Anil Kapoor, Arjun, Sanya Malhotra condole Shiv Subramaniam’s demise: ‘He was extraordinary’

Veteran screenwriter-actor Shiva Subrahmanyam passed away on Sunday night. The news was confirmed by filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who posted a note about Subramaniam’s demise on Twitter, writing that it was “terrible news to wake up to”. The sad news of his passing has shocked fans and fellow members of the film industry. Several actors, directors and screenwriters have shared tributes and heartfelt condolences on social media. His ‘Parinda’ co-star on Monday Anil Kapoor He tweeted, “I got a chance to work with Shiv first in Parinda and then in 24 and both times he was exceptional. A great actor who will be truly missed… My heartfelt condolences to the family.”

Arjun Kapoor, who worked with the late actor in the hit film ‘2 States’, shared a monochrome picture of his co-star on his Instagram story. He wrote, “Rest in peace, Shiv sir. You will be greatly missed.” Read also: Siva Subramaniam passes away: Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar and other celebs attend funeral in pictures

On the other hand, Abhimanyu Dasani, who shared screen space with Subrahmanyam in ‘Meenakshi Sundareswarar’ shared a picture from his film and wrote, “So kind, so gentle, caring and so funny. Evening walks with you always.” Will cherish you. Rest. Rest in peace sir, you will be missed.”

Sanya Malhotra shared a picture of herself and Siva Subramaniam on her Instagram stories. “You have left some wonderful memories that will never fade,” she wrote.

Siva Subramaniam also wrote the screenplay for Sudhir Mishra’s Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. Paying his tribute, Mishra tweeted, “Shiva Subramaniam co-wrote Chameli and Hazaaron with me not this Raat Ki Dawn, but much earlier in 1984, when I was Saeed Mirza’s Mohan Joshi Haazir Ho, Naseer ( Naseeruddin Shah). The little kid who came on the set asked me to teach him the ropes. The kid learned fast.”

Filmmakers Ashok Pandit and Hansal Mehta also expressed their condolences on social media. Also, Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey, Randeep Hooda among others took to Twitter to pay tribute to Subrahmanyam.

Subramaniam established his name in the industry by writing the screenplay of the 1989 film ‘Parinda’. Her acting credits also include 2 States, Kaminey, Hichki, Stanley Ka Dabba and That Girl in Yellow Boots. The late actor was last seen in Meenakshi Sundareshwar.