Last Updated:
Actors playing Sahil and Rosesh Sarabhai and Satish Shah from the Sarabhai sets (File Photo).
Friends, family and fans gathered for his last rites on Sunday morning. Actors who played his on-screen sons in the cult show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai were the first ones to arrive to pay their respects. Sahil Sarabhai, portrayed by Sumeet Raghavan and Rajesh Kumar, who played his younger son Rosesh Sarabhai, arrived at the late actor’s Mumbai residence early on Sunday.
Sumeet got teary-eyed while talking about his bond with him. He paid an emotional tribute, and reacted to the overwhelming outpouring of condolences from fans. He accepted the condolence messages on behalf of the show’s cast and bid farewell to Satish Shah.
Sumeet then expressed his grief over the passing of Satish Shah, the senior-most member of the Sarabhai family. “Today, the eldest member of the Sarabhai family has left us. He had been unwell for quite some time. Life can be very cruel. All the fans of Sarabhai are sending their condolences. As the eldest son of this family, I accept all your condolences on behalf of us. And to Dad, I just want to say, so long, Dada. Safe travels, and see you on the other side,” he said.
Rajesh Kumar called it his ‘worst hour’, and wrote that it feels like he has lost his father. “This is the worst hour for me… I still cannot process that Satish ji is no more… all I can say is that it feels I have lost my father… A man full of life n humour. Challenging everything.. Made his name left his mark as an actor… this is a big big loss to the industry and us (Sarabhai’s family). Let’s pray for his departed soul and keep him in your prayers..,” he wrote on Instagram.
Many fans also gathered outside the house, hoping for a final glimpse of the legendary actor, sharing memories of the laughter and joy he brought to audiences across generations.
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
October 26, 2025, 10:51 IST