Sangeeth Sivan (1962/1963 – 8 May 2024) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Malayalam and Hindi film industries.[1][2]
Sangeeth Sivan | |
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.jpg) Sangeeth Sivan at the screening of Inam | |
| Born | 1962/1963 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Died | (aged 61) |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
| Known for | Vyooham Yodha Nirnayam Kyaa Kool Hai Hum |
| Parent | Sivan (father) |
| Relatives | Santosh Sivan (brother) Sanjeev Sivan (brother) |
He is best known for directing Vyooham (1990), Yodha (1992) and Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013).[3][4][2]
Career edit
He started his career when Basu Bhattacharya brought him on board as the executive producer of his son's directorial debut Raakh, starring Aamir Khan and Pankaj Kapur.[2] He soon made his directorial debut with the successful Malayalam film Vyooham starring Raghuvaran. His second directorial Yodha gave him nation wide recognition. After directing more than half a dozen Malayalam films, he directed his first Bollywood film, Zor, starring Sunny Deol. However, the film did not do well at the box office but the directorial ability of Sangeeth was well appreciated by many producers. After a brief gap he started working on Jackie Shroff's film Sandhya followed by Pantaloon's Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne.[2]
Sangeeth Sivan collaborated with Mohanlal in three films, namely Yodha, Gandharvam and Nirnayam.[2]
In 2012, Sivan went to the United Kingdom to direct the comedy Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 along with the Deol family.[2]
Biography edit
Sivan died on 8 May 2024, at the age of 65[5][6] and is survived by his wife, Jayashree, and children, Sajana and Shanthanu.[2]
He was about to direct Kapkapiii, the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Romancham at the time of his death.[1]
Filmography edit
Films edit
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| 1989 | Raakh | Hindi |  |
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| 1990 | Vyooham | Malayalam | |
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Directorial Debut |
| 1992 | Yodha | Malayalam | |
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| 1992 | Daddy | Malayalam | |
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| 1993 | Gandharvam | Malayalam | |
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| 1993 | Johnny | Malayalam | |
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Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film |
| 1995 | Nirnayam | Malayalam | |
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| 1998 | Zor | Hindi | |
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| 2000 | Snehapoorvam Anna | Malayalam | |
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| 2003 | Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne | Hindi | |
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| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Hindi | |
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| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | Hindi | |
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| 2009 | Ek – The Power of One | Hindi | |
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Official remake of Telugu film Athadu |
| 2010 | Click | Hindi | |
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| 2012 | Idiots | Malayalam | |
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| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Hindi | |
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| 2017 | E [7] | Malayalam | |
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| 2019 | Bhram | Hindi |
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ZEE5 original series |
| 2024 | Kapkapiii | Hindi |
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Remake of Romancham [1] |
References edit
- ^ a b c "'Romancham' gets a Hindi remake". The New Indian Express. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Veteran filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan, known for Yodha, Gandharvam, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, passes away". Indian express.
- ^ "Sangeeth Sivan, on his return to Malayalam films- The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Movies directed by Sangeeth Sivan".
- ^ "Renowned filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan passes away at 65". Kaumudi Online. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "സംവിധായകനും ഛായാഗ്രാഹനുമായ സംഗീത് ശിവൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Sangeeth Sivan produces horror thriller in Mollywood". Deccan Chronicle. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.