Satish Shah, the veteran actor known for his iconic role in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,’ passed away at the age of 74 on October 25, 2025. He was rushed to the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai after he was found unresponsive at his residence due to kidney failure. After an emergency call, he was taken by an ambulance, where CPR was performed. As the entertainment industry mourns the loss of the legendary artist, fans can’t help but reminisce about the star and the unforgettable moments he left behind. With his ethereal presence in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,’ alongside Ratna Pathak Shah, Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghvan, and Rajesh Kumar, Shah made sure to make the audience giggle at the edge of their seats and served classic one-liners that took viewers aback. Here’s a list of the top moments from the series that have been profoundly imprinted in the back of the minds, quite effortlessly!
‘Cinema Uff Cinema’
Challenging a duel with poetry master, Rosesh Sarabhai? Only a man with willpower can afford to do it – and it was none other than Indravardhan Sarabhai. In the unforgettable episode, the father-son duo battles a round of poetry, which only leads to laughter and surprises by involving the other ‘experts’ of the field. As Indravardhan gets his chance to present his contemporary verses, he gives ‘Cinema Uff Cinema’ that starts with “Khar Khar Khar Khar Khar Khar, Chale Cinema Ki Reel,” and the drama continues. But the fans know the only one who won the round was Kaccha Kela with his poem ‘Mai Lukha Hoon!’
‘Mai Mard Hoon!’
As aforementioned, the pleasant one-liners never failed to drop perfectly. Whether it was the flair with which the Shah presented, or the adorable expressions that won the hearts, he knew exactly what the character needed. During the banters with Maya of ‘Mai Mard Hoon,’ she used to respond with it’s not her fault, and he should check with the doctor. However, it was Shah’s disgusted yet quite lovable expression that gave a fabulous touch. Well, he certainly did win the banter with Monisha and her so middle-class chic.See More: Veteran actor Satish Shah passes away due to kidney failure at 74
Popat Kaka’s funeral
Speaking of the unmatched episode, Indravardhan Sarabhai recited songs for the funeral of Popat Kaka, with the tunes of the Bollywood songs ‘Dupatta’ and ‘Aaiye Meherabaan.’ Sitting beside Sahil, the father-son duo changed the lyrics of the melodious songs and prepared a list of the verses when Maya was under the weather.
