Veteran Actor Satish Shah, Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Star, Dies at 74

Veteran actor Satish Shah, known for his iconic roles in the sitcom Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai and films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Main Hoon Na, passed away in Mumbai on October 23, 2025 at the age of 74. The actor reportedly suffered kidney failure and was taken to Hinduja Hospital, where he could not be saved despite medical efforts.

Shah's passing has left the Bollywood community in mourning, with colleagues and fans remembering him as a great actor and an even greater human being. Just a day before his death, the actor had taken to social media to pay a touching birthday tribute to legendary actor Shammi Kapoor, a message that has now gone viral as his final public words.

Born in Mumbai in 1951, Satish Shah began his acting journey at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. Over the course of his illustrious career, he appeared in over 250 films, cementing his legacy as a versatile and beloved performer. His role as Municipal Commissioner D'Mello in the cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is particularly remembered, as is his iconic portrayal of Indravadan Sarabhai in the popular TV series Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai.