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Veteran actor Satish Shah, famously known for ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, passed away on Saturday. He was 74. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news of his death on Instagram. In his video, Ashoke Pandit revealed that Satish Shah passed away due to kidney failure. His health suddenly deteriorated at home and he was rushed to Hinduja Hospital. He passed away at the hospital. Pandit called it a huge loss to the film and television industry. Sharing the news of Satish Shah’s demise, 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 .” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit1) As per a report in India Today, Satish Shah had been battling kidney-related complications and had recently undergone a transplant. His manager told the news portal that the body remains at the hospital, and the funeral will take place on Sunday. Over a career of more than forty years, Satish Shah became a household name in Indian cinema and television through his memorable roles. He pursued his education at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, before training at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He made his acting debut with Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978) and went on to feature in more than 250 films over his illustrious career. He achieved cult status with his iconic performance in the 1983 film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. He played the role of Municipal Commissioner D’Mello in the film directed by Kundan Shah. Satish Shah also starred in films such as Shakti, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Fanaa, Om Shanti Om and others. On television, Shah’s role as Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is remembered as one of Indian TV’s most iconic comic performances. Satish Shah is survived by his wife Madhu Shah.
