
Condolences and heartfelt tributes continue to pour in since late Satish Shah’s demise on Saturday. While his family, friends and industry colleagues stood in solidarity at his cremation, the Bollywood fraternity also paid tributes to Shah.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan joined the array of tributes as he shared an emotional message.
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“Another day another work another silence. Another one of us dies..Satish Shah, a young talent left us at a very young age.. And the stars that do not favor.. to all of us.. And these gloomy times.. it does not bode well to express in normality.. foreboding in all of us at every moment.. It is in the ease of words to follow and so it must go.”, but the old life must show it. Big B wrote in a blog post.
He went on to say, “Each day the substitute’s excuse…or wherever the ‘show’ must lead us…therefore…even in distress and gloom there remains a despondency, a face of normalcy, and an act of work…but not…unseemly to strive for normalcy.”
Actor Salman Khan also paid tribute by sharing a picture of the scene they shared on X and captioned the post, “I’ve known you since I was 15… lived a kingsize life.. May your soul rest in peace. I’ll miss you Satish Ji…”
Sushmita Sen, who worked with Satish Shah in ‘Main Hoon Na’, took to her Instagram story and wrote, “Thank you for making our lives beautiful! Rest in peace sir Satish Shah.”
Vivek Oberoi wrote a heartfelt note to the late actor, remembering his work and the kind personality he had.
“It is often hackneyed that one could light up any room just by being in it. But Satish Shah sir really was that person. He was a father to me on screen during my very first film, Saathiya, always patient, protective and ready to soothe my nerves with a joke. He made Indravadan Sarabhai a character deeply loved by the entire country and those who knew him and grace, he will be deeply missed for his kindness and grace. forever loved,” Vivek wrote in X’s post.
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Bollywood stars like Priyanka Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R Madhavan, Paresh Rawal, Anupam Kher, Johny Lever, Farah Khan and Karan Johar also expressed their grief and paid tributes.
Comedy legend Johny Lever has paid tribute to Satish Shah by recalling his unforgettable contributions to the television and film industry. Sharing a throwback photo with the actor on his Instagram, actor Johny Lever wrote, “I’m extremely saddened to lose a great artist and my dearest friend of over 40 years. It’s hard to believe. I only spoke to him two days ago. Satish Bhai, you will be truly missed. Your immense contribution to film and television will never be forgotten.”
Choreographer-director Farah Khan, who worked with Satish Shah in the superhit ‘Mai Hoona Na’, recalled her experience working with the actor. Paying tribute to the actor, Farah said, “Rest in peace. Dearest Satish, it was a pleasure meeting you and working with you. I will miss you sending me memes and jokes every day.”
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Anupam Kher shared an emotional video for Satish Shah after the actor’s “shocking” demise. Remembering the actor, Anupam Kher described Satish Shah as a “knowledgeable” person. “Shocking, it’s shocking. I was in so many films with him. He made me laugh. He had great general knowledge. I used to bless him,” said Anupam Kher.
Hrithik tweeted, “I will never forget the kindness you showed on set to a newbie like me. Your humor and legacy will continue to inspire. Heartfelt condolences to family and friends.”
Late actor Satish Shah bid a tearful farewell at his cremation which was attended by his Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-stars Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, Jamnadas Majethia and Deven Bhojani.
Shah died on Saturday at the age of 74 of kidney-related complications.
During his prolific career, Shah appeared in a number of films, including the satirical classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), as well as hits such as Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Sometimes Haan, Sometimes Naa, *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Shaadi No. 1.





