Satish Shah funeral Live Updates: Satish Shah's final journey to begin soon.Actor Satish Shah funeral Live Updates: Veteran actor Satish Shah, best known for his roles in popular shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and movies like Main Hoon Na, has passed away. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit shared on Instagram that the veteran star was rushed to Hinduja hospital where he died due to kidney failure. He was 74.
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Satish received a lot of love for his character Indravadan Sarabhai on the show. He was also loved for his comic roles in films like Main Hoon Na, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Judwaa, Hero No 1, among many others. Satish was a constant presence on television shows since the 1980s, when Doordarshan was still in its early days. He played prominent parts in shows like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Filmi Chakkar.
Born in Gujarat, Satish studied at the Xavier’s College and later joined Film and Television Institute of India. He entered acting with films Bhagwan Parshuram (1970) but it was with Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro that his name came to the limelight. In the 1980s, he appeared in many horror films as well. He is survived by wife Madhu Shah.
In an interaction with ANI, Tej Sapru said, "Satish and I have been together since college. We have worked in 4-5 films together. He was an amazing human and an outstanding actor. We didn't even know he had his kidney operated. It was a shock. One after the other, Pankaj Dheer, Asrani, and now him. This is the ultimate truth, but it hurts when you are this attached to someone."
Sharing a still from his 1997 film Judwaa, Salman Khan wrote, "Known u since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji…"
Actor Satish Shah’s prayer meet will be held on October 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Jalaram Hall in Juhu, Mumbai.
Sophie Choudry posted on X, "He was the sweetest, warmest, most wonderful artiste… Played my father in my debut film, Shaadi No.1. Was so kind to a complete newcomer like me. Will never forget that. Rest in peace Satish ji #satishshah."
Sharing the clip, Deven Bhojani wrote on X, "May look mad, dark, weird whatever .. but we always sing this when we’re together & today was not an exception. Felt as if INDU himself insisted and joined us. #satishshah ji I am blessed to have directed you in #sarabhaivssarabhai. You’ll live forever in our hearts." READ MORE
Recalling his experience working with Satish Shah, Neil Nitin Mukesh told ANI, "Satish ji was like my father. In fact, my first film was ‘Mujhse Dosti Karte Hain’ as an assistant director. He also worked on that film. And he gave me a lot of love and respect. Bahut yaad aa rahai hai unki (So, I am missing him a lot)...He was a very good human being, and I respected him a lot. I recently met him, and he showed me immense love. He was a good friend of my father and a big fan of my grandfather, Mukesh ji."
Actor Aanjjan Srivastav shared some recent photos with Satish Shah and wrote, "In an industry full of cut throat Competition, here was my cheerleader! A bond born from 'Ye Jo Hai, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' that spanned decades. One of these pictures is from April this year - where he reassured my worried daughter 'I'm going nowhere yet.' How do I put into words the loss of a friend and cheerleader in what feels like in the middle of Life's journey. Satish ❤️ Bohot Yaad aaoge Yaar."
At the funeral, the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai team, including JD Majethia, Aatish Kapadia, Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar and Deven Bhojani, bid an emotional farewell to actor Satish Shah by singing the show’s title track.
Papon sared via X, "So many childhood memories! They made the world a happier place! May their souls carry on spreading the warmth and laughter they gave us all. #satishshah #asrani."
Actor Randeep Hooda shared via X, "Heartbroken to hear about #satishshah ji’s passing. He made our childhood full of laughter.. He was always encouraging and especially I’ll always remember his kind words and encouragement for my work in #veersavarkar. A true legend, full of warmth and wisdom, he will be deeply missed. Om Shanti."
Actor Tara Deshpande posted on X, "Goodbyes are for ordinary people not for comedy giants like Satish Shah. Thank you for all the laughs, the good clean fun comedy we watched with our parents, the family values the simple but priceless humour of everyday life. You shall be sorely missed. Rest in Peace #satishshah."
Actor Ali Asgar posted on X, "Heartbroken to lose a legend whose kindness, wisdom, and warmth touched so many lives. Your gentle words, encouragement, and warm hugs will never be forgotten. You will be deeply missed, #satishshah Sir."
