Satish Kaushik Recalls His First Day In Mumbai, Says The City Gave Him More Than He Dreamt

We know filmmaker and actor Satish Kaushik for his portrayal of Calendar in ‘Mr. India’, Pappu Pager in ‘Deewana Mastana’ as well as his directorial ventures ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’, ‘Prem’ and upcoming ‘Kaagaz’. Today, the veteran is celebrating 41 years in Bollywood by recalling his first morning in Mumbai and thanking the city and its people for all the love and support.

“I came to Mumbai to become an actor on 9th Aug 1979 by Paschim Express. 10th Aug was the first morning in Mumbai. Mumbai gave Work, Friends, Wife, Kids, Home, Love, Warmth, Struggle, Success, Failures & Courage to live Happily. Good Morning Mumbai & All who gave me more than I dreamt in these 41 years of fulfilling journey. Thx🙏 Picture Courtesy a dear friend #pradeepchandra.”

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I came to mumbai to become an actor on 9th Aug 1979 by Paschim Express. . 10th Aug was first morning in Mumbai.Mumbai gave Work,Friends,Wife, Kids,Home, Love,Warmth, Struggle,Success,Failures & Courage to live Happily.Good Morning Mumbai & All who gave me more than I dreamt in this 41 years of fulfilling journey . . Thx🙏 # Dreams # Talent # Survival Instinct # Hardwork # Luck # Friends . Picture Courtesy by a dear friend #pradeepchandra

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Anubhav Sinha, Shekhar Kapur, Anupam Kher and others talked about old memories and congratulated him on his phenomenal career so far. They praised his talent, hard work and infectious energy, wishing him the best for the future.

Thanks for taking that train Satish bhai. So many unique characters waited to come alive with your skill. https://t.co/aMyyyCB8GX

— Anubhav Sinha (Not Bollywood) (@anubhavsinha) August 10, 2020

This is MUMBAI !!!! https://t.co/6hOrl0u7Mw

— Deven Bharti 🇮🇳 (@DevenBhartiIPS) August 10, 2020

Remember, Satish, when you were assisting me on Masoom, you asked that if I had to shout at anyone, I should shout at you? Why I asked. Will never forget your reply.

‘Because as an assistant, how else would people notice me?’ @satishkaushik2 https://t.co/BQeq2dCKPC

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) August 10, 2020

You make me smile with your infectious energy whenever I have the good fortune to bump into you Satish ji
Here’s to many more years here

— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) August 10, 2020

And you have given the city so much Sir, through your work and through your spirit of encouraging countless others. Thank you for your warmth and generosity always❤@satishkaushik2 https://t.co/zIxwUNTWXZ

— Alankrita Shrivastava (@alankrita601) August 10, 2020

Dearest @satishkaushik2! Happy 41st anniversary of coming to #Mumbai! Your rising graph here must have given hope to thousands of people. You really worked hard and reached a position that you are in today. Congratulations and well done. Abhi to party shuru hui hai. Jai Ho!👍😍 https://t.co/YY3xvjKI09

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 10, 2020

Congratulations on these glorious 41 years, sir. We hope to see more of your work in the coming years.

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