Veteran actor Satish Shah—beloved for his comic genius in Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and as Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai—was cremated on Sunday at Pawan Hans crematorium, Vile Parle (W). Colleagues from cinema and television turned up in large numbers to bid him farewell, remembering a career that spanned nearly five decades and brought unfiltered joy to Indian households.

A send-off filled with love—and a theme song

Members of the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai team offered a deeply personal tribute: they sang the show’s iconic theme by his pyre—an unusual gesture meant to celebrate the laughter and warmth he gave them (and us).

Who came to pay respects

Among the many who attended were Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Raghavan, Rupali Ganguly, Jackie Shroff, and David Dhawan, along with several other friends and collaborators from the industry.

An industry in mourning

Tributes poured in from across film and TV; public figures and fans alike highlighted his effortless timing and generosity off-screen. Coverage captured the emotional scenes outside the crematorium and at his residence.

The legacy he leaves

From Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro to mainstream blockbusters and unforgettable TV, Shah leaves behind a body of work that stitched together generations of viewers with humor and heart. Reference timelines and obituaries reflect his passing on 25 October 2025 in Mumbai, aged 74.