Veteran actor Satish Shah (74), celebrated for his impeccable comic timing in Hindi films and television, passed away on Saturday at his apartment in Bandra, reportedly due to kidney failure.

His death was confirmed by his personal assistant of 30 years, Ramesh Kadatala. Shah is survived by his wife, designer Madhu Shah.

From Gujarat to Stardom

A Kutchi from Mandvi in Gujarat, Shah graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and made his acting debut in 1978 with “Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan”, directed by Saeed Mirza.

He appeared in several cameo roles in his early career, but his big breakthrough came in 1983 with Kundan Shah’s cult classic “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro”, where he portrayed Municipal Commissioner Mr. D’Mello.

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