Shiv Kumar Subramaniam (23 December 1959 – 10 April 2022) was an Indian actor 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. He died from an illness on 10 April 2022.
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 (2014) 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)