Indian filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan, known for his work in both Malayalam and Hindi cinema, has passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mumbai. The cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed.
Kya Kool Hain Hum director Sangeeth Sivan passes away; Tusshar Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh pay tribute: “Soft spoken, gentle and a wonderful human being”
Sivan, who balanced directing and cinematography throughout his career, made significant contributions to Indian cinema. His 1992 Malayalam film Yodha, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is considered a classic of the industry. He also ventured into Hindi films and directed comedies like What are we cool? (2005) starring Tusshar Kapoor in a lead role.
Tusshar took to social media to express his sadness by tweeting, “I’m at a loss for words to describe what I’m feeling right now… A mentor of sorts, someone who introduced me to comedy with #KyakoolHainHum, is there it no more! Sangeeth ji, I had the honor of working with you again recently but it will take me a long time to get over this sad news. RIP, I’m going to miss you!”
I don’t have the words to describe what I’m feeling right now… A mentor of sorts, someone who introduced me to comedy #KyakoolHainHum is no longer! Sangeeth ji, I had the honor of working with you again recently, but it will take me a long time to get over this sad news! RIP sir, you…
–Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) May 8, 2024
Meanwhile, Riteish Deshmukh also paid tribute and wrote, “I am deeply saddened and shocked to know that Sangeeth Sivan Sir is no more.” As a newbie, all you want is someone who will believe in you and take a risk. I can’t thank him enough for Kya Kool Hai Hum & Apna Sapna Money Money. Soft spoken, gentle and a wonderful human being. I’m heartbroken today. My deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones, his wife, his children and his brothers. I will miss you daddy!!!!! And your infectious laugh!!! Rest in Glory” on his X-handle.
Deeply saddened and shocked to learn that Sangeeth Sivan Sir is no more. As a newbie, you just want someone who will believe in you and take a risk. I can’t thank him enough for Kya Kool Hai Hum & Apna Sapna Money Money. Soft spoken, gentle and a wonderful human being. Am heart… pic.twitter.com/kvTkFJmEXx
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 8, 2024
Sangeeth Sivan, the elder brother of renowned cinematographer Santosh Sivan and producer-director Sanjeev Sivan, had moved to Mumbai early in his career to pursue filmmaking. The Indian film industry mourns the loss of a versatile talent who left a legacy in both Malayalam and Hindi cinema.
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