 "When Satish Shah said he was not that 'good looking' as an actor: 'I had not come to become a hero and...'")
Veteran actor Satish Shah, known, passed away at the age of 74 due to kidney failure. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit shared the news of Shah’s passing away on Instagram as he wrote, “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.”
In an interview with Komal Nahta a few years back, the late actor spoke about how he didn’t feel he was good looking during his struggling days in the industry. “When I would say that I have come from the institute, I would get a bit of respect, but that’s about it. There was no other advantage whatsoever,” Shah said.
The actor added, “It was a time when actors would be selected after their black and white pictures were seen, and that wouldn’t work for me as I was not that good looking. They wouldn’t think that I am the new Shammi Kapoor, and I was aware of it. I had not come to become a hero.”
Ashoke Pandit also shared a video in which he said, “I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a great actor, Satish Shah has passed away due to kidney failure, a while ago, he suddenly fell ill at home. He was taken to the Hinduja hospital, Shivaji Park. He has passed away. His body will be brought to his residence in Bandra. I will keep you informed about his funeral. It is a huge loss for our industry. I have worked a lot with Satish. Satish is a great man.”
Filmography
In his illustrious career of over 4 decades, Shah featured in over 250 films, which include cults and blockbusters Hero No 1, Judwaa, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Om Shanti Om, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge , Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Main Hoon Na. Satish’s 1984 iconic sit-com Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a defining moment in his career. In his later phase of career, Satish became a household name for his portrayal of Indravadan in Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai.