Kya Kool Hain Hum director Sangeeth Sivan dies at age 65!
The filmmaker passed away on Wednesday (8 May 2024) following a cardiac arrest. His cinematographer-brother Santosh Sivan confirmed the reports of his death.
Kya Kool Hain Hum Director Sangeeth Sivan Dies At Age 65!
Sangeeth had been admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, and passed away after having a heart attack. His last rites will be held on Thursday (9 May) at Oshiwara Crematorium.
Celebs like Sunny Deol, Riteish Deshmukh, Tusshar Kapoor and more took to social media to share their condolences –
Shocked to hear about the passing away of my dear friend @sangeethsivan , 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 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/XM01zUoBDO
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) May 8, 2024
Riteish wrote – “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.”
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
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
About Sangeeth Sivan:
Born in 1959 in Kerala, Sangeeth Sivan went on to work in the Malayalam film industry as well as Bollywood. He made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film Vyooham.
His Bollywood directorial debut was with the Sunny Deol starrer Zor. Sangeeth Sivan has directed comedies like Kya Kool Hain Hum, Apna Sapna Money Money and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2.
May he rest in peace!