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Veteran actor Satish Shah, popularly known for his performance in shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Main Hoon Na, died on October 25 due to kidney failure. He was 74. The heartbreaking news of his demise was confirmed by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, leaving the entertainment industry in mourning. His last rites were held at Mumbai’s Pawan Hans crematorium on October 26, where several renowned Bollywood and Television personalities arrived to pay their final tribute to the renowned actor. Sudhir Pandey Remembers Satish Shah Talking to ANI, veteran actor Sudhir Pandey remembered his batchmate during college days and the late actor. He said, “I have known Satish ji for 50 years. We were in the same batch at the FTII… Rakesh Bedi, Om Puri, and Suresh Oberoi were also with us in the same batch… He was an exceptional actor and human… He was always jolly and had a great sense of humour… He left too early. He still had a lot of potential as an actor… It is a great loss for me personally, and also for the industry.” #WATCH | Mumbai: On the demise of veteran Bollywood and TV actor Satish Shah, veteran actor Sudhir Pandey says, "I have known Satish ji for 50 years. We were in the same batch at the FTII… Rakesh Bedi, Om Puri, and Suresh Oberoi were also with us in the same batch… He was an… https://t.co/Qw6BkMQ5c9 pic.twitter.com/lS5CK5MfC2 — ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2025 Apart from him, others who arrived at Satish Shah’s funeral included actress Ratna Pathak Shah, Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghvan, Deven Bhojani, JD Majethia, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, Farah Khan, Avatar Gill and Jackie Shroff, among others. Ashoke Pandit revealed that Satish Shah died from kidney failure. His health deteriorated at home, and he was taken to Hinduja Hospital. He died in the hospital. Pandit described it as a massive loss to the film and television industries. Satish Shah’s Prayer Meet Sarabhai vs Sarabhai producer, JD Majethia, took to Instagram and shared that the actor’s prayer meet will be held today, October 27, at the Jalaram Hall in Juhu, Mumbai. He shared a post that read, “In loving memory of our beloved Satish Shah. We gather to celebrate the life and creative spirit of a man whose life has touched hearts, inspired many minds and brought beauty to the film world.” The actor appeared in several notable films, including Judwaa, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Umraao Jaan, Bade Ghar Ki Beti, Hum Aapke Hain Koun!, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Saajan Chale Sasural, Hero No. 1 and others.
