Shiv Kumar Subramaniam

Shiv Kumar Subramaniam (23 December 1959 – 10 April 2022) was an Indian actor^[1] and screenwriter who is known for his role as the leading industrial tycoon I. M. Virani in the Indian television serial Mukti Bandhan on Colors channel. He is credited with writing the screenplay for the 1989 film Parinda, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and for the 2005 film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, directed by Sudhir Mishra. He also appeared in supporting roles in both films.^[2][3][4] He died from an illness on 10 April 2022.^[5][6]

Shiv Kumar Subramaniam
Born	23 December 1959 (1959-12-23) Bombay, Bombay State, India
Died	10 April 2022(2022-04-10) (aged 62) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education	AISSMS Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military School, Pune
Alma mater	St. Xavier’s College
Occupation(s)	Actor, playwright, theatre artist, director
Years active	1989–2022
Spouse	Divya Jagdale ​ (before 2022)​
Children	1

Filmography

As actor

• Meenakshi Sundareshwar (2021) as Thatha
• Nail Polish (2021) as Dr. Nandi
• The Accidental Prime Minister (2019) as P. Chidambaram
• Tu Hai Mera Sunday as Appa
• Laakhon Mein Ek as Mr. Morthy
• Hichki (2018) as Principal of St.Notker's
• Rocky Handsome (2016) as ACP Rebbelo
• Bangistan (2015) as The Shankaracharya
• Ungli as DCP Shivraman (2014)
• Rahasya (2015) as Mr. Noorani
• Happy Journey as Andrew (Alice's Father) (2014)
• 2 States as Ananya's father^[7] (2014)
• Humne Li Hai... Shapath as Bolt^[8] (2013)
• 24 as Kamaljit Sood
• Pradhanmantri (TV Series) as K. Kamaraj
• Mukti Bandhan (television serial) (2011)
• That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011) as Peter
• Stanley Ka Dabba (2011)
• Kismat (TV series) (2011)
• Teen Patti (2010) as Mr. Bose
• Kaminey (2009) as Lobo
• Risk (2007) as DCP Uttam Bhandari
• Ek Din 24 Ghante (2003)
• Dead End (2000)
• Snip! (2000)
• Bombay Boys (1999)
• Rakshak (1996)
• Droh Kaal (1995)
• 1942: A Love Story (1994)
• Prahaar (1994)
• Parinda (1989)

As screenwriter

• Teen Patti (story, screenplay & dialogue) (2010)
• Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (original story & screenplay with Sudhir Mishra & Ruchi Narain) (2005)
• Chameli (screenplay) (2003)
• Dead End (TV movie) (dialogue) (2000)
• Arjun Pandit (screenplay) (1999)
• Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (screenplay) (1996)
• 1942: A Love Story (story & screenplay) (1994)
• Parinda (screenplay) (1989)

As assistant director

• Parinda (1989)

Awards

• Filmfare Awards
  • Filmfare Award for Best Story for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2006) shared with Sudhir Mishra & Ruchi Narain
  • Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for Parinda (1990)