Bollywood actor, screenwriter Shiv Kumar Subramaniam passed away today in his Mumbai home. He has appeared in several well known and hit Bollywood films like the Alia Bhatt starrer 2 States, Rani Mukerji starrer Hichki, Nail Polish, Rocky Handsome, Happy Journey, Risk, Prahaar, Ungli, Bangistan, Kaminey, Stanley Ka Dabba and many more. The reason of his untimely demise is still unknown. Sadly, Siv Kumar had lost his only son Jahaan two months ago to brain tumour. 

 

The official statement on Shiv Kumar Subramanium’s death read, “With profound and heartfelt grief, we wish to inform you of the passing of one of the most dignified and noble souls to inhabit human form – our dearest Shiv Subrahmanyam. Incredibly talented, he was much loved and revered personally as well as professionally. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Divya, her mum, dad, Rohan, Rinki and family; Bhanu chitti and all of Shiv’s family; and his huge legion of friends and fans. Kindly note – The funeral will leave from Shishira, Yamuna Nagar, Lokhandwala Back road, Andheri West at 10am, 11.04.2022. The cremation will be at slam at Mokshdham Hindu Shamshanbhoomi, Ceasar Rd, Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058.”

 

Shiv Kumar began his Bollywood career as a writer for the Anil Kapoor-Madhuri Dixit starrer 1989 film Parinda, for which he won a Filmfare award. He has also written for films like 1942: A Love Story, Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin, Arjun Pandit, Chameli, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Teen Patti.