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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 25 (ANI): Veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday, was an effortless performer who became a household name due to his versatile roles across genres. He gave several hit performances in movies and shows. 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge' were among the movies in which his role was widely admired. Tributes poured in from across the country with people recalling his iconic roles. Born on June 25, 1951, Satish Shah joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where he trained as an actor. Shah started his acting career in the 70s. After playing minor roles in films, he got a major breakthrough with the 1983 film, 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'. Directed by Kundan Shah, the film focused on the story of two photographers employed by a magazine editor to expose the scandals of the rich. Things take a different turn when they come across a corrupt builder and end up picturing a murder. Besides the late Satish Shah, who was seen as Commissioner D'Mello, the film also featured Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, and Bhakti Barve. Satish Shah received Filmfare nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role for his performance in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' Satish Shah made his film debut with the 1978 film 'Ajeeb Dastaan'. After featuring in supporting role in a number of films, Shah rose to fame in 90s with prominent roles in films like 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa', 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!', 'Hum Saath Saath Hain', 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai', 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani', 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge', 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', and of course 'Main Hoon Na'. Taking his versatility and witty style to television, Satish Shah appeared in 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi', featuring in different roles. Shah collaborated with the veteran Ratna Pathak in the 90s show 'Filmy Chakkar', where their on-screen camaraderie and fun timing won over Indian households. In 2004, the duo brought their comical magic back to the small screen with the popular sitcom, 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'. The show focused on the 'Sarabhais' - an affluent Gujarati family residing in South Bombay. Their crazy lives and idiosyncrasies took centrestage, bringing much laughter to audiences across the country. While the late actor was seen as beloved Indravadan Sarabhai, the show also featured Ratna Pathak as Maya Sarabhai, Sumeet Raghavan as Sahil Sarabhai, Rupali Ganguly as Monisha Sarabhai, and Rajesh Kumar as Rosesh Sarabhai, among others. 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' cemented Satish Shah's position as one of the most versatile actors on Indian television. His comic timing made him a favourite among people of all ages. Shah bagged multiple awards for his performance, including Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Indian Television Academy Awards and the Indian Telly Awards. The late actor was last seen in the 2014 film 'Humshakals'. He was married to actor-producer Madhu Shah. Satish Shah was rushed to the emergency ward of the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated at home. He succumbed due to kidney-related complications. His cremation is expected to take place on Sunday. Satish Shah brought joy to countless homes with his roles and will be remembered for his legacy. (ANI)
Mumbai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Satish Shah, who is known for his work in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Om Shanti Om' and others, passed away on Saturday in Mumbai. The actor was 74 years old. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of the late actor. He also shared a video in which he shared the reason behind the actor's demise. He said in the video, "I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a great actor, Satish Shah has passed away due to kidney failure, a while ago, he suddenly fell ill at ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran Hindi film actor Satish Shah, known for his performances in films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Main Hoon Na, and hit TV show "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", died Saturday, his manager said. He was 74. Ramesh Kadatala, who has been Shah's personal assistant for over 30 years, said the actor passed away at his residence in Bandra East in the afternoon. "It seems he passed away from a heart attack; however, we are awaiting the final reports from the doctor about the reason behind his death," Kadatala told ...Read More >
Mumbai: Television superstar Rupali Ganguly has been constantly seen breaking down post the demise of Bollywood veteran Satish Shah. The actress who seems to be missing her favourite co-star has been sharing an umpteen number of video clips featuring Satish Shah from their iconic hit show Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai. ALSO READ: Bollywood Mourns Veteran Actor Satish Shah: Amitabh Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, And Others Pay Heartfelt Tributes To Comedy Legend While she has not captioned the stories shared on her social media stories, it is evident that the actress is missing Satish Shah, whom she dearly r ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has urged PM Modi to posthumously honour the late actor Satish Shah with a Padma Shri. On Tuesday, the body wrote a letter to PM Modi requesting him to confer with the honour given his contribution to the field of entertainment. The letter read, "With folded hands and deep respect, we, the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE), the parent body of 36 affiliated associations and scores of members representing the vast workforce of the lndian film, television, and digital industry, wish to humbly ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls are scheduled later this year. "We are trying hard so that the Prime Minister can spare some time ...Read More >
