Beloved comedian and actor Satish Shah, known for his iconic performances in films and television, passed away on October 25 in Mumbai, leaving the entertainment industry and his fans in deep mourning. Initially, several reports attributed his demise to kidney failure, but his Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-star Rajesh Kumar, who played Rosesh Sarabhai, has now clarified the true cause of death.
Talking to Bollywood Hungama, Rajesh told that Satish Shah experienced an sudden cardiac arrest when he was eating lunch at home. “I can’t explain to you how emotional these past 24–25 hours have been. It’s very hard to even put into words. But I want to clear a few things about Satishji’s death,” Rajesh stated. “Yes, he did have a kidney problem, but he really died of a heart attack. He was home, eating lunch, and then he just… died.”
Rajesh went on to clarify that the kidney failure reports were not correct, informing, “The kidney problem had already been tackled; it was in control. Sadly, it was a sudden cardiac arrest that led him away.” His emotional utterance has shed light for co-workers and fans left perplexed by conflicting news.
Prior to this, Satish Shah’s manager Ramesh Kadatala had also revealed the actor’s last moments. He disclosed that the senior actor collapsed while having lunch between 2 pm and 2:45 pm. “Kal lunch karte samaye hua tha. Woh khana khaate khaate ek niwala khaye, phir collapse hua,” he explained. Ramesh said it took around half an hour for the ambulance to reach the location, and when Satish Shah was taken to the hospital, he was pronounced dead.
The neighbor of the actor, Anup, who was at home when the emergency broke out, remembered the hectic and poignant moments that ensued. “The moment Ramesh called me, I rushed there. Satish kaka ke liye madad chalu kiya… hum koshish karte rahe unko sahi karne ke liye,” he explained. Recalling the actor fondly, he added, “He was such a good person — an artist with a big heart.”. Jis jis ko bulaya tha vo turant chale aaye kaam chodkar ke.
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Satish Shah, renowned for his flawless comic timing and iconic performances in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Main Hoon Na, and Hum Saath-Saath Hain, has left behind a lasting legacy. His untimely death brings the curtain down on an era in Indian comedy, but his chuckles and warmth will live on in the hearts of millions.
