Mohanlal, Sunny Deol, Riteish Deshmukh and others shocked at filmmaker’s sudden demise
Legendary filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan who was known for his Malayalam films such as Yodha and Gandharvam passed away at the age of 61. The news of his death came as a shock for many. Several notable figures from the industry took to their social media to express their condolences.
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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol and other stars expressed their heartfelt tributes to the filmmaker. ‘Beloved Sangeeth Sivan, who left an indelible mark in film direction, was more than a friend to me, a loving brother’, wrote Mohanlal on Facebook. He shared a picture with Sangeeth and wrote, ‘The films Yodha, Gandharvam and Nirnayam remain imprinted in the hearts of every Malayalee because all of them bore the touch of his immense talent. The cultural sphere of Kerala will fondly remember Sangeeth, the great genius, for as long as it exists, and the characters he created will remain immortal. Bidding a painful farewell to my dear brother’.
Sunny Deol took to twitter as he wrote, ‘Shocked to hear about the passing away of my dear friend Sangeeth Sivan. I 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’.
Sangeeth’s younger brother and National Award-winning cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan also expressed his heartfelt condolence as he wrote, ‘My dearest brother, may he rest in peace… God Bless’.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who worked with Sangeeth in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum and Apna Sapna Money Money 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 Kyaa Kool Hai Hum & Apna Sapna Money Money. Soft-spoken, gentle, and a wonderful human being. Am heartbroken 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’.
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… pic.twitter.com/kvTkFJmEXx
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 8, 2024
Tusshar Kapoor thanked Sangeeth for introducing him in comedy films and wrote, ‘Don’t have words to describe what I’m feeling right now…. A mentor of sorts, someone who introduced me to comedy with #KyakoolHainHum is no more! Sangeeth ji, I had the honour of working with you again recently but it’ll take me a long time to get over this sad news! RIP sir you will be missed! #SangeethSivan #gem’.
Don’t have words to describe what I’m feeling right now…. A mentor of sorts, someone who introduced me to comedy with #KyakoolHainHum is no more! Sangeeth ji, I had the honour of working with you again recently but it’ll take me a long time to get over this sad news! RIP sir you…
— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) May 8, 2024
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