Tearful adieu to comedy maestro Satish Shah: Bollywood and ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ team gather in Mumbai for his funeral | VIDEO
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Veteran Bollywood actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 74, was cremated on Sunday morning in Mumbai.
As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) medical certificate, the beloved Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor succumbed to kidney-related complications.
The late actor’s mortal remains were kept at his Bandra (East) residence earlier in the day, allowing friends, colleagues and admirers to pay their last respects before the funeral procession.
Among those who attended the final rites were Naseeruddin Shah, Tiku Talsania, David Dhawan, Rumy Jafry, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ali Asgar, Deepak Parashar, Harish Bhimani, Avtar Gill, Anang Desai, Pankaj Kapoor and Supriya Pathak. Naseeruddin Shah was accompanied by his son Imaad Shah.
Filmmaker David Dhawan and actor Anang Desai were seen arriving at the crematorium dressed in traditional white, a mark of respect. Other film industry personalities, including Poonam Dhillon, Farah Khan, Prahlad Kakkar, Suresh Oberoi, Swaroop Sampat, Dilip Tahil, Prasoon Joshi, Sharad Saxena and Tej Sapru were also present to bid farewell.
The Sarabhai vs Sarabhai team gathered near Shah’s mortal remains to offer a poignant goodbye to their co-star, who immortalised the role of Indravadan Sarabhai through his effortless wit and charm.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the veteran actor, remembering him as one of Indian entertainment’s most loved figures.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote:
With a prolific career spanning over four decades, Satish Shah earned a place in Indian cinematic history through his impeccable comic timing and diverse performances.
From the cult classic ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ (1983) to popular blockbusters like ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain’, ‘Main Hoon Na’, ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa’, ‘Shaadi No 1’ and ‘Om Shanti Om’, his filmography reflected both versatility and mastery of humour.
Despite his memorable appearances on the big screen, it was his portrayal of Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai that turned him into a cultural icon and household favourite.
The film fraternity and countless fans continue to mourn the loss of a legend who brought laughter, warmth and joy to Indian entertainment for generations.
ANI