Actor Ratna Pathak Shah has opened up about her cherished memories with the late Satish Shah, who passed away on October 25. Known for his wit and impeccable comic timing, Satish was celebrated for bringing laughter to countless audiences through shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. His on-screen wife from the beloved sitcom, Ratna Pathak Shah, recently shared a moving recollection of his emotional depth and inner strength.
During a conversation following his prayer meet, Ratna spoke about the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai cast coming together to sing the show’s theme song in his honour. She described the gathering as joyful rather than mournful, saying that Satish truly deserved to be celebrated with smiles and music rather than tears. “He lived life with humour and courage,” Ratna said, adding that he never wanted anyone to grieve over him.
Reflecting on his emotional side, Ratna remembered how Satish often hid his feelings behind laughter. She revealed that the only time she saw him break down was when his wife, Madhu Shah, fell seriously ill years ago and required blood transfusions. “All of us rushed to the hospital, and that was the only time I saw him shattered,” she recalled.
Satish Shah collapsed at his Mumbai home during lunch and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. While early reports mentioned kidney failure, his co-star Rajesh Kumar later confirmed that he suffered a heart attack. Satish is survived by his wife, Madhu, who has been battling Alzheimer’s disease.