Satish Shah Death: When Veteran Actor Spoke About Early Struggles In Industry, Said, 'I Was Not Good Looking...'

Satish Shah's sudden death today due to kidney failure has shaken the entire Indian entertainment industry. As celebrities extend condolences to his family and express that his passing is a major loss

to the industry, an old interview of the late actor discussing his early struggles to 'fit in' is now making rounds on the internet. He had mentioned, 'I as not that good looking.'

When Satish Shah opened up about early struggles

In an interview with Komal Nahta on her celebrity talk show Aur Ek Kahaani, Satish Shah had mentioned, "When I would say that I have come from the institute, I would get a bit of respect, but that’s about it. There was no other advantage whatsoever. It was a time when actors would be selected after their black and white pictures were seen, and that wouldn’t work for me as I was not that good looking. They wouldn’t think that I am the new Shammi Kapoor, and I was aware of it. I had not come to become a hero."ALSO READ: Satish Shah Death: Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Actor Passes Away At 74, Suffered Kidney Failure

More details on his death

One of the prominent members in the Indian entertainment industry, Satish Shah passed away today, October 25, at the age of 74. The actor was best known for his comic roles in films including Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984), Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004), Main Hoon Na (2004), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Fanaa (2006) and Om Shanti Om (2007). In 2015, he was also appointed as a member of the Film and Television Institute of India society. Ramesh Kadatala, who has been Shah's personal assistant for over 30 years, said the actor passed away at his residence in Bandra east in the afternoon. PTI quoted his manager as saying, "Actor Satish Shah, best known for 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' and 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', has died." May his soul Rest In Peace