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Satish Shah’s last to message Sachin Pilgaonkar just hours before his demise: A heartbreaking goodbye
Just hours before his sudden demise, veteran actor Satish Shah sent a final message to close friend Sachin Pilgaonkar, leaving fans and co-stars deeply moved.
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual's death.
Veteran actor Satish Shah, known for iconic roles in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, and Main Hoon Na, passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 due to kidney-related complications. His sudden demise has left the film and television fraternity shocked. Shah was rushed to P.D. Hinduja Hospital after his health worsened at home. Despite battling serious health issues, including a kidney transplant and bypass surgery, Shah remained dedicated to his family, especially his wife Madhu, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Here’s the last message Satish Shah sent to Sachin Pilgaonkar
Actor-filmmaker Sachin Pilgaonkar, a longtime friend and colleague of Shah, shared the emotional detail of Shah’s last moments. “I received a message from Satish at 12:56 pm today, which means he was absolutely fine even at that time. That I’m in shock is an understatement,” Sachin told News18.
Their friendship began in 1987 during the Marathi film Gammat Jammat and lasted over three decades, with both families staying closely connected. Sachin recalled how Shah and Madhu would meet with him and his wife Supriya.
Sumeet Raghavan pays tribute to Satish Shah
Sumeet Raghavan, who played Sahil Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, paid an emotional tribute to Shah on social media. “In 2004, we started a show and after 70 episodes we stopped shooting because that didn’t work. And after 21 years, that show became the heartbeat of all people. There’s only one Indravadan, and that is Satish Shah. He left all of us,” said Sumeet.
Reflecting on their off-screen bond, he added, “Whenever we would meet, we would be in our on-screen characters. Today, Sarabhai’s most senior person has left all of us for heavenly abode. Life can be cruel at times.”
Sachin also shared about Shah’s dedication to his family during his final months. “Unfortunately, even Madhu isn’t well. This year, Satish got his kidney transplanted. He wanted to extend his life so that he could take care of Madhu. He was on dialysis,” Sachin revealed. He fondly remembered the close-knit group of friends from Gammat Jammat, which included Ashok Saraf and Laxmikant Berde.
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