Veteran Indian actor, Satish Shah passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 74. His death was due to kidney failure, despite having undergone a kidney transplant. Satish Shah’s career spanned four decades, during which he became a beloved character actor and an enduring figure in Indian pop culture. His demise deeply saddened his friends, family, and fans, and tributes poured in from across the entertainment industry. Reports of his funeral, confirmed the attendance of several film and TV stars.
Satish Shah’s on-screen son lent his shoulder for the former’s last rites
The last rites for beloved actor, Satish Shah were held in Mumbai on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The funeral took place at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, after his mortal remains were brought to his Bandra residence for public viewing. Many Indian celebrities, including his Sarabhai vs Sarabhai cast members, paid their last respects to Satish and even shouldered his body. Notably, the body of the deceased is carried by one’s son; however, Satish and his wife, Madhu Shah, are childless. In the absence of a real-life son, Satish’s reel-life son, Rajesh Kumar, stepped up and shouldered the responsibility.
