Senior Actor Satish Shah dies at age 74

• Senior actor Satish Shah, who has a legendary sense of comic timing and memorable film and television performances, died on 25 October 2025 of kidney failure. He was 74. His death is the death of one of the most popular comedy icons in India.

Career Highlights:

• Satish Shah started working in the 1970s and became popular with the cult movie Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) where his character Commissioner D’Mello has been a legend. He also earned more recognition with his sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, in which he joined 55 episodes in which he took 55 different characters to his credit, a feat in Indian television.

Television Legacy:

• He made his name household over his appearance in the Indian TV show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as the character of Indravadhan Sarabhai. His natural humour and relatable actability made him have a few life long fans.

Industry Tributes:

• The actors, film makers and fans lamented his death, remembering his friendliness, humor and his contribution to the Indian entertainment. The coworkers of Shah recalled him as a modest artist who left generations of comedians and actors.

Exam Facts:

• Born: 25 June 1951, Bombay (now Mumbai)
• FTII alumnus, who became a member of its governing body (2015).
• Notable performances: Commissioner D’Mello ( Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro ), Indravadhan Sarabhai ( Sarabhai vs Sarabhai ).
• Co-judge of Comedy Circus (2008)
• Star movies: Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Fanaa, Om Shanti Om.

Enduring Legacy:

• His career in cinema and television has spanned over 5 decades and Satish Shah made people laugh with his diversified performance. He will be remembered as a comedy and the Indian entertainment pillar.