Mumbai- Famed actor Satish Shah has passed away. Indian filmmaker and director Ashok Pandit confirmed the news and said that the actor is no more. He was admitted to Hinduja Hospital on Saturday afternoon due to kidney failure, where he breathed his last.
Satish Shah had been keeping a distance from the media for some time. He had not been seen in any public event or film for a long time. His last film 'Humshakals' was released in 2014.
The filmmaker shared the news of the death on Instagram, writing, 'With great sadness and shock, I inform you that our dear friend and wonderful actor Satish Shah passed away a few hours ago due to kidney failure. He was immediately taken to Hinduja Hospital, where he breathed his last. This is a big loss for our industry. Om Shanti.'
Satish Shah was born on June 25, 1951 in Mumbai. He had a passion for acting since childhood. He studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, where the foundation of his career was laid.
Satish Shah entered the film industry in the late 1970s. He has appeared in over 200 films, including several superhit films. His major films included Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Masoom (1983), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na (1994), Hum Aapke Hai Kaun (1994), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kal Ho Na (0207), 2020 (0207), Main Hoon Na (2004), Ra.One (2011), Chalte Chalte (2012), and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.