'2 States' actor Shiv Subrahmanyam dies

He penned critically-acclaimed films such as "Parinda", "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Chameli" as well as his supporting roles in "2 States" and "Kaminey"

Veteran screenwriter-actor Shiv Subrahmanyam, known for penning critically-acclaimed films such as "Parinda", "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Chameli" as well as his supporting roles in "2 States" and "Kaminey", has died.

Subrahmanyam, who was in his early 60s, was not keeping well for some time and breathed his last on Sunday night.

"He wasn't keeping well for some time. He had also lost his only child two months ago. One can't even imagine the pain he was going through. It's an unbelievable tragedy. Prayers for his wife Divya," a family friend of the actor told PTI .

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta was one of the firsts from the film fraternity to share the news of the writer-actor's death. He posted a note about Subrahmanyam's demise, writing that it was a "terrible news to wake up to".

"With profound and heartfelt grief, we wish to inform you of the passing of one of the most dignified and noble souls to inhabit human form - our dearest Shiv Subrahmanyam. Incredibly talented, he was much loved and revered personally as well as professionally.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Divya, her mum, dad, Rohan, Rinki and family; Bhanu chitti and all of Shiv's family, and his huge legion of friends and fans," the note read.

Subrahmanyam's last rites were held at Mokshdham Hindu Shamshanbhoomi, Andheri.