New Delhi [India], October 25 : Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Saturday condoled the demise of veteran actor Satish Shah and said that his legacy of laughter will continue to live on.
In a post on X, Nadda termed Shah as a "true legend" of Indian entertainment.
The Union Minister also asserted that the late actor had an unmatched ability to bring smiles to people's faces through his memorable performances.
"Deeply pained to hear about the passing of Shri Satish Shah ji. A versatile actor and a true legend of Indian entertainment, he had an unmatched ability to bring smiles to people's faces through his memorable performances. His legacy of laughter will continue to live on. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and countless fans across India. Om Shanti!" JP Nadda said.
According to the medical certification of cause of death issued by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Satish Shah passed away due to Septic Shock at the age of 74 today.
Tributes poured in from the film fraternity and admirers of Satish Shah.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Satish Shah, celebrated actor, revered mentor, and distinguished FTII alumnus, who also served as a member of FTII's Governing Council and FTII Society. His artistry transcended generations, and his continued engagement with FTII reflected his commitment to nurturing the craft of cinema," FTII said in a post on X.
He gave several hit performances in movies and shows. 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge' were among the movies in which his role was widely admired.
Born on June 25, 1951, Satish Shah joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), where he trained as an actor. Shah started his acting career in the 70s. After playing minor roles in films, he got a major breakthrough with the 1983 film, 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'.
Satish Shah received Filmfare nomination for Best Performance in a Comic Role for his performance in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'.