Iconic Bollywood actor Satish Shah passed away a day ago at the age of 74. According to the medical certification of cause of death issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor passed away due to Kidney-related complications.
Salman Khan pays tribute to Satish Shah
On Sunday, Salman Khan took to his X handle and dropped a photo most likely from their 1997 movie Judwaa. Revealing that he had known the veteran actor ever since he was 15 years old, Salman penned, “Known u since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji…(sic).”
Known u since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji… pic.twitter.com/HvUNyy7BbU
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 26, 2025
Satish Shah funeral
The last rites of Satish Shah took place at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the Vile Parle West area of Mumbai on Sunday. Family members, close friends, and members of the film fraternity attended to pay their final respects at the crematorium in Mumbai. His mortal remains were kept at his Bandra (East) residence earlier for visitors to offer condolences before the final journey.
Nasserudin Shah, Tikku Talsania, David Dhawan, Rumy Jafry, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ali Asgar, Deepak Parashar, Harish Bhimani, Avtar Gill, Angan Desai, Pankaj Kapoor and Supriya Pathak were spotted at the cremation ground in Mumbai. Naseeruddin was accompanied by his son, Imaad Shah. Noted director David Dhawan was also seen entering the cremation ground. He was followed by the `Khichdi` actor Anang Desai. Both celebrities wore white outfits for the actor`s final rites.
Poonam Dhillon, Farah Khan, Prahlad Kakkar, Suresh Oberoi, Swaroop Sampat, Dilip Tahil, Prasoon Joshi, Sharad Saxena, Tej Sapru were among others who, attended Satish Shah`s funeral today.
The Sarabhai vs Sarabhai cast also paid an emotional farewell to the actor after gathering near Satish Shah`s mortal remains to extend their condolences.
About Satish Shah`s career
With a career spanning over four decades, Satish Shah became a household name through his comic roles in films and television.
The actor`s diverse filmography includes popular hits like satirical black comedy `Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro` (1983), `Hum Saath-Saath Hain`, `Main Hoon Na`, `Kal Ho Naa Ho`, `Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa`, `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge`, `Om Shanti Om`, and `Shaadi No. 1`.
Despite his memorable roles in cinema, Shah`s portrayal of Indravadan Sarabhai in the television series `Sarabhai vs Sarabhai` remains one of the most iconic comic performances in Indian TV history.
The entertainment industry has been mourning the loss of the Bollywood icon Satish Shah, with fans and colleagues expressing their grief on social media.
