Sumeet Raghvan remembers Satish Shah as ‘Kaka’ in emotional tribute

Sumeet Raghvan honored his Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai co-star Satish Shah with a video tribute on Saturday, calling him Kaka and reflecting on their bond as a television family. The actor explained that cast members referred to each other by character names rather than real identities as the program gained popularity over 21 years, despite ending after 70 episodes in 2004. Raghvan noted that Shah portrayed Indravadan Sarabhai, a character so distinctive that fans never claimed to have a similar personality in their households, unlike other roles from the series.

The performer accepted condolences as the eldest son of the fictional Sarabhai household and acknowledged Shah had faced health struggles before his death. Raghvan closed his message by wishing Shah safe passage and expressing anticipation of their eventual reunion. The tribute highlighted how the comedy strengthened relationships among performers who maintained their on-screen family dynamics off-screen.