Actor Satish Shah, known for the popular Indian sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Bollywood hits such as Om Shanti Om, Main Hoon Na, and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, breathed his last. He was 74. The news was confirmed by his family.
Shah died from kidney failure, according to filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who shared the news on his Instagram handle. He wrote: "Sad and shocked to inform you that our dear friend and a great actor Satish Shah has expired few hours ago due to kidney failure . He was rushed to Hinduja hospital where he breathed his last. A great loss to our industry. Om Shanti."
Though he made his acting debut in the 1970s, it was his television stint, beginning with the Kundan Shah-directed Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi. The filmmaker would also direct him later in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. Shah appeared in 250 feature films in roles of varied colours and hues.
Comedian Johny Lever, in his tribute, 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. Your immense contribution to film and television will never be forgotten."
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. Your immense contribution to film and television will never be forgotten. 🙏🏽🕊️ pic.twitter.com/IXuXI1AYhA
— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) October 25, 2025
Shah had posted his last tweet on 'X' a day ago, wishing Shammi Kapoor on his birth anniversary. Shah's last movie appearance was in Humshakals, released a decade ago.
