Shivkumar Subramaniam was an Indian film actor and award-winning screenwriter. Shivkumar Subramaniam is known for playing the role of Alia Bhatt's on-screen father in 2 States
He began his career as an assistant director, screenwriter, and actor. He was a versatile talent, Subramaniam was a co-writer of several movies such as 1942 A Love Story (1994), Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005), and Teen Patti (2010). He was also the voice of Rafiki in the Hindi version of Jon Favreau-directed The Lion King (2019).
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He did his schooling at AISSMS Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military School, Pune, from 1967 to 1976. He then pursued BA in English Literature from St. Xavier College, Mumbai, from 1977 to 1980. He was studying in school, he used to participate in drama competitions and was the editor of his school’s newspaper.
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Shiv Kumar Subramaniam, known for his superb portrayal of a diverse range of supporting characters in Hindi cinema for over three decades, passed away on Sunday night. Described as “a gentle soul” by many of his industry colleagues and acquaintances, Subramaniam.
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Subramaniam made his mark in the world of Hindi cinema with Parinda (1989), a moving crime drama set in Mumbai. Apart from playing Francis, the henchman of gangster Anna, he also wrote the screenplay of Parinda and worked as an assistant director for it.
Over the years, he essayed a host of interesting characters in several much talked about movies such as Prahaar (1994), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Droh Kaal (1995), Kaminey (2009), Teen Patti (2010), Stanley Ka Dabba (2011) and others.
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In recent years, Subramaniam was seen as a football-loving elderly Appa in Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2016), the strict father of Alia Bhatt in 2 States (2014), apart from appearing as a principal in Hichki (2018) and Dr Nandi in Nail Polish (2021). The actor, who was a student of St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, was also a popular television and theatre actor. He was part of television shows such as Kismat (2011), Mukti Bandhan (2011), Pradhanmantri (2013-14) and 24 (2013).
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He was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Story for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2006), shared with Sudhir Mishra and Ruchi Narain.
He was also awarded a Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for the movie Parinda (1990).
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He died after suffering from prolonged illness due to cancer.
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