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Satish Shah Remembered: Friendship Beyond FTII
10 Apr
Summary
- Satish Shah and Rakesh Bedi were batchmates at FTII with David Dhawan.
- Rajesh Kumar shared that Satish Shah would be proud of Rakesh Bedi's success.
- The Sarabhai cast still feels Satish Shah's presence through shared jokes.
Veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on October 25, 2025, is still deeply missed by his colleagues, particularly from the Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai cast. Rajesh Kumar, who played Shah's onscreen son, recently spoke about their enduring friendship. He expressed that Shah would have been immensely proud of Rakesh Bedi's recent achievements.
Shah, Bedi, and filmmaker David Dhawan were all batchmates at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Their camaraderie extended beyond their FTII days, having collaborated on projects like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron' and 'Ye Jo Hai Zindagi' in the 1980s.
Kumar also noted that the Sarabhai cast often feels Satish Shah's presence. When a meme or joke is shared on their WhatsApp group, it inevitably brings Shah to mind, especially if sent by Ratna Pathak Shah, his onscreen wife, as they anticipate his witty reply.
Rakesh Bedi is currently gaining significant recognition for his role as Jameel Jamali, a politician, in the 'Dhurandhar' franchise. His performance in 'Dhurandhar 2' has been highlighted alongside the film's direction and lead actor's performance, with one of Bedi's dialogues becoming a viral sensation.
