Veteran Actor Satish Shah: Veteran Bollywood and television actor Satish Shah is no more. 74-year-old Satish Shah breathed his last at around 2:30 pm on Saturday at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. He had been suffering from kidney-related ailments for a long time. He recently underwent a kidney transplant, but his condition continued to deteriorate.
A simple star who made everyone laugh
Satish Shah was one of those actors who left a distinct mark in every role. Whether it was the role of the fun-loving and clever Indravadan Sarabhai in the TV show “Sarabhai vs Sarabhai” or the role of Municipal Commissioner D’Mello in the film “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro,” he breathed life into each character. His smile, dialogue, and timing remain fresh in the hearts of audiences even today.
His television career began in the 1980s. Hit shows like “Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi” made him a household name. Later, he branched out into films as well. His effortless acting in films like “Hum Aapke Hain Koun,” “Hum Saath Saath Hain,” “Main Hoon Na,” and “Kal Ho Na Ho” brought a smile to everyone’s face.
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A Long Battle with Illness
Satish Shah had been unwell for the past few months. On the advice of doctors, he underwent a kidney transplant. Family and friends hoped for a speedy recovery, but the illness gradually weakened him. He breathed his last on Saturday.
Filmmaker Ashok Pandit confirmed his death on social media, writing, “It is with great sadness that we inform you that our dear friend and great actor Satish Shah is no more with us. He passed away a few hours ago due to kidney failure.”
Satish Shah will live on in our memories
Following his passing, his fans and colleagues have been sharing emotional posts on social media. People are revisiting his old interviews and scenes, where he is always seen spreading laughter and positivity. His co-stars on “Sarabhai vs Sarabhai” have also described him as a “laughing person” and “the happiest person on set.”
His comic timing and effortless acting style gave him a unique identity in the history of Indian television. He not only made us laugh, but also made us feel the sweetness of life through every character.
Funeral tomorrow
According to sources, Satish Shah’s funeral will be held in Mumbai on Sunday, October 26th. This moment will be a very emotional one for his family, the film industry actors, and fans.
End of an era
Satish Shah’s life was a symbol of acting, hard work, and smiles. Through each of his roles, he made people realize that humor can also be the greatest hallmark of humanity. Now that news of his passing has spread, it seems as if the TV screen and the film screen have lost some of their charm.
But it’s true that actors like Satish Shah don’t die—they always smile in our memories.
Om Shanti.