Satish Shah passes away: Veteran actor and comedian Satish Shah, known for his iconic roles in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Main Hoon Na, Hum Saath Saath Hain and many other hit films passed away on October 25 at the age of 74. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed that he was rushed to Hinduja Hospital, where he passed away due to kidney failure.
His death has left the film and television industry in shock. For many Indians, Satish Shah was not just an actor they watched, he was someone they felt they ‘knew.’ He began his TV journey in the 1980s with shows like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Filmi Chakkar, and later became a permanent face in Hindi films. But for many of us, he will always be remembered as Indravadan Sarabhai, the hilarious father from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.
The sudden passing of Satish Shah has left the TV and film industry in shock. Since the news of his sudden demise came out, tributes have been pouring in for him. Known for iconic roles and performances in films like Main Hoon Na, Shah passed away at age 74 due to kidney failure.
Tributes pour in for Satish Shah: From PM Modi to Yuvraj Singh
Condolences are being shared across social media platforms. Politicians, industrialists, crickets and filmmakers took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the late actor-comedian. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satish Shah Ji. He will be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainment. His effortless humour and iconic performances brought laughter into countless lives. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Sumeet Raghavan, who played his son in Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, shared an emotional video on Instagram. “Because there’s only one Indravardhan — that’s Satish kaka (uncle). He’s left all us all today. The bigger this show got, the stronger our bond became… Today, we’ve lost the karta purush, senior most member of our family. He was struggling for days. Finally, life can be very cruel… As the elder son of this family, I accept all your condolences. So long, dad! Safe travels! See you on the other side.”
Actor Anupam Kher, currently in Switzerland, was devastated by the news. He shared a video on his social media, breaking into tears as he spoke of his friend. “What is happening? In three days, we lost three amazing people. I have known all of them… Everytime I called him, I would be like: ‘Satish, mere Shah!’ And he would reply, ‘Mere Jahapana!’… He was a great friend of mine… Why did you do this? You had no right to go away like this. I am really sad. I have no words to express his loss. He is the most amazing actor and person.”
Veteran comedy actor Johny Lever recalled their four-decade friendship, saying he had spoken to Shah just two days before his death. He wrote on X, “Feeling extremely sad to share that we’ve lost a great artist & my dearest friend of over 40 years. It’s hard to believe—I had spoken to him just two days ago. Satish Bhai, you will truly be missed. Your immense contribution to film and television will never be forgotten.”
Friends and co-workers share personal memories
Farah Khan, who directed him in Main Hoon Na, penned a heartfelt note on Instagram Stories, “Rest in peace dearest. Satish, you were a joy to know and work with. Will miss you sending me memes and jokes everyday.”
Actor Vivek Oberoi, who worked with him in Saathiya, remembered his patience and protective nature, “They say, often clichedly, that someone could light up every room just by being in it. But Satish Shah sir truly was that person. He was a father to me on screen during my very first film, Saathiya, always patient, protective and ready with a joke to ease my nerves… Godspeed, sir. You will be deeply missed, and forever loved. Om Shanti!”
R Madhavan wrote an emotional note, stating, “The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now… Thank you for being such a solid wind beneath my wings early on in my career… for constantly believing in me and egging me on. You will be missed you so very much Satish Ji.. A void that can never be filled… Rest in Eternal Peace sir as we grapple on how to carry on without you. OM Shanthi.
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh also expressed his grief sharing how some actors become a part of our homes. “Some actors don’t just entertain us, they become part of our homes, our jokes and our daily routines. Satish Shah ji was one of them. His comic timing made ordinary moments unforgettable. Offering my deepest condolences to his family and well wishers.”
The P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre issued a statement confirming the tragic news: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Mr. Satish Shah… Earlier today, the hospital received an emergency call regarding Mr. Shah’s health. An ambulance with a medical team was immediately sent to his residence, where he was found to be unresponsive. CPR was started in the ambulance itself and continued on arrival… Despite the best efforts of our medical team, Mr. Shah could not be revived.”
According to reports, Satish Shah’s mortal remains will be kept at his house in Bandra between 10 am to 11 am on Sunday. His last rites will be performed at the Pawan Hans cremation ground S.V. Road at 12 pm.