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Sarabhai vs Sarabhai star Satish Shah passes away at 74

Satish Shah, who is renowned for his iconic role in the TV serial Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, passed away on Saturday (October 25) at the age of 74 after battling health issues.

Arshi Khanam
Nov 01, 2025
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai star Satish Shah passes away at 74

Pic Courtesy: Instagram Account of Satish Shah 

Veteran actor Satish Shah, who is renowned for his iconic role in the TV serial Sarabhai vs Sarabhai passed away on Saturday (October 25) at the age of 74. According to reports, the actor was suffering from some kidney-related issues. The news of Satish Shah’s demise has sent shockwaves among fans as they expressed grief. Several industry people, like Ashok Pandit, Johny Lever, and others, have also shared their condolences.

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Tributes pour in for Satish Shah

Actor Satish Shah has passed away at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital after battling some kidney-related issues. According to India TV, Shah took his last breath around 2:30 pm at the hospital where he was admitted. His funeral is expected to take place on Sunday (October 26). The 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' star underwent a transplant earlier.

Satish Shah TV shows and movies

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), several industry people expressed their grief after learning about the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor’s death with warm tributes. Johny Lever penned a heart-wrenching note for his beloved friend. He wrote, “Feeling extremely sad to share that we’ve lost a great artist & my dearest friend of over 40 years. It’s hard to believe—I had spoken to him just two days ago. Satish Bhai, you will truly be missed.”

Take a look at other tributes here..

Satish Shah’s rise to stardom

Satish Shah emerged as a household name with his stellar performance in the cult-classic TV show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. He played the role of Indravadan Sarabhai, who was the husband of Ratna Pathak Shah and Rupali Ganguly’s father-in-law. Whether it was his memorable dialogues or humour-packed punches, the character remains iconic till death. The news of his demise has left fans reeling in shock at losing a talented gem in the industry.

The late actor was also a part of many hit films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984), Main Hoon Na (2004), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), and others.

FAQs:

Q. Is actor Satish Shah dead?

A. Yes, veteran actor Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74.

Q. How did Satish Shah die?

A. Satish Shah reportedly passed away due to kidney failure.

Q. Where to watch Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

A. Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is available to watch on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.

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