'He was a joyful man. He was always content with his life and never ran after money.'
Satish Shah passed away into the ages on Saturday, October 25. He was 74. His funeral was held on Sunday. The talented actor's prayer meet was held in Mumbai on October 27, it was attended by friends from the television and film industries.
'He runs in my blood like my father who was always thoughtful, caring, happy with my success, sad when I was down.'
Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.
Ten Satish Shah films and shows available on streaming platforms
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"I replied with a proud smile 'because we are Indians' after I overheard the Heathrow staff wonderingly asking his mate how can they afford 1st class?" Shah tweeted on Tuesday.
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Khan and Shah appeared before Chief Judicial Magistrate Brijendra Kumar Jain and told the court they had not killed any protected animals on the night of September 26 and 27, 1998.
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Govinda's recent visit to Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja with his Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar has fuelled ongoing relationship rumours, prompting cryptic comments from his wife Sunita Ahuja and strong reactions from Kashmera Shah.
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Despite receiving poor reviews, the cast and crew of Haiwaan gather in Mumbai for a star-studded screening.
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'Today, even the greatest artistes are guided by monetary impulses. For Hrishida, relationships mattered the most.'
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'How will this woman find her? And how does that affect her, because it's not a biological relationship.'
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