MUMBAI: Actor-screenwriter Shiv Subramaniam, known for playing IM Virani in the serial Mukti Bandhan, has died. Taking to Twitter on Monday, film director Hansal Mehta shared a note expressing his condolences. The funeral will take place in Mumbai's Andheri West on Monday morning.

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Hansal Mehta's post read, “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 Subramaniam. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Diyya, her mum, dad, Rohan, Rinki, and family; Bhanu chitti and all of Shiv's family; and his huge legion of friends and fans."

Reacting to the news, actor Ranvir Shorey tweeted, “Terrible news. The sadness doesn’t end. A great guy, and incredible talent. Gone too soon. #RIP #respect.”

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Shiv Subrahmanyam has featured in many films such as Hichki, Rocky Handsome, Bangistan, Rahasya, 2 States, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Stanley Ka Dabba, Teen Patti, Kaminey, 1942: A Love Story among many others and is also credited for writing the screenplay for Parinda (1989), and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005).

The funeral will reportedly take place at 11 am at Mokshdham Hindu Shamshanbhoomi in Mumbai’s Andheri West.

Credit: Hindustan Times