Watch: 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai' Cast Sings Title Track At Satish Shah’s Funeral In Tearful Goodbye
Team ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ bid an emotional farewell to Satish Shah at his funeral, singing the beloved show’s theme song.
Veteran actor and comedian Satish Shah’s sudden demise on October 25 due to kidney failure has left the film and television fraternity in deep shock. Best known for his iconic comic timing and unforgettable performances, the ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ star reportedly passed away at the age of 74 after suffering health complications following a kidney transplant. His final moments and emotional farewell have left an entire generation of fans heartbroken.
According to reports, Satish Shah collapsed on Saturday afternoon while having lunch at his Mumbai residence. He was immediately rushed to Hinduja Hospital after receiving CPR in the ambulance, but doctors could not revive him. His manager, Ramesh Kadatala, confirmed that the veteran actor had undergone a kidney transplant a few months ago but had developed an infection that worsened his condition. His last rites were performed on Sunday morning at a crematorium in Vile Parle, with his family, colleagues, and close friends in attendance.
The atmosphere at Satish Shah’s funeral was heavy with grief, especially as his ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ co-stars gathered to bid him a heartfelt farewell. Actors Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghvan, Rajesh Kumar, JD Majethia, and Deven Bhojani stood together beside his pyre, singing the beloved show’s theme song in his memory. A video of the same has gone viral online.
Check out the video here:
The emotional gesture left everyone teary-eyed, with Rupali visibly breaking down mid-song as JD Majethia gently consoled her, urging her to smile while saying goodbye to their beloved “Indravadan Sarabhai”.
Ever since the video went viral online, several social media users have reacted to it. One heartbroken user commented, “Broke my heart. But it's a fitting farewell to a fine actor who made Indravadan so memorable.”
Another one added, “In the end, all one ever wants is their life to be celebrated by the people they love just like this. A fitting farewell for our favourite sarabhai.”
A third user commented, “That's how we should say goodbye to our loved ones... celebrate them after mourning...this is beautiful.”
“I think this is the most wholesome goodbye! Satish Shah ji had played many memorable characters but this feels like a family bidding goodbye to its member! He surely would be so happy to see this,” another comment read.
Several Bollywood personalities, including Satish Shah’s ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ co-star Ratna Pathak Shah, David Dhawan, Naseeruddin Shah, Johnny Lever, Dilip Joshi, Ashoke Pandit, and Jackie Shroff, attended the cremation.
Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Kajol, and Farah Khan expressed their condolences online, remembering Satish Shah as one of Hindi cinema’s finest comic actors.
A true legend of laughter, Satish Shah’s contribution to entertainment remains unparalleled. He brought life to timeless roles in shows like ‘Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi’, where he famously portrayed 55 different characters and ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, which became a cultural classic.
His filmography includes blockbusters like ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun!’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Main Hoon Na’, ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, and ‘Judwaa 2’. His passing marks the end of an era for Indian comedy, leaving behind a legacy that will forever bring smiles through his art.
