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Veteran actor Satish Shah, known for his roles in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Main Hoon Na, and other hit films and serials, passed away. The 74-year-old actor was reportedly battling kidney-related ailments.
The actor breathed his last around 2.30 pm on Saturday, October 25, at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment.
Satish, who had reportedly undergone a kidney transplant recently, fell critically ill at his Bandra residence before being rushed to the hospital. His body is at the Hinduja Hospital, and the funeral is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 26.
The news of his death was confirmed by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who said, “Sad and shocked to inform you that our dear friend and a great actor Satish Shah has expired a few hours ago due to kidney failure. He was rushed to Hinduja Hospital, where he breathed his last. A great loss to our industry.”
Born on June 25, 1951, Satish Shah graduated from the St Xavier’s College and joined the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. He has worked in several hit films and popular television serials.
With a career spanning over forty years, Satish became a household name for his unmatched comic timing and character versatility. He first rose to prominence with the 1983 cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.
His film credits include popular titles, including Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. On television, his portrayal of the witty and eccentric Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai continues to be celebrated as one of Indian television’s most iconic comic performances.
In 2015, the actor was appointed as a member of the Film and Television Institute of India society.
Satish is survived by his wife, designer Madhu Shah.
