Satish Shah won everyone’s hearts as a corpse in this film, which was so well-received that it was released twice, movie name is…, lead actors were…
GH News October 26, 2025 03:06 AM

The veteran actor Satish Shah is no longer with us but his legacy lives on in the hearts of his fans. The industry lost a gem but his body of work remains a testament to his talent and dedication. One of his most memorable roles was in a film where he played the role of a dead body and it was so hilarious that the movie was released twice!
Which movie is this?
The film in question is the iconic comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro directed by Kundan Shah. Released in 1983 the movie was a satirical take on the corruption and chaos in India. Satish Shah played the role of a corpse and his performance was so impressive that it added to the films humor and charm. The movie also starred Naseeruddin Shah Late Ravi Baswani Pankaj Kapur Neena Gupta Late Satish Kaushik and Late Om Puri and its a testament to the power of comedy to bring people together.
A corpse with a sense of humor
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is a cult classic that has stood the test of time. The films irreverent humor and biting satire made it a hit with audiences and its still remembered fondly today as a cult classic. Satish Shahs performance as the dead body in the character of Commissioner DMello was a highlight of the film and its a shame that he didnt get more roles like this. The movie was so popular that it was re-released in 2017 34 years after its initial release.