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Farah Khan Laments Paparazzi Intrusion at Satish Shah's Emotional Funeral
26 Oct
Summary
- Farah Khan visibly upset with paparazzi filming intimate moments at Satish Shah's funeral
- Satish Shah's funeral attended by industry veterans, including his Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-stars
- Satish Shah's close friend Ashoke Pandit speaks of the personal loss for the family
On October 22nd, 2025, the entertainment industry bid a final farewell to veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away at the age of 74 following a kidney ailment. Satish's funeral in Mumbai was attended by a host of industry luminaries, including his Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-stars Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Rupali Ganguly, Rajesh Kumar, and others.
Filmmaker Farah Khan, who was visibly emotional at the event, was among the mourners. However, Farah expressed her disappointment with the paparazzi for filming the intimate moments, remarking in a low, sad tone, "Keep doing this only... spend all your time doing just this," before walking away.
Satish Shah's close friend, producer Ashoke Pandit, spoke of the personal loss for the family, stating that Satish's longtime assistant Ramesh has been like a son to the couple and now has to care for Satish's wife, Madhu, who is suffering from Alzheimer's. The veteran actor's passing has left a void in the industry, with his co-stars and colleagues remembering him not just for his comic genius but also for his warmth, professionalism, and the laughter he brought to millions.
