The Indian entertainment fraternity is deeply grieving after the passing of veteran actor Satish Shah who took his last breath on October 25 at the age of 74. Known for his impeccable comic timing and warmth Satish touched life of millions with his iconic roles. Satish who lost his life due to kidney failure was a beloved figure in the industry and a friend to many. Shah’s demise has left a deep void in the hearts of his co-stars directors and admirers alike. From directors like David Dhawan to close friend Sachin Pilgaonkar everyone remembered Satish Shah as a man full of life humour and warmth someone who would light up the room with his infectious energy. David Dhawan Remembers His 50-Year Bond Filmmaker David Dhawan expressed his grief recalling their decades-long camaraderie: “We knew each other for 50 years! I did my editing; he did acting. This news is a shock” Dhawan said. Speaking about Satishs health troubles David said that despite his ongoing health issues Satish continued to meet friends and maintain his cheerful spirit. He said “I have such great memories with him. He used to get his dialysis done from Leelavati Hospital in Mumbai. If I would be shooting in Mehboob Studios I used to ask him ‘Aayega?’ He used to come and meet everyone on set! He was perfectly okay; the problem started after the kidney transplant. He was in Kolkata too for some time.” Dhawan also shared how Satish had recently told him that he had stopped working and wanted to rest. “He had stopped working also some time back; he said ‘Bahot kaam kar liya ab aaraam karna hai.’ I said ‘Meri film main shuru karunga terko lena hai usme.’ He had replied “Haan teri wali kar lunga.” Sachin Pilgaonkar Reveals Shah’s Transplant Was for His Wife Actor-filmmaker Sachin Pilgaonkar also recently revealed that Satish underwent a kidney transplant to as he wanted to extend his life and take care of his wife Madhu who suffers from Alzheimer’s. “Satish and Madhu have always been extremely warm and lovable. We saw to it that we invited them to the premieres of all our films. They were always there in our list of guests and invitees. We couldn’t celebrate anything without them” he said. Pilgaonkar also said “And now I’m wondering how we can celebrate events without him! Unfortunately even Madhu isn’t well. She has Alzheimer’s. This year Satish got his kidney transplanted. He wanted to extend his life so that he could take care of Madhu. He was on dialysis. Earlier he underwent bypass surgery which was successful.” A Legacy That Will Last Forever. Loved for his humour humility and warmth Satish Shah has left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. His friends describe him as a man who could make anyone laugh even through his pain. While Satish is no no longer with us in this world today he will always stay alive with the iconic roles that he gave us and his void will always be irreplaceable.