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Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away on Saturday. He had once spoken about his life and what he would name a biopic or book based on his journey.
When Satish Shah Opened Up About The Perfect Title For His Life Story
Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away on Saturday due to kidney failure. He was 74. The news of his death left fans and colleagues across the film and television industry in deep shock and mourning. The veteran actor had once reflected on his life, and shared what he would name a biopic or book about his journey. In a throwback interview, he said that he would title it as ‘It Just Happened’. Revealing the reason behind it, he shared that his life was a jigsaw puzzle, where one piece fell into place, followed naturally by other pieces. He said that he had never planned anything for the future, and lived with a carefree approach.
The Title Satish Shah Once Chose for His Life Story
In an old interview with CNN-News18, Satish Shah was asked what would be the perfect title for a biopic or a book about him. The Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai actor replied that he would name it ‘It Just Happened’. “My life has been like that. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle. Ek mohra laga toh fir baaki sab lagte chale gaye. (Once one piece fell into place, the rest just followed naturally). It all fell in place on its own. I never planned anything in future. I still don’t. I am very careless. I can’t even plan a holiday. I make my friends plan a holiday and I join them. I’m so bad at planning. And it worked for me all my life. So I don’t complain”.
Satish Shah’s Death
Veteran actor Satish Shah, famously known for ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ and ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, passed away on Saturday. He was 74. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news of his death on Instagram. In his video, Ashoke Pandit revealed that Satish Shah passed away due to kidney failure. His health suddenly deteriorated at home and he was rushed to Hinduja Hospital. He passed away at the hospital. Pandit called it a huge loss to the film and television industry.
The film industry mourned his demise. Celebs such as Karan Johar, Farah Khan, Johnny Lever and many others expressed their grief on social media.
October 25, 2025, 17:07 IST
