‘Shocked to hear’: Celina Jaitley mourns the demise of ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’ director Sangeeth Sivan

Celina Jaitley with Sangeeth Sivan Pic/X

The sudden demise of veteran filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan has left the film industry in shock and grief. Several film fraternity members took to social media to express condolence at the passing away of Sangeeth, who had directed several Bollywood films. Actress Celina Jaitley, who worked with Sivan in the film ‘Apna Sapna Money Money' took to X to pay tribute.

Celina wrote, "SHOCKED! Director and screenwriter and an amazing human being SANGEET SIVAN who gave me and the audience the phenomenal unforgettable character of SANIYA BADNAAM is no more. Shocked to hear of his untimely demise. One of the most positive, calm and fun directors that I have ever worked with @sangeethsivan sir is no more. Since we first met for the script narration of APNA SAPNA MONEY MONEY he always called me SANIYA and I always called him BOSS. We laughed so much when we discussed the scenes. His face was always full of positive energy and his smile reached out to you in absolute appreciation. I did not realise when we last spoke on my birthday this November that it would be the last time."

"Thank you BOSS for SANIYA BADNAAM, thank you for being you…. My heartfelt condolences to DEEPTI SIVAN @santoshsivan and the entire SIVAN FAMILY. It is indeed a big loss and I cannot imagine what the family is going through right now. Your memories will forever be engraved in our hearts, as we bid you farewell. Rest peacefully. With a heavy heart I bid you goodbye BOSS.
SANIYA," she added.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh also penned an emotional note. He wrote, "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. 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...."

The news of Sangeeth Sivan's demise was confirmed by his brother Sanjeev Sivan. The 'Kya Kool Hai Hum' director was undergoing treatment for a urinary infection at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai and unfortunately, on Wednesday, he suffered a cardiac arrest. Sangeeth Sivan, the eldest son of photographer-cinematographer Sivan, is survived by his wife, Jayashree, and children, Sanjana and Shanthanu. He rose to massive fame by helming blockbuster Mohanlal starrers such as Yodha (1992), Gandharvam (1993), and Nirnayam (1995).

(With inputs from ANI)