Shiva Kumar Subramaniam aka Shiva Subramaniam was an Indian actor, playwright, theater artist, film and drama director and screenwriter, who played the role of Alia BhattHer father in the Hindi film ‘2 States’ (2014). He passed away on 10 April 2022 due to prolonged illness and pancreatic cancer.
Wiki/Biography
Shiva Subrahmanyam was born on Sunday 23 December 1959.age 62 years; at the time of death) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He did his schooling at Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military School, Pune from 1967 to 1976. He then did his BA in English Literature from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai from 1977 to 1980.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 11″
Hair Color: salt pepper
Eye Colour: black
family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Balaram Subrahmanyam. His sister’s name is Rajalakshmi Dravid and his brother’s name is Raja Subrahmanyam.
Shiv Kumar Subramaniam’s Sister and Parents
Shiv Kumar Subramaniam’s brother
wife and children
On 17 November he celebrated his wedding anniversary with Indian film actor and theater artist Divya Jagdale. The couple had a son, Jahan Subrahmanyam, who died in February 2022 due to a brain tumor.
Shiv Kumar Subramaniam with his wife
A picture of Shiva Kumar Subramaniam with his wife and son
career
He made his debut as an actor-screenwriter-assistant director with the Hindi film ‘Parinda’ (1989). He played the role of Francis in the film.
Poster of the movie Parinda (1989)
Some of his popular Hindi movies as an actor are ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994), ‘Kaminey’ (2009) as Lobo, ‘Stanley Ka Dabba’ (2011), ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’ (2011). ) Huh. and ‘Hiccup’ (2018).
‘Hiccup’ (2018)
He worked as a screenwriter in Hindi films such as ‘1942: A Love Story’ (story and screenplay; 1994), ‘Arjun Pandit’ (screenplay; 1999), ‘Chameli’ (screenplay; 2003), and ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’. Work done. (Original story and screenplay; 2005). Shiva played the role of Ishwarlal Motilal Virani in the Hindi TV serial ‘Mukti Bandhan’ (2011), for which he gained immense popularity.
A scene by Shiva Kumar Subramaniam from ‘Mukti Bandhan’ (2011)
He also acted in various Hindi theater plays, and he also acted as writer-director in several theater plays. Shiv worked in few TV commercials like OLX, Cadbury Dairy Milk Crispello, and PhonePe.
death
Due to prolonged illness due to pancreatic cancer, he breathed his last on 10 April 2022. His last rites were performed at Mokshadham Hindu Crematorium, Caesar Road, Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai. On his death, Pakistani journalist, artist and filmmaker Bina Sarwar tweeted,
Shocked to hear this news. Incredibly sad, especially as it happened two months after he and Divya’s only child – Jahaan passed away, 2 weeks before his 16th birthday by a brain tumor. RIP #Shivakumarsubramaniam”
Prize
- 1990: Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for Parinda
- 2006: The Filmfare Award for Best Story for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi shared with Sudhir Mishra and Ruchi Narain
Facts / Trivia
- When he was in school, he used to participate in drama competitions and was the editor of his school’s newspaper.
- In his younger days, he loved horse riding, playing football and basketball.
- Shiva used to read books in his spare time and spend time with his family and friends.
- According to his Facebook account, his favorite quote was,
The meaning of life is… I forget.”
