Satish Shah’s posthumous Padma Shri honour came late, say Sarabhai vs Sarabhai makers

The makers of the cult Indian sitcom reacted to late actor Satish Shah being honoured with Padma Shri, stating it’s too late for him to celebrate himself.

On January 25, the list of Padma Awards recipients for 2026 was announced with five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards. Late actor Satish Shah was conferred the Padma Shri posthumously for his contribution to Indian entertainment. However, the makers of the cult Indian sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai makers have now reacted to the honour.

Makers of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai react to Satish Shah’s Padma Shri honour.

On Monday, HatsOff Productions shared a post reacting to Satish Shah’s Padma Shri honour, which the late actor would be honoured with posthumously. The production house reacted to the same and shared a note on social media, which read, “How uncanny. Years ago, at a Sarabhai gathering, this very moment was spoken about — almost as a certainty. It came late. Perhaps too late for him to celebrate it himself. But never too late for the nation to acknowledge a life dedicated entirely to entertaining generations, to creating characters that became family, and to leaving behind laughter that will never fade.” The note added, “Today, the Sarabhai family, everyone at HatsOff, along with his friends, family and Madhubhabhi, stand proud. You may not be here to receive the honour, but you will live forever in our hearts. Satish bhai.”

Fans react to the late actor being honoured.

Fans reacted to the late Satish Shah being honoured with the prestigious award posthumously. One fan wrote, “Finally recognised, even if long overdue. You will always be our crown jewel, Satish Sir.” Another fan expressed, “Truly a ‘Hats Off’ moment.” A third comment read, “Wish they had given it when Satish bhai was alive, he would have been so happy. Best actor, miss him.” One more commented, “Excellent decision, he deserved it long ago.”

Veteran actor and comedian Satish Shah entertained audiences with comic roles in television shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and films such as JaaneBhi Do Yaaron and Main Hoon Na, among others. The actor passed away on October 25, 2025, due to a heart attack, leaving the industry and the fans in shock.