On Rashmika Mandanna

Shubman Gill and Rashmika Mandanna. (courtesy: shubmangill) (courtesy: rashmika_mandanna)New Delhi: Rashmika Mandanna and Indian cricketer Shubman Gill are creating a heavy buzz on the Internet as the cricketer has reacted to a report about him having a crush on the GoodBye actress. An Instagram post reported that Shubman, during a recent media interaction was asked about the actress he liked the most. In reply to the question, the cricketer named Rashmika and added he had a crush on her. The report added that the actress is yet to react to Subman's statement. However, before the Pushpa actress could react, Shubman rubbished the report. In the comment section, Shubman Gill wrote, "Which media interaction was this, that I myself don't know anything about." Take a look below: Lol he comme...
To Satish Kaushik From Mr & Mrs Khiladi Co-Star Akshay Kumar: “Chanda Mama Is Gone”
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To Satish Kaushik From Mr & Mrs Khiladi Co-Star Akshay Kumar: “Chanda Mama Is Gone”

Satish Kaushik shared this image. (courtesy: satishkaushik2178)Mumbai (Maharashtra): Actor Akshay Kumar, on Thursday, on social media offered his heartfelt condolences over the demise of his Mr & Mrs Khiladi co-star Satish Kaushik. On Twitter, Akshay shared a picture with Satish and he wrote, "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.""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 ShantiChanda Mama is gone....
When Satish Kaushik Shared A Pic Of His First Morning In Mumbai
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When Satish Kaushik Shared A Pic Of His First Morning In Mumbai

Satish Kaushikl shared this picture. (courtesy: satishkaushik2)The untimely death of 66-year-old actor, screenwriter, and director, Satish Kaushik, came as a shock to many in the Bollywood film industry. As the news of his death, allegedly due to a heart attack, spread like wildfire across social media, many from the fraternity shared posts about the late actor while extending their condolences. One such throwback picture was also shared by actor Celina Jaitly on Twitter. Sharing the black and white picture of Satish Kaushik, the actress wrote, "Kuch arsey pehle @satishkaushik2 ji had posted this humble photo of his arrival n 1st morning in Mumbai, since then he has been an integral part of Indian cinema, Mr. India without Calendar, Bollywood without #tereNaam is unimaginable. Rest in p...
“Oscars Is Like Olympic Gold Medal For Us”
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“Oscars Is Like Olympic Gold Medal For Us”

Ram Charan speaks to Sam Fragoso of Talk Easy.South Indian superstar Ram Charan, who is currently gearing up for the Oscars this coming weekend, spoke to Sam Fragoso of Talk Easy on a variety of topics ranging from his upbringing in Hyderabad to making dad Chiranjeevi proud with the Oscar nomination. Elaborating on being a part of a film like RRR, which has broken barriers and given the Indian movie industry, recognition on the global platform, the actor said, "RRR is a platform where this journey is going to come. It's a way of achieving what all the hardworking directors and people in the movie industry in India wanted to see for the last 85 years. The final goal is to be recognized on a world platform.”The actor was also asked about his song Naatu Naatu being nominated for Best Origi...
Satish Kaushik’s Mr India Co-Star Anil Kapoor Shares Moving Tribute: “Lost My Younger Brother”
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Satish Kaushik’s Mr India Co-Star Anil Kapoor Shares Moving Tribute: “Lost My Younger Brother”

Anil Kapoor shared this picture. (courtesy: anilskapoor)New Delhi: Anil Kapoor, who shared a great bond with his Mr India co-star Satish Kaushik, shared a heart-wrenching post on the death of his "younger brother". Anil Kapoor several pictures with Satish Kaushik and wrote, "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." Anil Kapoor, Satish Kaushik and Anupam Kher were BFFs. The first image is a monochrome photo of Anil Kapoor and Satish Kaushik, followed by an image from the sets of Mr India, also featuring director Satish Kaushik. The third and fourth images are a then and now photo of "Three Musketeers" Anil Kapoor, Satish Kaus...
Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Priyanka Chopra Share Citadel Updates
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Priyanka Chopra Share Citadel Updates

