Actor Satish Shah Death: Sad news is emerging from the acting fraternity. Actor Satish Shah, known for his roles in ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’, has passed away at the age of 74. People had barely come to terms with the news of Pankaj Dheer and Asrani’s demise, when another piece of bad news has arrived. The passing of this veteran artist is a significant blow to the industry. A wave of grief has swept through Bollywood, the television world, and the comedy circuit.
Satish Shah has acted in numerous films throughout his career. However, he became a household name for his role as Indravadan Sarabhai, also known as Indu, in the popular TV show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. It was a comedy show, and his performance in it was outstanding. Talking about Bollywood films, he has showcased his acting prowess in movies like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Ra.One, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Khichdi, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
Known for his excellent comic timing, Satish Shah was born in Mandvi, Gujarat. He began his acting career with the Bollywood film Bhagwan Parshuram. After completing his studies at St. Xavier’s College, he pursued further education at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). After establishing himself in the field of acting, Satish married designer Madhu Shah in 1972. It is worth mentioning that he battled COVID-19 during the pandemic period. Speaking of his earlier films, he worked in movies like Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan, Gaman, Umrao Jaan, Shakti, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, and Vikram Betal.
Shah Rukh Khan’s film Main Hoon Na featured Satish Shah in an unforgettable role as a professor — a character that gained immense popularity. Similarly, in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, he brought life to even the role of a corpse, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
People commenting on Social media
The news of Satish Shah’s passing has sent a wave of grief through the film industry. People are paying tribute to him on social media.
I’m deeply shocked to hear about the demise of the talented actor Satish Shah sir . On the big screen & television, he entertained us with his diverse roles and outstanding performances. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers. #OmShanti.
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— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 25, 2025
Veteran actor #SatishShah passed away on Saturday due to kidney failure.
Our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
— Filmfare (@filmfare) October 25, 2025
He also did exceptional work on television
Satish Shah, who played diverse roles in Bollywood films, also made remarkable contributions to the television industry. His 1984 show Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi is still fondly remembered. In this 55-episode series, Satish Shah portrayed 55 different characters, and each one left a lasting impact on the audience. He later delivered outstanding performances in Filmy Chakkar and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. Interestingly, in both these shows, his co-star was Ratna Pathak Shah.
