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Satish Shah
Deceased Bollywood Actor
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, India.
- Age75 years
- Active1976 – 2025
- Updated
Satish Shah Biography
Basic Information
- Full Name: Satish Ravilal Shah
- Date of Birth: 25 June 1951
- Date of Death: 25 October 2025 (aged 74)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Place of Death: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Comedian
- Years Active: 1976 – 2025
Family Background
- Spouse: Madhu Shah, a designer, whom he married in 1982
- Children: None — the couple had no children
- Paternal Roots: His father’s family came from Mandvi, Gujarat
Education
- Schooling at New Era School, Mumbai
- Graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
- Trained in acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, graduating in 1976
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight / Name |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Film debut with Bonga (short film), as a robber |
| 1978 | First feature role in Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan |
| 1981 | Played Dilawar in Umrao Jaan |
| 1983 | Breakthrough performance as Municipal Commissioner D’Mello in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro |
| 1984 | Television debut with Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, playing 55 different characters across 55 episodes |
| 1986 | Role of Ram Charan in Amrit |
| 1987 | Marathi cinema appearance as a police inspector in Gammat Jammat |
| 1993 | Memorable role as Simon Gonsalves in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa |
| 1994 | Appeared as the doctor in the blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! |
| 1996 | Comedy success as Ram Pyara in Saajan Chale Sasural |
| 1997 | Commercial hits Judwaa and Hero No. 1 |
| 1999 | Ensemble role as Pritam in Hum Saath Saath Hain |
| 2000 | Played Rohit’s landlord in the blockbuster Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai |
| 2003 | Acclaimed performance as Karshan Bhai Patel in Kal Ho Naa Ho |
| 2004 | Iconic television role as Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
| 2004 | Prof. Madhav Rasai in Main Hoon Na |
| 2004 | Comedy film Masti, as Dr. Suresh Kapadia |
| 2007 | Played Partho Das in Om Shanti Om |
| 2007–2008 | Judge on the comedy show Comedy Circus |
| 2008 | Principal J. J. Irani in Bhootnath |
| 2011 | Iyer Uncle in the sci-fi film Ra.One |
| 2013 | Lead role as Mansukhani in Club 60 |
| 2017 | Returned as Indravadan in the web series Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2 |
| 2023 | OTT series appearance as Jogu Chimanlal Patel in United Kacche |
Death and Legacy
Death (25 October 2025):
- Satish Shah died on 25 October 2025 in Mumbai at the age of 74.
- The cause of death was reported as cardiac arrest; he had been receiving treatment for kidney-related illness in the period before his death.
- He was cremated in Mumbai the same day, with a large gathering from the film and television industry attending his last rites.
- His Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-stars sang the show’s title song at the cremation as a tribute.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a “true legend of Indian entertainment”, and his co-star Ratna Pathak Shah called him “a maestro of the genre”.
Posthumous Padma Shri (January 2026):
- On 25 January 2026, the Government of India named Satish Shah for the Padma Shri, awarded posthumously.
- The honour recognised his decades-long contribution to Indian cinema and television.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Awards | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Nominated |
| 2005 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | ITA Awards | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Indian Telly Awards | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Nominated |
| 2006 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Indian Telly Awards | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2017 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Web Series | ITA Awards | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2 | Won |
| 2026 | Government of India | Padma Shri (posthumous) | Padma Awards | — | Won |
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About Satish Shah
Who was Satish Shah?
Satish Shah (25 June 1951 – 25 October 2025) was an Indian actor and comedian, best known for Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. He died in Mumbai on 25 October 2025, aged 74.
Which role made him most famous on television?
Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.
What was his breakthrough film?
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983).
Did Satish Shah win major awards?
Yes. He won the ITA Award and the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, an ITA Award for Best Actor – Web Series in 2017, and was named for the Padma Shri posthumously in January 2026.
Which genres was he best known for?
Comedy, satire, and character roles.
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