Satish Shah's neighbour Anup told ANI, "As soon as Ramesh called me, I went there. Satish kaka ke liye madad chalu kiya.. hum koshish karte rahe unko sahi karne ke liye (We kept trying to help him). He was such a good person--an artist with a big heart. Jis jis ko bulaya tha vo turant chale aaye kaam chodkar ke (Everyone we called came immediately, leaving their work)."
Shatrughan Sinha posted on X, "Saddened by the passing away of one of the best actors, who gave us so much of joy, a very dear family friend, veteran #satishshah. A fine human being who leaves behind unforgettable memories. Deepest condolences to his family, well wishers & fans in their grieving times. He will be truly missed.🕉️ Shanti."
Late actor Satish Shah's manager, Ramesh Kadatala, shared with ANI: "Kal lunch karte samaye hua tha. Vo khana khaate khaate ek niwala khaye, phir collapse hua. Kuch half an hour laga ambulance laane mein...hospital jaane par declare kiya doctor ne (It happened while he was having lunch. He ate a bite and then collapsed. It took around half an hour to get the ambulance. After reaching the hospital, the doctor declared him dead)."
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh posted on X, "Some actors don’t just entertain us, they become part of our homes, our jokes and our daily routines. #satishshah ji was one of them. His comic timing made ordinary moments unforgettable. Offering my deepest condolences to his family and well wishers."
Just hours before his demise, Satish Shah had spoken to a few of his friends and loved ones. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai producer JD Majethia revealed in an interview with PTI that Satish had also spoken to his on-screen wife from the show, Ratna Pathak Shah, two hours before he passed away. READ MORE
Actors Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak and Jamnadas Majethia attended Satish Shah's funeral.
Satish Shah’s family members were seen in tears as the veteran actor’s cremation took place. Actor Rupali Ganguly was spotted consoling one of the family members.
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’s Roshesh, actor Rajesh Kumar carried Satish Shah’s mortal remains on his shoulder during the last rites. The veteran actor’s cremation is taking place at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Film and Television Institute of Indi aka FTII shared some unseen photos of the actor Satish Shah via X and wrote, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Satish Shah, celebrated actor, revered mentor, and distinguished FTII alumnus, who also served as a member of FTII’s Governing Council and FTII Society."
Actor Rupali Ganguly appeared visibly emotional after paying her last respects to her Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-star Satish Shah. She greeted photographers with folded hands outside the late actor’s residence.
Actor Dilip Joshi was seen arriving at Satish Shah's residence to pay his last respects.
In an interview with PTI, actor-producer Jamnadas Majethia shared, "I am so shocked by the news. I received a call that Satish ji is no more. I couldn’t believe it because around 11:30 am he had chatted with Atish, and shortly after we got the news that he’s gone. We were supposed to meet day after before yesterday; I was right below his house, but he said he was too tired to meet and that we’d meet soon."
In an interview, Sachin Pilgaonkar opened up about the extraordinary devotion Satish Shah showed to his wife, Madhu Sha. He said, "He got a kidney transplant only to extend his wife’s life. Unfortunately, even Madhu isn’t well. She has Alzheimer’s. This year, Satish got his kidney transplanted. He wanted to extend his life so that he could take care of Madhu. He was on dialysis. Earlier, he underwent a bypass surgery, which was successful."
A recent video shows an ambulance, decorated with flowers and bearing the actor’s photo, arriving at late actor Satish Shah’s residence. His final journey is expected to begin soon.
Jackie Shroff, Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, and Paresh Ganatra, among others, were spotted arriving at Satish Shah’s residence to pay their last respects.
Actor Deven Bhojani posted on X, "My heart aches as I write this: It is with profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that our beloved Satish Shah ji, left us today for his heavenly abode #sarabhaivssarabhai."
Anupam Kher shared an emotional video on Satish Shah after the actor's 'shocking' death. In the video, Anupam said, "Kya ho raha hai yeh? 3-4 din mein itne acche acche log chale gaye. Kya ho raha hai yeh (What is happening? In the last 3-4 days, so many good people have left us. What is happening?). The actor also recalled that he would address Satish as "Satish mere Shah (Satish, my King)." He added, "He was a very good friend of mine. Shocking, it's shocking... I was with him in so many films. He used to make me laugh. He had great general knowledge. I used to test him...Koi haq nahi hai aapko aise achanak jaane ka (You don't have the right to leave so suddenly). Madhu, I feel bad. I am really sad. I give you a big hug. There are no words... There is no word for Satish Shah's loss. Most amazing actor, human being, person... Satish, we will miss you."
