Anupam Kher, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan attend filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan’s last rites
Anupam Kher, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan attend filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan’s last rites
The sudden demise of renowned director Sangeeth Sivan, many from the film fraternity took to social media to pay their last respects to him.
On Thursday,Sangeeth Sivan’s family members and Indian film industry bid a teary adieu to the director Sangeeth Sivan, who breathed his last in Mumbai on May 8. The last rites of the veteran filmmaker were held at the Oshiwara Crematorium on Thursday.
Celebrities Anupam Kher, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Tusshar Kapoor and Zayed Khan among many others attended the funeral of Sangeeth Sivan.
The ‘Kya Kool Hai Hum’ director was undergoing treatment for urinary infection at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai and unfortunately, on Wednesday, he suffered a cardiac arrest and lost his life, as per Sangeeth Sivan’s brother Sanjeev Sivan.
Sangeeth Sivan, the eldest son of cinematographer Sivan, is survived by his wife, Jayashree, and children, Sanjana and Shanthanu.
Upon learning over the demise of Sangeeth Sivan, many took to social media to pay their last respects to him.
Remembering Sangeeth, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a video in which he could be seen getting emotional as he recalled his friendship with the late director.
Anupam Kher wrote “My good and dear friend and director of my three films #SangeetSivan left us all before time. He was not only a good director but he was also a great human being. I will always miss his warmth and his laughter. Good bye my friend. You have entertained people a lot with your personality and your movies. Thank you,”
Actor Sunny Deol, who worked with Sangeeth Sivan in ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2’, took to X and paid his condolences.”Shocked to hear about the passing away of my dear friend sangeeth sivan, can’t believe that you are no longer amongst us, but you will always be with us in our hearts and memories .
Om Shanti my friend , may your family get the strength to overcome your loss,” Sunny wrote.
Taking to his X actor Riteish Deshmukh also penned an emotional note in memory of Sangeeth Sivan, he wrote, “Deeply saddened and shocked to know that Sangeeth Sivan Sir is no more. As a newcomer all you want is someone to believe in you and take a chance.. can’t thank him enough for Kya Kool Hai Hum & Apna Sapna Money Money. Soft spoken, gentle and a wonderful human being. Am heart broken today, my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, his wife, kids, brothers. I will miss you Da !!!!! And your infectious laughter!!! Rest in Glory….”
Tusshar Kapoor also paid tribute to Sangeeth Sivan. He thanked Sangeeth for introducing him in comedy films.”Don’t have words to describe what I’m feeling right now….
Sangeeth Sivan rose to massive fame by helming blockbuster Mohanlal-starrers such as Yodha, Gandharvam (þ and Nirnayam (1995).
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