Veteran Bollywood actor and sitcom star Satish Shah passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 74. The actor's death was confirmed by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who stated that Shah had succumbed to kidney failure. His prayer meet was conducted on October 27 and was attended by the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai cast. After the event, Rupali Ganguly was seen gently requesting the paparazzi not to film his wife, Madhu.

Rupali Ganguly requests paps

In a viral video from the prayer meet, Rupali, who fondly called Satish “Kaka,” made a special request to the paparazzi. With folded hands, the Anupamaa actress asked the cameramen not to film Shah’s bereaved wife, Madhu. Ganguly said, “Aap se ek request… Madhu kaki ka mat lo… Please, please. Please neeche kar lo. Unko jaane do, hum log yahin hai. (We have one request to make. Please don’t capture Madhu kaki. Please lower your cameras. Let her go. We are here only).”