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared this image. (courtesy: samantharuthprabhuoffl)Priyanka Chopra and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are two of the biggest names in the Indian film industry currently and for good reason. The two stars have a body of work that is worthy of one's praise and attention. Now, the actresses are all set to entertain fans with another project – Citadel, the web series. While Priyanka Chopra is leading the American version of the show, Samantha Ruth Prabhu features in the Indian spin-off series. Starring Richard Madden alongside Priyanka, the parent instalment of the web series is directed by the Russo Brothers. Meanwhile, in India, Samantha will be joined by Varun Dhawan in the show being helmed by Raj & DK. Now, both actresses have treated fans to updates – in the form of i...
Satish Kaushik Spent Holi With Farhan Akhtar And Ali Fazal: “Just 2 Days Ago…”
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Satish Kaushik Spent Holi With Farhan Akhtar And Ali Fazal: “Just 2 Days Ago…”

Ali Fazal shared this picture. (courtesy: alifazal9)Just over a day before his death, late actor-director Satish Kaushik celebrated Holi with writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar and his family in Mumbai. The party was held at Janki Kutir, Javed Akhtar's home on Tuesday, and saw Satish Kaushik interacting with several guests including Farhan Akhtar, Ali Fazal, and Richa Chadha among others. Needless to say, the veteran actor's sudden death in the morning  of Thursday has come as a shock to those who interacted with him at the party. Javed Akhtar, on Twitter, has shared an image from the Holi party in which his arm is around the late filmmaker. In a note, he said: “Satish, a man full of warmth, love and humour, was like a  brother to me since almost forty years. He was twelve years younger than ...
“He Was Like A Father”
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“He Was Like A Father”

Sanjay Kapoor shared this image. (courtesy: alwaysramcharan)New Delhi: Veteran actor-director Satish Kaushik died early on Thursday morning, leaving fans, friends, and the entertainment industry in shock. He was 66. As per the filmmaker's close friend and industry colleague Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik died of an alleged heart attack around 1 am on Thursday.  With cinema lovers across the country mourning the loss, tributes and condolence messages are pouring in from all quarters. Actor Sanjay Kapoor, whose debut film Prem was directed by Satish Kaushik, has shared a heartfelt condolence note on social media. Posting a black and white image from the sets of the film in which the actor is seen with the late filmmaker and co-star Tabu, Sanjay Kapoor said that he was shocked to hear the tr...
For Satish Kaushik, Tributes From Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra And Other Stars
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For Satish Kaushik, Tributes From Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra And Other Stars

A picture of Satish Kaushik. (courtesy: satishkaushik2178)New Delhi: Satish Kaushik, 66, died on Wednesday (March 8). Soon after the news broke out, Bollywood celebs expressed grief and paid tributes to the late actor. Salman Khan wrote, "Always loved cared n respected him n shall alway remember him for the man that he was. May his soul rest in peace and strength to family and loved ones... #RIP Satish Ji". Priyanka Chopra shared a picture of the late actor on her Twitter handle and wrote, "Om shanti Satish sir. Papa and you will be talking and laughing as you always did. You will be very missed. Thank you for bringing so much laughter into our lives. Sending love, prayers and strength to the family."Read Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra's tweets below: Always loved cared n respected him...
Alia Bhatt Thanks Satish Kaushik For “Decades Of Laughter, Love And Pure Entertainment”
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Alia Bhatt Thanks Satish Kaushik For “Decades Of Laughter, Love And Pure Entertainment”

Alia Bhatt shared this picture. (courtesy: aliaabhatt)New Delhi: Satish Kaushik, who died on Wednesday, has left a void in the film industry. On Thursday, Alia Bhatt, on Instagram, expressed grief and paid tribute to the late actor by sharing a collage of his iconic roles in movies such as Mr India, 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Deewana Mastana and others. Along with a picture, she wrote a sweet note thanking Satish Kaushik for "decades of laughter, love and pure entertainment." She wrote, "Thank you for decades for laughter, love and pure entertainment. RIP Sir... you will be missed. Love and strength to the family!" Alia Bhatt posted this: Satish Kaushik, in his career spanning more than 35 years, played many remarkable roles such as Calendar in Mr India, Pappu Pager in Deewana Mastana, Chand...