Actor and comedian Satish Shah will receive his Padma Shri (posthumously) from President Droupadi Murmu, and his cousin Arvind Mamania will receive the award on his behalf. Ahead of the ceremony, Arvind Mamania spoke
to HT about his brother’s demise and the family’s decision to send him to receive Shah’s award.
Speaking to HT, Mamania spoke about the shocking demise of Satish Shah and said, “We have not yet come to terms with the shock (of his death). Seeing his wife every day keeps reminding us of the kind of person he was. Our home was filled with laughter and smiles; now, all of a sudden, the happiness has vanished. It’s a big vacuum. We are looking after her (Madhu Shah); she is precious to us too.”
He further continued and, while sharing how the family decided that he should represent Shah at the ceremony, Arvind added that Satish’s wife couldn’t travel due to health reasons. He said, “We wished the honour would come earlier, when he was alive, but nonetheless, we cannot change what has happened. My wish is that when I receive the award on his behalf, he watches us from above and blesses us. Once I’m back in Mumbai, we plan to have a small celebration in his honour.”
Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74 on October 25. His last rites were held a day later at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai, where friends, relatives, and co-workers gathered solemnly. A prayer meeting was also organised on October 27 at Jalaram Hall, Juhu, where loved ones gathered to pay their final respects.
The comedian-actor was best known for his memorable performances in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Om Shanti Om, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Umrao Jaan, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, among several other iconic projects.
The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day. It was also announced that late actor Satish Shah was awarded the Padma Shri posthumously for his immense contribution to Indian entertainment.
