India, Oct. 26 -- V eteran actor Satish Shah died on Saturday afternoon at Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, following kidney failure. He was 74. The actor was known for his impeccable comic timing and iconic performances across films and television. He is survived by his wife Madhu Shah. Trade expert Ashoke Pandit, one of the first to confirm the news on social media, wrote: "Sad and shocked to inform you that our dear friend and a great actor, Satish Shah, expired a few hours ago due to kidney failure. He was rushed to Hinduja Hospital, where he breathed his last. A great loss to our industry. Om Shanti." Actor-producer JD Majethia, who worked very closely with Satish in the hit sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, expressed deep grief over the actor's passing when we reached out to him: "For me, it wasn't just work; he was family, an elder brother to me. I just spoke with him the day before yesterday, and he was hale and hearty. He was the life of every gathering. Suddenly, I feel a vacuum around me." Satish began his career in the late 1970s and went on to become one of India's most recognisable faces on screen. On TV, he is remembered for his standout performances in Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Filmy Chakkar and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, where his humour and timing made him a household name. In films, Satish delivered memorable roles in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Main Hoon Na (2004) and Om Shanti Om (2007)....