A light joke on WhatsApp. A smiling reply. Then silence. That is the bittersweet memory Ratna Pathak Shah is left with after losing her dear Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-star Satish Shah so suddenly. The actor passed away at home while having lunch, leaving fans and friends in deep shock. Satish Shah’s death has left a huge void in Indian comedy, and for those who loved him closely, the reality still feels unreal.

A final joke that broke hearts

Ratna shared her last conversation with Satish in a tribute published in the Indian Express. On 25 October at 12:57 PM, Satish messaged her, “I’m often mistaken for an adult because of my age." Ratna found it typical of his humour and replied at 2:14 PM, “That’s just right for you!"

Barely two hours later, a message from producer JD Majethia arrived a

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