Rajesh Kumar's Emotional Tribute to Satish Shah

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The recent passing of veteran actor Satish Shah has left a profound void in the hearts of his fans and colleagues. Satish Shah, best known for his unforgettable role as the witty patriarch Indravadan Sarabhai in the beloved sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, sadly passed away at the age of 74 on October 25, 2025, due to kidney-related complications.

Among the many in the industry deeply affected by this loss is actor Rajesh Kumar, who played Satish Shah's on-screen son, Rosesh Sarabhai, in the iconic show. The bond between the two actors, forged over their work together, was clearly deep and extended far beyond the camera.

Rajesh Kumar’s response to the revelation of Satish Shah's passing has been particularly moving and has touched the emotions of fans worldwide. At the funeral, Rajesh Kumar was visibly emotional and could not hold back his tears, demonstrating the immense personal grief he felt. He was among the actors who attended the final rites, bidding a tearful farewell to his co-star and friend.

The 'Sarabhai' Team's Touching Revelation
A particularly poignant moment that Rajesh Kumar shared was the unusual yet heartfelt way the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai cast decided to pay their final tribute. In a touching revelation, the entire team, including Rajesh Kumar, Rupali Ganguly (Monisha), and Sumeet Raghavan (Sahil), gathered around the pyre and sang the iconic theme song of their show. 

This was a moment that spoke volumes about their decade-spanning camaraderie and the profound influence Satish Shah had on their lives.

Rajesh Kumar later expressed his emotions about this moving gesture on social media, emphasizing that the final goodbye wouldn't have been complete without their cherished song. He wrote about the moment, "The final bye.. could not have been complete without #sarabhai song.. LONG LIVE INDU.. kaka did you hear.. I also tried to sing". This simple, raw expression revealed the depth of his sorrow.

The choice to sing the show's theme, which they often did at their social gatherings, was not only a tribute to the character, Indravadan, but a final, intimate farewell to the man who played him a man Rajesh Kumar felt a deep, father-like connection to. He also reportedly stated that losing Satish Shah felt like losing his own father.

This heartfelt gesture by Rajesh Kumar and the Sarabhai team was a beautiful, sincere, and perfectly human way to mourn the passing of a legendary actor and a dear friend. To know such latest updates, stay tuned to serialboosters.com Thank you