Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 26: Veteran actor Raj Babbar has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his longtime friend and fellow actor Satish Shah, calling it a profound personal loss that has left an irreplaceable void in his life.

Sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, Babbar posted a picture of the late actor and wrote, “Satish Shah ji had a luminous presence. A superb actor who had a tremendously successful career. His warmth and wit touched many. His passing away feels like a personal loss as I recount memories of his humour and grace. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who admired his work.”

Satish Shah, beloved for his memorable performances across film and television, passed away on October 25 in Mumbai at the age of 74. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news on social media, revealing that Shah had succumbed to kidney failure after a sudden illness at his home. He was rushed to Hinduja Hospital in Shivaji Park but could not be revived.

Pandit described the veteran actor as a “great man” and a “huge loss for the industry,” adding that he had shared many fond memories working alongside Shah over the years.

The funeral took place on Sunday at Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle (West), where family, friends, and numerous colleagues from the entertainment industry gathered to bid their final farewells.

Among those present were Shah’s Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-stars Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, and Ratna Pathak Shah, accompanied by her husband Naseeruddin Shah. The final rites were also attended by Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Deepak Parashar, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Avatar Gill, Anang Desai, David Dhawan, Rumi Jaffery, and Ashoke Pandit.

Satish Shah’s passing marks the end of an era for Indian entertainment — a loss felt not only by his peers but also by generations of audiences who cherished his effortless humor, warmth, and versatility on screen.