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Priyanka Chopra re-shared a post and wrote along with a folded hands emoji, "Rest in Peace, Satishji."
"Supriya went to visit Satish and Madhu just three days back. He played some music and Supriya and Madhu danced. Madhu recalled how she would dance cha-cha-cha," shared Sachin Pilgaonkar in an interview.
Actor Paresh Rawal posted on X, "Satish Shah . An endearing actor and a very warm Person . AUM SHANTI 🙏."
Veteran actor Satish Shah died on October 25 at around 2:30 pm at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital. Actor and filmmaker Sachin Pilgaonkar shared in a recent interview with News18 Showsha, “Satish and I would keep exchanging texts. In fact, I received a message from him at 12:56 pm today (On the day of his death), which means he was absolutely fine even at that time. That I’m in shock is an understatement."
According to the latest reports, Satish Shah’s mortal remains will be kept for antim darshan at his Bandra residence from 10 am to 11 am.
The funeral will be held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, with the cremation scheduled for 12 pm.
Sumeet Raghavan, who shared screen space with Satish Shah in Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, took to his Instagram handle to share an emotional video to pay tribute to his late co-star.
“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. So, whenever we meet each other, that’s how we talk to each other. Today, we’ve lost the karta purush, senior most member of our family. He was struggling for days. Finally, life can be very cruel,” said a visibly emotional Sumeet.
“As the elder son of this family, I accept all your condolences. So long, dad! Safe travels! See you on the other side,” the actor concluded.
Ramesh Taurani shared an emptional post about Satish Shah's death and wrote, "RIP dear Satish Shah ji. Thank you for making magic at the movies. Can't believe we just met you four months ago on our set with David Ji and @varundvn and you were so happy and warm with everyone and today you are no longer with us. Life is truly unpredictable. We will miss you. My deepest condolences to the family. Om Shanti."
Sudhir Mishra recalled how Satish Shah made the Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron scenes, where he was essentially playing a dead body, iconic. "During the famous coffin scene, Renu (Saluja, editor) had the idea that there should be an intercut. What sense did it make to focus on a dead body? But that's when Satish started changing his expressions in the scene and that became a pattern. It was the same with the Mahabharata scene. The idea of comedy as a farce, yet milking the scene to its fullest, came naturally to Satish," he said.
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis morned Satish Shah's death. "I am shocked by the news of the passing of renowned Indian cinema actor Shri Satish Shah. He captivated audiences with his performances and his remarkable comic timing in films like "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron," "Main Hoon Na," "Kaho Na Pyaar Hai," "Hum Saath Saath Hain," "Judwaa," and serials like "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai." His passing is an irreparable loss to the Indian art scene. May his soul rest in peace and give strength to his family, friends, and all those associated with him to bear this loss," he wrote on X.
Commentator Harsha Bhogle mourned Satish Shah's death. He wrote on X, "Why are the people who gave us joy going away? Having just said good bye to Piyush Pandey, comes the news of the passing of Satish Shah who was brilliant in Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and so many many more."
Satish Shah is survived by his wife, Madhu Shah. The couple didn't have any children. She is a designer by profession. They got married in 1972.
Anupam Kher, who is currently in Switzerland, is devastated after hearing the news of actor Satish Shah's demise. Taking to his X handle, he shared a video. Breaking into tears, the actor said: "What is happening? In three days, we lost three amazing people. I have known all of them. My smile hides a lot of sorrow. Everytime I called him, I would be like: 'Satish, mere Shah!' And he would reply, 'Mere Jahapana!' I will wear my glasses, I can't show my tears. He was a great friend of mine. I am currently in Switzerland, sat in a cafe where they shot for DDLJ--I was extremely happy. But when I opened my phone, I read that he is no more. He worked with me in DDLJ. He had a great general knowledge. He would know about everything."
In frustration, he asked: "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."
