Satish Shah was a veteran Bollywood actor beloved for his roles on shows and movies like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Main Hoon Na. He is considered one of India’s most versatile and legendary actors.
- Shah has died at the age of 74, and tributes are flowing for the actor.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those offering a tribute. He confirmed Shah’s death.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satish Shah Ji. He will be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainment,” the prime minister wrote on X. “His effortless humour and iconic performances brought laughter into countless lives. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Fans weighed in on the PM’s comment thread. “One of the finest actors known for his clean comedy,” wrote one of Shah.Another fan wrote, “The system rarely nurtures the kind of craft and personality he delivered. His absence highlights how few people there are now actually committed to the craft of humor rather than just chasing reaction clips.”
What Was Satish Shah’s Cause of Death?
How did the actor die? According to Indian Express, Shah was rushed to a hospital suffering from kidney failure. Shah is survived by his wife Madhu Shah, that site reported.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2025
That cause of death was confirmed by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who wrote on Facebook, “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.”
The hospital also released a statement, according to NDTV. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Mr. Satish Shah. Earlier today, the hospital received an emergency call regarding Mr. Shah’s health,” it said. “An ambulance with a medical team was immediately sent to his residence, where he was found to be unresponsive. CPR was started in the ambulance and continued on arrival at P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre. Despite the best efforts of our medical team, Mr. Shah could not be revived.”
Satish Shah – One of the finest actors known for his clean comedy.. ✨🙏🏻pic.twitter.com/IIY9FfYon4
— Shilpa (@shilpa_cn) October 25, 2025
The statement continued: “Mr. Shah was a beloved artist whose remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and television will always be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and admirers during this difficult time.”
Tributes Flowed for Satish Shah
Pandit posted several tributes to the actor.
“Our journey began with @ramankumar.director‘s film #SaathSaath, Kundan Shah & Manjul Sinha’s #YehJoHaiZindagi to my directorial show #FilmiChakkar and ended up in a friendship of a lifetime,” wrote Pandit in a statement on Facebook.
“You always treated me like your younger brother. Grateful for all the wonderful moments shared with you and Madhu over the decades. Gone too soon, my friend. Will miss your infectious smile, playful scolding & one liners. Om Shanti.”
He added, “Satish Shah’s last remains will be at his house from 10 am to 11 am on 26th October….His last rites will be performed at Pawan Hans cremation ground S.V.Road (Vile Parle ( W). Mumbai at 12.”
Fans weighed in on Pandit’s comment thread. “Shocking,” wrote one. “So sad he was great actor,” wrote another person.
