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Filmmaker Sangeet Sivan, who directed Hindi films like 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2', 'Kya Kool Hain Hum' and 'Apna Sapna Money Money', has passed away. Sangeet was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai, where he was undergoing treatment. The reason for his death has not been revealed yet.
65 year old Sangeetha had directed not only Hindi but also many hit Malayalam films. She gave three films like 'Yodha', 'Gandharvam' and 'Nirnayam' with superstar Mohanlal.
Many actors including Sunny Deol, Mohanlal, Riteish Deshmukh, Tusshar Kapoor and Sunil Shetty have expressed grief over Sangeet's demise.
Director Sangeet Sivan (first from left) with Hrithik Roshan, Shahrukh Khan, Anupam Kher and Aamir Khan at an event.
Mohanlal said- Kerala will always be thankful to you
While sharing a post on Facebook, Mohanlal wrote – 'Dear Sangeet Sivan, you have left a deep mark in the field of film direction. You were not only like a friend but also like a brother to me. Films like 'Yodha', 'Gandharvam' and 'Nirnayam' left a deep impression on the heart of every Malayali because they had the touch of your talent. Kerala will always be grateful to you.
Sivan with superstar Mohanlal.
Sunny Deol shared old photos
While remembering Sangeet, actor Sunny Deol shared a photo from the sets of the films 'Yamla, Pagla Deewana 2' and 'Zor'. He wrote- 'I am shocked to hear the news of the demise of my dear friend Sangeet. Still can't believe that he is no longer among us. However, he will always be in our hearts and our memories.
Sunny Deol shared these two photos remembering Sivan.
Apart from this, Sunil Shetty, Tusshar Kapoor and Ritesh Deshmukh also paid tribute to Sangeet by tweeting.
Started career with Aamir's film, directed a total of 8 Hindi films
Sangeet started his career as a producer with Aamir Khan's film 'Rakh' released in 1989. After this, he gave many hit Malayalam films for the next 9 years.
Pankaj Kapoor was also seen with Aamir in the film 'Rakh'. Sivan produced this film.
After this, he directed many films in Bollywood including 'Zor', 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne', 'Kya Kool Hain Hum' and 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'.
