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Satish Kaushik

Satish Kaushik

Actor and director, also writer and producer · Died March 9, 2023, aged 66 · Mohindergarh, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, India

Satish Kaushik (1956-2023) was an Indian film director and actor in Hindi films and theatre. As a film actor his most remembered for his role as 'Calendar' in Mr. India, and as 'Chanu Ahmed' in Sarah Gavron's English film Brick Lane (2007). He also won Filmfare Best Comedian Award twice in 1990 for film Ram Lakhan and 1997 for Saajan Chale Sasural. As theatre actor his most known role is that of 'Willy Loman' in Hindi play 'Salesman Ramlal, an adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. As a dialogue writer he wrote dialogues for Kundan Shah's comedy classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983). His film Teree Sang starring Ruslaan Mumtaz and Sheena Shahabadi is based on teen pregnancy. His latest film Milenge Milenge, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor once again which has been delayed a few times. Description above from the Wikipedia article Satish Kaushik, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Born
April 13, 1956
Died
March 9, 2023 (aged 66)
From
Mohindergarh, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, India
Works as
Actor and director, also writer and producer
Titles
39 on MovieCove · 126 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 15% in 30 days

What are Satish Kaushik's films like?

Across their 36 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 15th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Romance4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Romance movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
43%
Morality
18%
Self
13%
Power
11%
Society
8%
Survival
7%
Ideas
1%
Romantic love18 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds12 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 34 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 16 · Serious 8 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 13 · Stylized 17 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 18 · Intense 11

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 7

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 14 · Funny 9

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 20 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 19 · Engaged 13 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 13 · Affecting 11 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 30 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 10 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 10
Trickster
2 of 10
Shadow
2 of 10
Mentor
1 of 10
Threshold guardian
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
22
Romantic
15
Melancholic
12
Joyful
9
Warm
6
Other
34

How their films linger

Feel-good19 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy20
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Satish Kaushik's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 39 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Satish Kaushik's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

126 credits, 39 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Emergency(2025)

    as Jagjeevan Ram

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Patna Shuklla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Arun Kumar Jha

  • Kaagaz 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Producer · as Sushil Rastogi

  • Mirg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Ravi

  • Pop Kaun? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dr. Kartar Singh

  • Guns & Gulaabs(2023)

    Show 7 episodes · as Ganchi

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Mrs & Mr Khurana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · as Mr. Kulkarni

  • Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Nadeem Chacha

  • Chhatriwali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Ratan Lamba

  • Country Mafia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 7 episodes · as Mahant

  • Karm Yuddh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Bhisam Roy

  • Thar(2022)

    as Bhoorelal

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Guilty Minds(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Tejinder Bhalla

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Sharmaji Namkeen(2022)

    as K.K. Chaddha

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Bloody Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Handa

  • Kaagaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Director · Writer · as Sadhoram

  • Chhalaang(2020)

    as Montu's Father

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Manu Mundra

  • Khaali Peeli(2020)

    as Inspector Bhim

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The Comedian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Hasmukh

  • Baaghi 3(2020)

    as BMC

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Sab Kushal Mangal(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as Laxman Chotrani

  • Yeh Saali Aashiqui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Chhenu Babu

  • Judgementall Hai Kya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Police Officer

  • Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Jaidev Choudhary

  • Namaste England (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Gurnaam

  • Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se(2018)

    as Lawyer Bedi

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Soorma(2018)

    as Gurcharan Singh

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Fanney Khan(2018)

    as Kader Bhai

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Veerey Ki Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Gopi Bhalla

  • Ranchi Diaries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Ram Ratan(2017)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • A Billion Colour Story(2016)

    Producer · as Film Producer

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Dishoom(2016)

    as Quereshi (voice only)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Udta Punjab(2016)

    as Tayaji

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Tharai Thappattai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Wedding Pullav(2015)

    as Adi's father

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Sumit Sambhal Lega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 109 episodes · as Jasbir Walia

  • Hail Democracy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Choudhry

  • Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain(2014)

    as Chief Minister

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Dekh Tamasha Dekh(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Gang of Ghosts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Director · Writer

  • Lakshmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Producer · as Sr. Reddy

  • David(2013)

    as David's Neighbour

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Future to Bright Hai Ji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Pinky Singh

  • Gali Gali Chor Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Qasam Se Qasam Se(2012)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Desi Boyz(2011)

    as Mr. Dhillon

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Rascals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Father Pascal

  • Hum Tum Shabana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Chacha

  • Chatur Singh Two Star(2011)

    as Gullu Gulfam

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Double Dhamaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Baba Batanand Swami

