Satish Shah, Sarabhai actor, dies at 74 from kidney failure in Mumbai

Veteran actor Satish Shah, best known for his role as Indravadan Sarabhai in the television comedy Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, died on October 25 in Mumbai after suffering kidney failure. He was 74. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit announced Shahs death on social media, saying the actor"s health suddenly deteriorated at home and he was rushed to Hinduja Hospital, where he breathed his last. Shahs manager said his body remains at the hospital and that funeral arrangements were planned for Sunday.

Shah had been living with kidney-related health issues and had undergone a kidney transplant in recent months, his manager said. Colleagues and fans across the film and television industry expressed grief at his passing. In his announcement, Pandit called Shahs death a huge loss to the industry, adding, "Om Shanti."

Born in Mandvi, Gujarat, Shah trained at St. Xaviers College and later at the Film and Television Institute of India. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he appeared in more than 250 films and numerous television series. He earned widespread recognition for both comedic and character roles in projects including the cult film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and mainstream films such as Main...