Hours after Satish Shah's passing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official X handle to pay tribute to the actor. He wrote: "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."
Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74 in Mumbai, leaving behind some of the most enduring memories for his fans through his iconic roles. The one role that made him a household name was the witty and sarcastic Indravadan Sarabhai from the hit sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. The show became a cult classic over time, with audiences often calling it ahead of its time. However, when it first aired, it surprisingly suffered from low TRPs and was among Satish’s lowest-performing shows. Read more
The death of veteran actor Satish Shah has left the film industry in shock. The beloved actor, known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable character roles, enjoyed a remarkable 50-year-long career. In an old interaction, Satish had shared fond memories of shooting his iconic role as the professor who spits while talking in Main Hoon Na. Although the role went on to become one of his most memorable performances, Satish initially refused to play the part as he found it “disgusting.” Read more
Satish Shah played a pivotal part in one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated films — Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.
Speaking on Komal Nahta’s celebrity chat show Aur Ek Kahani, Satish shared: "Those days the budget of a film would be very less. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron’s budget was about 8 lakhs, so you can imagine how much I must be paid. I used to get cheques with amounts like Rs 50. and Rs. 100 rupees. I used to get it in installments." Read more
Actor Vivek Oberoi who worked with Satish Shah in the 2002 film Saathiya remembered the actor in an emotional X post. He wrote, "They say, often clichédly, 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."
He added: "He made Indravadan Sarabhai a character the entire country loved and those who knew him will remember him for his kindness and grace. Godspeed, sir. You will be deeply missed, and forever loved. Om Shanti!"
Actor Madhavan, who has worked with Satish Shah in films Ramji Londonwaley, penned an emotional note for the star and said that the heaven will be merrier now.
Sharing a happy memory on his Instagram handle, R Madhavan wrote, "The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now .Satish Ji we make the Gods laugh out loud as they admire their own creation. 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."
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 Pawan Hans cremation ground S.V.Road at 12 pm.
After veteran actor Satish Shah's death, PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre issued a statement confirming the news. In a press note they wrote: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Mr. Satish Shah."
Sharing the cause of death, they said: "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 at P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre. Despite the best efforts of our medical team, Mr. Shah could not be revived."
Roadies and Splitsvilla fame Raghu Ram penned an emotional note for actor Satish Shah. He wrote on X: "#rip Satish Shah. You will always be treasured by our generation."
Actor Rakesh Bedi broke down after learning the news of the death of his FTII batchmate Satish Shah. Taking to his Instagram handle, the actor shared a video. Visibly emotional, Rakesh said: "Actually, I don't know how to say it friends-- I am feeling extremely emotional today. In fact, I am finding it difficult to even speak. One of my dearest friends, Satish Shah is no more. He was my batchmate at FTII. We did Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi together and many more movies. The emotions that I am feeling today are simply difficult to put it in words. It is one of the saddest days of my life. I loved him a lot. Rest in Peace bro."
Actor Rajesh Kumar, who played the role of Roshesh in Satish Shah's popular series Sarabhai vs Sarabhai told SCREEN that the death of the actor is a huge loss for him.
He said: "This is the worst hour for me. I still cannot process that Satish ji is no more. All I can say is that it feels like I have lost my father. A man full of life and humour. He challenged everything. He made a name for himself and has left his mark as an actor."
He added: "This is a big loss to the industry and us ( Sarabhai family). Let’s pray for his departed soul and keep him in your prayers. I can’t talk much as not in the right frame."
Filmmaker-producer David Dhawan is shocked to learn the news of his friend Satish Shah's demise. Speaking to HT City, the filmmaker shared: “You don’t even know how close we were. We passed out from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) together. Forget the number of films we did, we knew each other for 50 years! I did my editing, he did acting.”
The filmmaker shared that after his dialysis, the actor would often meet him in on his film set. "I have such great memories with him. He used to get his dialysis done from Leelavati hospital in Mumbai. If I would be shooting in Mehboob Studios, I used to ask him ‘aayega?’, he used to come and meet everyone on set!" Dhawan said Satish Shah's health problems began after his kidney transplant.
The filmmaker said that despite having quit acting, Satish Shah promised to act in his film.
