Rupali Ganguly, who played his on-screen daughter-in-law in the cult show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, was snapped arriving to pay her final respects to the actor. Rupali and Satish’s camaraderie as Monisha and Indravadan in the comedy show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai still remains one of the fans’ favourites. Visibly shaken by the loss of her co-star, Rupali was seen hiding her tears as she gestured to the paparazzi to stop recording her with her hands folded.

Veteran actor and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Dilip Joshi was also among the several celebrities who reached Satish Shah’s residence to pay their respects to the departed soul.

PM Narendra Modi mourns Satish Shah’s death

Sharing his grief over the loss of the veteran actor, PM Modi wrote on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) timeline, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satish Shah Ji. He will be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainment (sic).” Offering his condolences to the family of the deceased, PM added, “His effortless humour and iconic performances brought laughter into countless lives. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti (sic).”

Many well-known names from Bollywood, such as Kajol, R. Madhavan, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher, and others, took to social media to pay their tributes to the late actor.

About Satish Shah

Over a career spanning more than forty years, Satish Shah became a household name in Indian cinema and television through his memorable roles. He achieved cult status with his iconic performance in the 1983 film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. He also starred in films such as Shakti, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Fanaa, Om Shanti Om, and many others. On television, Shah’s role as Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is remembered as one of Indian TV’s most iconic comic performances.