Actor-writer Shiv Subrahmanyam passes away

Veteran screenwriter-actor Shiv Subrahmanyam took his last breath on April 10. Subrahmanyam was 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.

He was in his early 60s, and had not been keeping well for some time. He had lost his only child two months ago.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta was one of the first people 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.”