{"id":46137,"date":"2024-05-08T16:06:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T16:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/08\/director-sangeeth-sivan-known-for-zor-apna-sapna-money-money-dies-at-65\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T16:06:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T16:06:45","slug":"director-sangeeth-sivan-known-for-zor-apna-sapna-money-money-dies-at-65","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/08\/director-sangeeth-sivan-known-for-zor-apna-sapna-money-money-dies-at-65\/","title":{"rendered":"Director Sangeeth Sivan, Known For Zor, Apna Sapna Money Money, Dies At 65"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sangeeth Sivan in a throwback picture. (courtesy: X<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Mumbai: <\/b><\/p>\n

Director Sangeeth Sivan, best known for Malayalam hit Yoddha and Hindi films Kya Kool Hain Hum and Apna Sapna Money Money, died at a hospital here on Wednesday after a cardiac arrest. He was 65.<\/p>\n

His cinematographer-brother Santosh Sivan confirmed Sangeeth’s death to PTI via a WhatsApp message.<\/p>\n

According to Santosh, Sangeeth was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and died following a cardiac arrest. Last rites will be performed on Thursday at the Oshiwara cemetery, he added.<\/p>\n

Sangeeth, the eldest of three sons of filmmaker Sivan, made his debut in 1990 with the Malayalam movie Vyooham, starring Raghuvaran and Urvashi.<\/p>\n

Down south, his directing credits include the popular 1992 film Yoddha, starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. He reunited with the actor for Gandharvam (1993) and Nirnayam (1995).<\/p>\n

The 1998 film Zor, starring Sunny Deol and Sushmita Sen, marked his Hindi directorial debut. Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne, Ek – The Power of One, Click and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 are among some of his Hindi directorial ventures.<\/p>\n

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the filmmaker’s demise.<\/p>\n

Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who worked with the director in Kya Kool Hai Hum and Apna Sapna Money Money, said he was saddened by Sangeeth’s demise.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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….” Deshmukh wrote in an X post.<\/p>\n

Sangeeth also directed the 2019 web series Bhram, starring Kalki Koechlin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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