Mumbai October 25: Bollywood has been left in a state of shock after learning about the sudden passing away of veteran actor Satish Shah. Many B-town celebs used social media to mourn the loss of the prominent actor. R Madhavan wrote, "The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now .Satish Ji we make the Gods laugh out loud as they admire their own creation. Thank you for being such a solid wind beneath my wings early on in my career... for constantly believing in me and egging me on. You will be missed you so very much Satish Ji.. A void that can never be filled... Rest in Eternal Peac ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah, praised the PM Modi-led BJP government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting India's achievements in manufacturing vaccines and protecting its citizens. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Poona Lifespace International in Pune, Shah said, 'When we faced the biggest pandemic of the century, India was one of the first countries to manufacture a vaccine. PM Modi-led BJP government provided vaccine to 130 crore Indians and protected them.' Shah emphasised the importance of societal participation in addres ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 25 (PTI) Loving, full of life and playful just like his popular onscreen character of Indravadan Sarabhai. This is how the team of popular sitcom "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" remembered Satish Shah, who passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday. Shah played the witty patriarch of the Sarabhai family from south Mumbai in the show that went on air in 2004. It was directed by actor-filmmaker Deven Bhojani. The show's producer JD Majethia and co-actors Sumeet Raghavan and Rajesh Kumar said they were shocked to hear about Shah's sudden death. Raghavan, who played Shah's elder son Sahil in t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Veteran Bollywood actor Satish Shah, known for his impeccable comic timing and unforgettable roles, passed away at the age of 74 due to kidney failure. The beloved actor, who had been battling kidney-related health issues for some time, breathed his last on October 25, 2025, at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. The sad news was confirmed by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of one of India's finest comedians. Throughout his illustrious career, Satish Shah achieved both fame and financial success. According to multiple media reports, his estimated net worth ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh paid his condolences to veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday. Recalling his working experience with Shah , Neil told ANI, "Satish ji was like my father. In fact, my first film was 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!' as an assistant director. He also worked on that film. And he gave me a lot of love and respect. Bahut yaad aa rahai hai unki (So, I am missing him a lot)." "...He was a very good human being, and I respected him a lot. I recently met him, and he showed me immense love. He was a good friend of my father ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): bollywood">Bollywood has lost one of its comedy legends, Asrani, the man who made generations laugh. Govardhan Asrani, fondly known as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. A fixture of Hindi cinema for more than five decades, Asrani has surely left behind an irreplaceable legacy built on laughter, and impeccable comic timing. His manager, Babu Bhai Theeba, confirmed the news to ANI, saying the veteran actor breathed his last at 3 PM at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu. His cremation took place at 8 PM the same evening at the Santacruz c ...Read More >
Veteran actor Satish Shah has passed away in Mumbai at 74. Known for his comic timing, Shah starred in over 200 films and shows. His career began in cricket before shifting to acting. He gained fame in 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' and 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'. Shah's journey from sports to the stage and screen is remembered. Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away in Mumbai on Saturday at the age of 74. Known for his comic timing and versatility, Shah appeared in over 200 films and television shows during a ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rupali Ganguly has opened up about her special bond with her semi-adopted daughter, revealing that she is also the legal guardian of the little one. Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Rupali Ganguly has opened up about her special bond with her semi-adopted daughter, revealing that she is also the legal guardian of the little one. The actress made the revelation during a candid conversation on Farah Khan's YouTube vlog, when the filmmaker visited Rupali's mother's house in Worli for a special segment featuring the actress and her mother. Speaking about the little girl ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has come under the radar of netizens for deleting his Facebook post in which he defended and supported Diljit Dosanjh amid the 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy. A section of users took to X to troll the veteran actor for deleting his post just a day after condemning the criticism directed at Dosanjh. One netizen shared the screenshot of Shah's now deleted post and wrote, "So, Naseeruddin Shah has deleted his post. But he has deleted it only from the social media, not from his mind. He never supported Bharat, and he never will." Another ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran actor Satish Shah, who is known for his work in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Om Shanti Om' and others, passed away on Saturday in Mumbai. The actor was 74 years old. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Instagram and shared a picture of the late actor. He also shared a video in which he shared the reason behind the actor's demise. He said in the video, "I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a great actor, Satish Shah has passed away due to kidney failure, a while ago, he suddenly fell ill at home. He was taken to th ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 25: Bollywood actor Satish Shah, whose very presence in films such as "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron" and "Main Hoon Na" and sitcom "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" elicited smiles and many a laugh, has died. He was 74. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The ever amiable Shah passed away at his residence in Bandra East in the afternoon, Ramesh Kadatala, his trusted aide and personal assistant for over 30 years, said. Ashoke Pandit, Shah's friend and industry colleague, also confirmed his demise and said, "It is a huge loss for our industry. He was a very jovial person." Born on June 25 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Veteran actor Avtar Gill remembered his longtime friend, the late Satish Shah, recalling their college and theatre days. Gill, who was present at the late actor's cremation, spoke to ANI and shared his thoughts about Shah's lively personality. "I have so many memories with him. We had known each other from our college days, even before we started doing films. It has been more than 50 years. We used to participate in drama in inter-college competitions. He was in Xavier's, and I was in Khalsa College. We became friends at that time. We recently ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The passing away of veteran actor Satish Shah has come as a shock to his family and industry friends. To honour his legacy and remember his contributions, Shah's family and friends organised a prayer meet in Mumbai on Monday to pay tribute to the late actor. Shah, celebrated for his impeccable comic timing and memorable performances over decades, passed away on Saturday at the age of 74. The prayer meet for the late actor was held at Jalaram Hall in Juhu, Mumbai. Several celebs, including Johnny Lever with his family, Paresh Ganatra, Deven Bhoj ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of veteran actor Satish Shah and said the late actor will be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainment. In an X post, PM Modi said Satish Shah's "effortless humour and iconic performances brought laughter into countless lives". "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satish Shah Ji. He will be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainment. His effortless humour and iconic performances brought laughter into countless lives. