Salman Khan remembers late friend Satish Shah with emotional tribute

Salman Khan mourns the loss of Satish Shah

The entertainment industry is in deep mourning after Bollywood star Salman Khan paid a heartfelt homage to his long-time friend and colleague Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday.

Just hours after Satish Shah’s funeral and cremation, Salman took to social media to share an emotional post remembering the veteran actor.

The two had shared the screen in several films over the decades, including the 1997 blockbuster Judwaa, and maintained a close friendship off-screen.

Posting a screenshot from Judwaa, Salman shared a message that reflected both affection and grief, writing, “Known u since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji…”

Known u since I was 15… life lived kingsize.. May your soul rest in peace. Will miss u Satish Ji… pic.twitter.com/HvUNyy7BbU

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Satish Shah’s passing at the age of 74 shocked fans and colleagues alike. According to reports, the actor, who is well-known for his iconic parts in Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, and numerous other movies, experienced kidney-related issues.

According to reports, Satish Shah had undergone a kidney transplant earlier this year.

Determined to recover, he was said to be motivated by his love and concern for his wife, Madhu Shah, who is reportedly battling dementia.

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Tragically, he was in good health just hours before his death. Sources close to the family revealed that he suddenly collapsed while having lunch on Saturday afternoon. Despite being rushed to Hinduja Hospital, doctors were unable to revive him.

Satish Shah’s last rites were held on Sunday at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai. His mortal remains were kept at his Bandra (East) residence for friends and family to pay their respects before the cremation.

The funeral was attended by several prominent figures from the film industry, including Naseeruddin Shah, Tiku Talsania, David Dhawan, Rumy Jafry, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ali Asgar, Deepak Parashar, Harish Bhimani, Avtar Gill, Pankaj Kapoor, and Supriya Pathak.