Satish Shah, was renowned for his impeccable comic timing and versatile acting. He passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Have a look at Shah’s filmography here.
Veteran actor Satish Shah, who featured in several hit television shows and films throughout his acting career, has passed away at the age of 74. He had been battling kidney-related health issues and died due to kidney failure. The actor is survived by his designer wife Madhu Shah.
He was born on June 25, 1951, and completed his graduation from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). He began his acting career with small roles in films such as ‘Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan’ and ‘Gaman’.
Rise to fame
Satish Shah rose to fame when he featured in Kundan Shah’s 1983 cult classic ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’, portraying the role of the corrupt Municipal Commissioner D’Mello. The comedy crime drama movie ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ also stars senior actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, Satish Kaushik, Neena Gupta, Rajesh Puri and others in the lead roles.
Satish Shah’s iconic filmography
Satish was also known for his roles in television series such as ‘Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi’ and ‘Filmi Chakkar’. He was also part of the 2003 film Kal Ho Naa Ho, where he played the role of Kursaan Bhai Patel. Satish Shah’s role in the 2004 film Main Hoon Na also received praise for his memorable role of Prof. Rasai.
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