Mumbai: Actor Satish Shah died at the age of 74 on Saturday, October 25, in Mumbai. The veteran actor was reportedly suffering from kidney ailment. Shah's personal assistant Ramesh Kadatala told news agency PTI that the actor passed away at his residence in Bandra east in the afternoon.
"It seems he passed away from a heart attack, however we are awaiting the final reports from the doctor about the reason behind his death," Kadatala said. Recently, he had undergone a kidney transplant, reported India Today.
Shah is popular for his roles in sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and movies like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', and 'Main Hoon Na'. Shah is also known for his roles in the 1984 sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi directed by Kundan Shah and Manjul Sinha, where he played 55 different characters.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit expressed grief over the demise of the veteran actor. "Sad and shocked to inform you that our dear friend and a great actor Satish Shah has expired few hours ago due to kidney failure . He was rushed to Hinduja hospital where he breathed his last. A great loss to our industry . Om Shanti," Pandit said in his Instagram post.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also expressed shock over Shah's death. "I'm deeply shocked to hear about the demise of the talented actor Satish Shah sir . On the big screen & television, he entertained us with his diverse roles and outstanding performances. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers," Bhandarkar said.
Shah was last seen on the big screen in the 2014 movie, Humshakals.
