Punjabi actor Satish Kaul cremated in city

Ludhiana: Veteran Punjabi actor Satish Kaul (76), who passed away at a private hospital here on Saturday, was cremated at Model Town Extension ground on Sunday. On behalf of chief minister Amarinder Singh, chairman of Punjab Medium Industrial Development Board Amarjit Singh Tikka laid a wreath and a shawl on the body of the legendary actor.

Tikka described Kaul as a versatile actor, who played a pivotal role in the promotion of Punjabi cinema, art and culture. He would be remembered for his immense contribution to the Punjabi cinema, he said.

Satya Devi, his sister, told the TOI, “He was admitted to a city hospital on Thursday after he developed fever a week ago. He died of Covid-19 complications.”

In May last, the veteran actor had talked about his financial troubles. He was struggling to meet expenses of medicines, groceries and other basic needs. He had appealed to the industry to help him.


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