Hindi cinema is continuing to reel under the untimely demise of one of its greats, actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik. The late actor passed away in the early hours of Thursday. He was 66.

Some of the biggest names of Hindi cinema shared their experiences working with the stalwart. Joining this list is legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with Satish Kaushik in the 1998 superhit action comedy entertainer, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.

In his personal blog, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “And we have lost another… A delightful company, a most accomplished artist and in the prime of his career… Satish Kaushik .. Working with you was so inspiring .. and such a learning.. My prayers…”

Satish Kaushik was cremated in Mumbai in the presence of his family members and close friends, including Amitabh Bachchan’s son, actor Abhishek Bachchan.

The late actor-filmmaker Kaushik is survived by his wife Shashi and daughter Vanshika.

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan is currently recovering from an on-set injury he suffered while filming for Nag Ashwin’s Project K.