Salman Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor Satish Shah, highlighting that he was someone who lived life king-size.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Salman shared a photo from their 1997 movie “Judwaa.” He revealed that he had known the veteran actor since he was 15 years old, stating, “Known u since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji…(sic).”
The last rites of Satish Shah were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the Vile Parle West area of Mumbai. Several industry members attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the actor.
His ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ co-stars Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghvan, Rajesh Kumar, and Ratna Pathak Shah were present, along with Ratna’s husband Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, and Supriya Pathak. Other notable attendees included Deepak Parashar, Niel Nitin Mukesh, Avatar Gill, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, Rumi Jaffery, Anang Desai, and David Dhawan.
Satish Shah, known for his roles in films such as “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” and “Main Hoon Na,” passed away at the age of 74.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared that Satish Shah will be remembered as “a true legend of Indian entertainment.” Expressing his sorrow over the veteran actor’s passing, PM Modi posted on his official X handle, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satish Shah Ji. He will be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainment (sic). His effortless humour and iconic performances brought laughter into countless lives. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. (sic)”
Numerous celebrities from the film industry took to social media to express their condolences following the loss of this iconic actor.