Satish Shah, a veteran actor, died last year, leaving a great loss in the hearts of everyone who loved and worked with him, particularly the Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai cast, who were so close to him. He died on October 25, 2025. Rajesh Kumar, who played Satish Shah's on-screen son Rosesh, recently revealed that they all still mourn dad. He also said that Satish Shah would have been overjoyed with Rakesh Bedi, who is currently riding high after the success of Dhurandhar 2. They were classmates at FTII (Film and Television Institute of India).
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Rajesh Kumar told Bollywood Bubble, "I don't think he's gone; he's simply there. He would have been thrilled to see Rakesh Bedi today. Satish ji, Rakesh Bedi sir, and David Dhawan were all batchmates at FTII.
Satish Shah and Rakesh Bedi collaborated on projects such as Kundan Shah's Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron and the 1980s television series Ye Jo Hai Zindagi.
Rajesh Kumar further revealed that after Dhurandhar's success, Rakesh Bedi sent him a poem in the form of a metaphor in which he was sitting in a maikhana with an empty glass, waiting for someone to come and fill it with liquor.How Satish Shah Is Still Around
Rajesh Kumar further mentioned how the Sarabhai cast can still feel Satish Shah's presence around.
He revealed that whenever one of their co-stars sends a meme or joke in their WhatsApp group, it instantly reminds them of Satish Shah. Even more so when Ratna Pathak Shah, who played his on-screen wife Maya, sends something, they are reminded of how the late actor would have had the perfect answer.
About Rakesh Bedi in Dhurandhar.
Returning to Rakesh Bedi and the blazing success he has gained since Dhurandhar, he plays the smart Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali in the franchise.Dhurandhar 2 has received notice for Bedi's acting as Jameel Jamali, as well as Aditya Dhar's gritty storytelling and direction and Ranveer Singh's dramatic performance. The character has stood out among audiences for bringing humour and emotional depth to the story. One of his phrases, "Baccha Hai Tu Mera," has gained popularity on social media.