  • Milenge Milenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director · as Rosan Saputra

  • City of Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mama

  • Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Inspector Babloo Bajrangi

  • Road, Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Om

  • Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ranjeet Taneja

  • Love Kaa Taddka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Riya's Father

  • Do Knot Disturb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Goverdhan's boss

  • Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Director · Co-Producer · Story · as Narender Punjabi

  • Karzzzz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director

  • God Tussi Great Ho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Netaji (Special Appearance)

  • Dhoom Dadakka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Johnny English

  • Migration (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mr. Nanda

  • Brick Lane(2007)

    as Chanu Ahmed

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Umar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Rajpal Singh

  • Shaadi Se Pehle(2006)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as R.t. Manghnani

  • Vaada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Director · Writer

  • Aabra Ka Daabra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Dilbaug Singh

  • Wajahh: A Reason to Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Malini Iyer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show Creator

  • In Your Name(2003)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Calcutta Mail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Badhaai Ho Badhaai(2002)

    Director · Producer

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin(2002)

    as Pappu Pager

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta(2001)

    as Mohan

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai(2001)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · as Jo-Jo Goel

  • Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Income Tax Officer · as Biscuit company owner

  • Hadh Kar Di Aapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Prakash Kaushik

  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Police Inspector

  • Papa the Great (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kunj Bihari

  • Rajaji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Shaadilal

  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen(1999)

    as Chaurasia

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Bade Dilwala(1999)

    as Police Inspector Iqbal Shaikh

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain(1999)

    Director · as Nathu

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Pardesi Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Harpal Happy Singh

  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan(1998)

    as Sharafat Ali

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Gharwali Baharwali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Jumbo

  • Qila(1998)

    as Ghanya Seth

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Deewana Mastana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Pappu Pager

  • Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Chanda Mama

  • Mere Sapno Ki Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ram Nehle

  • Ghoonghat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Dil Ke Jharoke Main (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mac / Mohan Pahariya

  • Gudgudee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ravindranath "Ravi"

  • Saajan Chale Sasural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mutthu Swamy

  • Prem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director

  • Andaz(1994)

    as Panipuri Sharma

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director

  • Sardar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Vishkanya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lala Lachiram

  • Jamai Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bankhe Bihari Chaturvedi

  • Swarg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Airport / Adda / Chaddha

  • Awaargi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Azaad's Friend

  • Taqdeer Ka Tamasha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Havaldar Sharma

  • Prem Pratigyaa(1989)

    as Charan

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Ram Lakhan(1989)

    as Kashiram

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Joshilaay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Bachoo Lal · as Bachulal

  • The Discovery of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge · as Pandit · as Ramgopal Ghose

  • Thikana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Chakradhari (Teashop owner)

  • Kaash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Jagan (Guest Appearance)

  • Jalwa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Mr. India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Calendar

  • Susman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Saagar(1985)

    as Batuk Lal

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Ab Ayega Mazaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Screenplay · Story · as Khajju

  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Dialogue · as Ashok Nambudaripad

  • Mandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Councillor

  • Masoom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Tiwari

  • Aadharshila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Nautanki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • The Last Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Producer · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 125 titles, 123 of them dated from 1982 to 2025; peak year 2021.

Biggest box office

Baaghi 3 (2020)

$17M worldwide

Highest rated

Udta Punjab (2016)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Guilty Minds (2022)

Film career

19822025

Peak 2021 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting115 of 125: 104 only acting, 11 with another role · typical Midcredits score45thDirecting14 of 125: 7 only directing, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score16thWriting6 of 125: 0 only writing, 6 with another roleProducing5 of 125: 0 only producing, 5 with another roleOther crew1 of 125: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

125 titles, 13 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 5 of them.

By decade

1980s15 · 15 acting · 2 crew1990s25 · 23 acting · 3 crew2000s26 · 19 acting · 9 crew2010s34 · 33 acting · 4 crew2020s23 · 23 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 30 roles
83980313

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Satish Kaushik's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 37; across their 34 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 29th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Approval · how many liked their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Midcredits score across 39 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th17

Shape of the crowd

23 of their 39 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed23

Most divisive · actor

Emergency (2025)

99th percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, producer

A Billion Colour Story (2016)

Midcredits 95th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 31 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Satish Kaushik's work okay for kids?

Across up to 9 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore8 titles3–89 · median 75 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity9 titles15–55 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 83 · severeMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 63 · intenseMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 75 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Satish Kaushik work with?

People who share at least 2 of Satish Kaushik's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Anupam Kher shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles