Satish Shah
Biography
Satish Ravilal Shah was an Indian actor born in Bombay, India on June 25, 1951, and died on October 25, 2025 at the age of 74. He was credited with 120 known acting credits. He was best known for his comic roles in films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Fanaa, and Om Shanti Om, as well as the television and film works Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. In 2008, he co-judged Comedy Circus alongside Archana Puran Singh.
Career overview
Satish Ravilal Shah was an Indian actor known for his work in both films and television. Born in Bombay, India, on June 25, 1951, he established a substantial career in the entertainment industry with one hundred twenty known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database. Throughout his career, he became best known for his comic roles in numerous films, including Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Fanaa, and Om Shanti Om.
In addition to his film work, Shah appeared in television projects, most notably Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. His presence in television extended to judging roles, and in 2008, he co-judged the television program Comedy Circus alongside Archana Puran Singh.
Shah passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of seventy-four. He remains recognized in public reference materials for his contributions to Indian comedy across film and television.
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119 titles- United Kacche (2023) as Jogu Chimanlal Patel
- Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2: The Making (2017) as Self / Indravadhan 'Indu' Sarabhai
- Humshakals (2014) as Y.M. Raj
- Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013) as Krishnakant (Ram's Maternal Uncle)
- Club 60 (2013) as Mansukhani
- Ra.One (2011) as Iyer
- Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011) as Agent
- Khichdi: The Movie (2010) as Buddhidev
- Milenge Milenge (2010) as Trilok Kapoor
- Kaalo (2010) as Hasmukh Shah
- Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010) as Mr. Parekh
- Chance Pe Dance (2010) as Principal
- Bhoothnath (2008) as J.J. Irani
- Dashavatar (2008) Thanks
- De Taali (2008)
- Dhoom Dadakka (2008) as Jignesh
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Partho Roy
- Fanaa (2006) as Colonel
- Sandwich (2006) as Chelaramani
- Aryan: Unbreakable (2006) as Kiran
- Offshore (2006) as Devendra Tiwari
- Ramji Londonwaley (2005) as Bishambar Mehra (Imm. Officer)
- Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
- Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005) as Mulchand / Fakirchand Mansukhani
- Pyaar Mein Twist (2005)
- Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004) as Indravadhan ''Indu" Sarabhai
- Main Hoon Na (2004) as Professor Rasai
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) as Suraj Prakash
- Masti (2004) as Dr. Kapadia
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) as Karsanbhai Patel
- Chalte Chalte (2003) as Manubhai
- Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) as Rakesh (Raj's Uncle)
- Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) as Satish Khanna
- Out of Control (2003) as Dharmendra Puni
- Ishq Vishk (2003) as Mr. Mathur
- Love at Times Square (2003)
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) as Mr. Sahani
- Saathiya (2002) as Om Sehgal
- Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) as Anthony Rodriques
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) as Kaka Chowdhry
- Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) as Mahesh Hirwani
- Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999) as Pritam
- Anari No. 1 (1999) as Sattar
- Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
- Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998) as Seth Motichand
- Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
- Ghar Jamai (1997) as Vishamber Mehra
- Hero No. 1 (1997) as Pappi
- Judwaa (1997)
- Ghulam-E-Musthafa (1997) as Singer
- Aar Ya Paar (1997) as Jagdish
- Himalay Putra (1997) as Major Mathur
- Agnichakra (1997) as Sada Ranglani
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) as Ram Pyara
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) as Ajit Singh, Kuljeet's Father
- Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) as Gulbadan Kumar
- Baazi (1995) as Editor Roy
- Jamla Ho Jamla (1995)
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) as Simon
- Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) as Doctor
- Teesra Kaun? (1994) as Bingo Nagpurkar
- Stuntman (1994)
- Bomb Blast (1993)
- Sainik (1993) as Alka's dad
- Aashik Aawara (1993)
- Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (1992) as Jailor
- Sangeet (1992) as Dhrupad Prasad
- Tilak (1992)
- Baharon Ke Manzil (1991)
- Pratikar (1991) as Inspector Das
- Thanedaar (1990) as Rangeele (The Cook)
- Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
- Haatim Tai (1990) as Nazrul
- Kali Ganga (1990)
- Amba (1990) as Neelkanth
- Meri Lalkaar (1990)
- Shaitani Ilaaka (1990)
- Khoj (1989)
- Purani Haveli (1989) as Manghu
- Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989)
- Ladaai (1989) as Radheyshyam Pundit
- Dost Garibon Ka (1989) as Barkat Ali Khan / Bholeram
- Clerk (1989)
- Mahaadev (1989)
- Commando (1988) as Ram Chong
- Hero Hiralal (1988) as Bhagwan - Hawa Hawai Productions
- Veerana (1988) as Hitchcock
- Gharwali Baharwali (1988) as Anand Rastogi
- Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) as Asha's brother
- Maalamaal (1988)
- Today's Robin Hood (1988)
- Aage Ki Soch (1988)
- Param Dharam (1987) as Tolaram
- Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987) as Mr. Srivastav
- Apne Apne (1987) as Dheeraj
- Diljalaa (1987) as Azad Modi
- Peechha Karro (1986) as Giri Haridhara
- Bhagwaan Dada (1986) as Bijli's Patron
- Vikram Vetal (1986)
- Anokha Rishta (1986)
- Love 86 (1986) as Havaldar Sandu
- Om (1986)
- Such is Life (1984) as (Different character in each episode.)
- Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984) as Lawyer
- Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984)
- Bhavna (1984) as Mr. Sinha
- Purana Mandir (1984) as Sanga
- Ardh Satya (1983)
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) as D'Mello
- Saath Saath (1982) as Satish Shah
- Shakti (1982)
- My Story (1982)
- Umrao Jaan (1981)
- Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1981)
- Gaman (1978)
- Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978) as Mahesh
- Bonga (1976)
- Murde (1976)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Satish Shah best known for?
Satish Shah is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013), Ra.One (2011), Bab Al-Hara (2006), Om Shanti Om (2007).
When and where was Satish Shah born?
Satish Shah was born on June 25, 1951 in Bombay, India. They passed away on October 25, 2025.
How many credits does Satish Shah have?
Satish Shah has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2023.
What is Satish Shah's background in cinema and television?
Satish Ravilal Shah was an Indian actor born in Bombay, India on June 25, 1951, and died on October 25, 2025 at the age of 74. He was credited with 120 known acting credits. He was best known for his comic roles in films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Fanaa, and Om Shanti Om, as well as the te...