Veteran actor Satish Shah (74) passes away; kidney failure claimed
Satish Shah, the beloved veteran actor, passed away on Saturday at age 74 due to kidney failure.
He was found unresponsive at his Mumbai home and taken to Hinduja Hospital, where he was declared dead.
Shah had struggled with kidney issues for some time and had undergone a transplant.
His last film role was in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021).
His final rites were held on Sunday, as friends and fans mourned the loss.
Career spanned over 5 decades; worked in over 250 films
Born in 1951, Satish Shah's career spanned over five decades with over 250 films.
He's best known for classics like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), and Main Hoon Na (2004).
On TV, he became a household name as Indravadan Sarabhai from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai—a character many still quote today.
Colleagues and even PM Narendra Modi paid tribute, remembering him for his unique blend of humor and heart that shaped Indian comedy.