Veteran Actor Satish Shah, Beloved Star of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Passes Away at 74

Veteran Bollywood actor Satish Shah, best known for his iconic role as Indravadan Sarabhai in the hit sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 74.

Career Highlights

  • Satish Shah began his acting career with small roles in “Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan” (1978) and “Gaman” (1979).
  • He gained national fame with the 1983 cult classic “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro”, directed by Kundan Shah, where he played the role of the corrupt municipal commissioner D’Mello.
  • Known for his unmatched comic timing, he became a popular figure in both Bollywood and television.

Television Career

  • Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984): Played 55 different characters in 55 episodes – a record in Indian television.
  • Filmy Chakkar (1995): Played the character Prakash.
  • Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004–2006): Played Indravadan Sarabhai, the sarcastic yet lovable patriarch.
  • The show was revived in 2017 due to its continued popularity.

Notable Bollywood Films

Satish Shah appeared in several hit films, including:

  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)
  • Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
  • Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
  • Main Hoon Na (2004)
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
  • Fanaa (2006)
  • Om Shanti Om (2007)
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