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," he said ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): The 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' lead cast paid an emotional tribute to Satish Shah by singing the title track of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' at the cremation ground in Mumbai on Sunday. The actor passed away due to Kidney-related complications at the age of 74 on Saturday. The lead cast of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', including Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, Jamnadas Majethia, Deven Bhojani and others, attended the final rites of Satish Shah in Mumbai. During the final rites, Rupali Ganguli broke down in tears, crying inconsolably. JD Majethi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 25 (PTI) Veteran Bollywood actor Satish Shah, known for his performances in films like "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro", "Main Hoon Na" and hit TV show "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", died on Saturday, his manager said. He was 74. Ramesh Kadatala, who has been Shah's personal assistant for over 30 years, said the actor passed away at his residence in Bandra east in the afternoon. "It seems he passed away from a heart attack, however we are awaiting the final reports from the doctor about the reason behind his death," Kadatala told PTI. PTI KKP RB RB ...Read More >
Mumbai: Condolences and heartfelt tributes continue to pour in for the late Satish Shah since he passed away on Saturday. While his family, friends, and colleagues from the industry remained in solidarity at his cremation, the Bollywood fraternity has also offered their homage to Shah. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan joined the line of tributes as he shared an emotional message. "Another day another work another quiet. Another of us passes away..Satish Shah, a young talent, has left us at a very young age.. And the stars they favour not.. to us all.. And these times of the grim.. it bode ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as his most iconic film 'Sholay' was playing as a Diwali highlight on television, legendary comedian and character actor Asrani passed away at the age of 84 Monday. His familiar face and nasal twang brought a smile to generations of film audiences through 300 films over a career spanning 50 years."He was feeling weak for the past 15 days and began suffering from respiratory difficulty since four days. He was hospitalised in Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi hospital, Juhu, where he passed away Monday. The final rites were performed in Santacruz crematorium with wife Manju (Bansal) and friend ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday due to kidney-related complications at the age of 74. Speaking to ANI, Shelar expressed his condolences while highlighting Shah's immense contribution to the entertainment industry. "..Maharashtra sarkar ki taraf se, vyaktigat meri taraf se, sanskritik mantralaya ki taraf se bhavpurna shrandahajali mai unko arpit karta hu (On behalf of the Maharashtra Government, personally on behalf of me, on behalf of the Cultu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Hrithik Roshan, among others, shared posts on their respective social media handles as they remembered the late actor Satish Shah. Shah, known for his notable work in projects such as "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron" and "Main Hoon Na" and the sitcom "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", passed away at his residence in Bandra East in the afternoon on Saturday. He was 74. Jonas shared a story on her Instagram handle on Saturday evening and wrote,"Rest in peace Satishji." Khan wrote, "Rest in glory Satish Shah." Roshan shared a post on his X handle and ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Iconic Bollywood actor Satish Shah, who passed away a day ago at the age of 74, was cremated on Sunday morning in Mumbai. 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. 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 condolenc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Several celebrities, including Kajol, R Madhavan and Karan Johar, remembered late actor Satish Shah, calling him a "legend". Shah passed away at his residence in Bandra East in the afternoon on Saturday. He was 74. The actor is known for his notable work in films such as "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron" and "Main Hoon Na" and the sitcom "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai". Madhavan, who co-starred with Shah in the 1997 sitcom "Ghar Jamai", shared a lengthy note on his Instagram handle. The post comprised a picture with Madhavan, Shah and Mandira Bedi, who was also a part of the sitcom. "Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 26: The funeral of the late actor Satish Shah was held at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the Vile Parle West area of Mumbai on Sunday. Several actors, and his friends attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the actor. His 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' co-actors Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar and Ratna Pathak Shah were seen at the crematorium along with Ratna's husband Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Supriya pathak and others like actor Deepak Parashar, Niel Nitin Mukesh, Avatar Gill. filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, Rumi Jaffery, Anant Nag and David Dhawan. Satish Sh ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran actor and comedian Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday due to kidney failure. Two years ago, in an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, the actor had spoken about growing old but said he was not in a hurry to die. Satish, who had taken a sabbatical from acting, had also said that he will soon rejuvenate himself and make a fresh start. "I've stopped performing in public now, I mean in movies and otherwise. I have taken, you could say, a sabbatical, and it has been rather long. Pehle se meri fitrat main raha hai, main koi cheez enjoy karta hoon tabhi karta hoo ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Salman Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to late actor Satish Shah, saying that he was someone who lived life king-size. Salman took to his X (Earlier known as Twitter) 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)." The last rites of Satish Shah took place at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the Vile Parle West area of Mumbai on Sunday. Several ...Read More >