Sangeeth Sivan in a throwback image. (courtesy: X)
Mumbai:
Director Sangeeth Sivan, greatest identified for Malayalam hit Yoddha and Hindi movies Kya Kool Hain Hum and Apna Sapna Cash Cash, died at a hospital right here on Wednesday after a cardiac arrest. He was 65.
His cinematographer-brother Santosh Sivan confirmed Sangeeth’s dying to PTI through a WhatsApp message.
In keeping with Santosh, Sangeeth was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and died following a cardiac arrest. Final rites might be carried out on Thursday on the Oshiwara cemetery, he added.
Sangeeth, the eldest of three sons of filmmaker Sivan, made his debut in 1990 with the Malayalam film Vyooham, starring Raghuvaran and Urvashi.
Down south, his directing credit embody the favored 1992 movie Yoddha, starring Malayalam celebrity Mohanlal. He reunited with the actor for Gandharvam (1993) and Nirnayam (1995).
The 1998 movie Zor, starring Sunny Deol and Sushmita Sen, marked his Hindi directorial debut. Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne, Ek – The Energy of One, Click on and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 are amongst a few of his Hindi directorial ventures.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the filmmaker’s demise.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who labored with the director in Kya Kool Hai Hum and Apna Sapna Cash Cash, stated he was saddened by Sangeeth’s demise.
“Deeply saddened and shocked to know that Sangeeth Sivan Sir isn’t any extra. As a newcomer all you need is somebody to imagine in you and take an opportunity.. cannot thank him sufficient for Kya Kool Hai Hum & Apna Sapna Cash Cash.
“Comfortable spoken, light and a beautiful human being. Am coronary heart damaged right this moment, my deepest condolences to his household and family members, his spouse, children, brothers. I’ll miss you Da !!!!! And your infectious laughter!!! Relaxation in Glory….” Deshmukh wrote in an X put up.
Sangeeth additionally directed the 2019 net sequence Bhram, starring Kalki Koechlin.
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