"Santosh, main marna nahin chahta, mujhe bacha lo.?Mujhe Vanshika ke liye jeena hai. Mujhe lagta hai main nahi bachunga. Shashi aur Vanshika ka khayyal rakhna."
Those were Satish Kaushik's last words that he told his manager Santosh Rai. Kaushik's daughter is just 10 years old.?
The shock of his death due to cardiac arrest hasn't sunk in. It shook the entire nation.?Prime Minister Narendra Modi who earlier mourned the death of a versatile actor, producer, write and director has now written a condolence letter to his wife Shashi.?
"I was very sad hearing about Satish Kaushik's untimely death. In this difficult time, I extend my condolences to you and your family. The late Satish Kaushik was a multi-faceted personality; he made immense contribution to Indian cinema with his talent. As a great writer, actor, filmmaker and producer, he worked in different capacities and impressed in all."
"He was inspirational and laid a strong foundation for his family. His loss cannot be expressed in words. He may not be in this world today, but his memories and values will live on through his family."
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the late actor's wife, Anupam Kher wrote on Twitter in Hindi, "Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, your sensitive letter has worked as a balm for me and our family in this hour of sorrow and grief. When the Prime Minister of the country gives condolences on the departure of a loved one, then one gets the strength to face that sorrow. On behalf of me, our daughter Vanshika, our entire family and all the fans of Satish ji, I thank you and pray to God for your long and healthy life. Regards, Shashi Kaushik."
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