Satish Shah's dear friend and actor Gajendra Chauhan said he was worried about his overweight. Speaking with India Today, the actor said: "Satish was a very close friend of mine. We have worked together in films and television. He was not at all a serious guy. His comic timing was amazing. He was an extremely intelligent man. He would solve any problem in seconds. I was worried about his weight and would often question him about it. I would ask: 'Are yaar, why don't you lose weight?' And he be like: 'I am surviving just fine with this weight.' He was fond of hunting and buying huge cars. He was a man full of life. I think our industry is cursed. We lost too many celebrities back-to-back."
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar took to his official X handle to express his grief over veteran star Satish Shah's death. He wrote: "I'm deeply shocked to hear about the demise of the talented actor Satish Shah sir . On the big screen & television, he entertained us with his diverse roles and outstanding performances. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers."
Parmeet Sethi says he cannot wrap his head around his co-star Satish Shah's death. He told SCREEN: "I knew his heart was weak. He had a heart attack earlier too. I am very shocked. We were not in touch, but we worked on a couple of films together. He was one of the most loved people on set. He always had some anecdotes about his theater days. He had such great camaraderie with Shah Rukh Khan during DDLJ. He was so fond of guns, and he was a very fit guy. He could do some exercises on set and make us wonder how he did it despite the weight on him. He was so good. He was electric on set--so much fun. I am so sad that he has gone so prematurely; this is not the age to go."
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan, who worked with Satish Shah in her directorial debut film Main Hoon Na penned a heartfelt note for the star. Sharing his picture on her Instagram Stories, Farah wrote: "Rest in peace dearest. Satish, you were a joy to know and work with. Will miss you sending me memes and jokes everyday.
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh took to his X handle to express his grief over Satish Shah's death. He wrote: "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.
Actor-writer JD Majethia spoke to Hindustan Times and shared that Satish Shah had developed an infection in his kidney. "He passed away at his home in Mumbai today. He was rushed to the hospital, but it was too late. At the moment, the doctors at the hospital are doing some formalities. Other information and cremation details will also be shared later tonight."
According to India Today, Satish Shah's manager confirmed that the actor was battling kidney-related complications and had recently undergone a transplant. The actor's mortal remains is currently at the hospital with the funeral scheduled to take place on Sunday.
Actor Satish Shah's manager spoke to BBC Hindi and shared that the actor underwent a kidney transplant a few months ago and kept unwell ever since. He breathed his last at 2:30 pm today.
Jonny Lever, who has worked in multiple feelings with actor Satish Shah maintained a close relationship with the actor for over 40 years. Upon the actor's death, the comedian wrote: "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."
Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai producer Aatish Kapadia told SCREEN: "I don't know what to say. I am completely devastated. We used to be in regular touch. We always texted each other on the Sarabhai [WhatsApp] group. He was like a family for me. I don't know about his health but I was aware that he had a kidney transplant. Maybe that caused complications. But, I don't think I am the right person to say all this. I am completely numbed. He was the liveliest in our group."
Delnaaz Irani, who has worked with the actor in films like Kal Ho Naa Ho, told SCREEN: "Oh My God! I didn't even about his death. More than work, we knew each other socially also. He was so jovial, so full of life. We met at so many parties where he was there as Sarabhai. I am shocked to hear this."
Actor Satyajeet Dubey took to his X handle to express his grief over his co-star's death. He wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear about Satish Shah sir’s passing. He was such an incredible actor, he lit up every frame he was in. I had the privilege of working with him in my debut film Always Kabhi Kabhi, and his warmth and brilliance have stayed with me ever since."
Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) mourned the death of the veteran actor Satish Shah. Taking to their official X handle, the association shared a picture of the actor along with the caption: "CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Satish Shah ji (member since 1985)."
Bollywood producer Ashoke Pandit took to his Instagram handle to confirm Satish Shah's death news. Sharing pictures of the actor, Ashoke Pandit wrote: "Sad and shocked to inform you that our dear friend and a great actor Satish Shah has expired few hours ago due to kidney failure . He was rushed to Hinduja hospital where he breathed his last. A great loss to our industry. Om Shanti.
Satish Shah passed away in Mumbai at 74.
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