Rupali Ganguly on 2 July shared a fan-made reel revisiting her cherished on-screen chemistry with the late Satish Shah from the beloved sitcom 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', writing 'Miss him so so so much.......' alongside the video. The post has reignited a wave of nostalgia among fans of the cult show, months after Shah's passing.

The reel and what it captures

The compilation, assembled by a fan, strings together some of the most memorable scenes featuring Ganguly as the endearing Monisha and Satish Shah as the witty, warm-hearted patriarch Indravadan Sarabhai. Ganguly shared the video on her social media account without elaboration — the caption itself said everything.

In the show, Indravadan was frequently portrayed as a soft ally to Monisha, often siding with his middle-class daughter-in-law against his refined and sharp-tongued wife Maya Sarabhai, portrayed by Ratna Pathak Shah. That dynamic — the unlikely bond between the patriarch and the outsider — became one of the show's most-loved threads.

About 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'

Created by Aatish Kapadia and produced by Hats Off Productions, 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' originally aired from 2004 to 2006 before returning for a digital second season in 2017. The ensemble cast included Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Rupali Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan as Sahil Sarabhai, Rajesh Kumar as Rosesh Sarabhai, and Deven Bhojani as Dushyant Painter. The show remains one of Indian television's most-quoted comedies, with its dialogues and characters still circulating widely on social media nearly two decades on.

Satish Shah: a career that defined Indian comedy

Beyond 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', Satish Shah left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and television. His film credits included 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', 'Om Shanti Om', and 'Fanaa'. On television, he was a familiar face from the classic series 'Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi'. Shah passed away on 25 October 2025, at the age of 74.

A farewell that moved the nation

At his funeral, the cast and crew of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' — including Ganguly, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, Devendra Bhojani, producer JD Majethia, and writer Aatish Kapadia — paid tribute by singing the show's iconic title track together. Ganguly was seen breaking down in tears as she bid farewell to her on-screen father figure. The tribute, widely shared at the time, underscored how deeply the 'Sarabhai' family had bonded off-screen as well. Ganguly's latest post suggests that grief, and gratitude, has not faded.