National Award-winning choreographer K. Sivasankar succumbed to COVID-19 at a hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday. He was 72 years old. The veteran choreographer's son has also tested positive for the virus and is said to be undergoing treatment.
Sonu Sood mourned the demise of K. Sivasankar. The actor-philanthropist had extended his support to the family of the choreographer and volunteered to pay the medical bills. Sonu tweeted, "Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Shiv Shankar masterji. Tried our best to save him but God had different plans. Will always miss you masterji. May almighty give strength to the family to bear this loss. Cinema will always miss u sir."
Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Shiv Shankar masterji. Tried our best to save him but God had different plans. Will always miss you masterji.
May almighty give strength to the family to bear this loss.
Cinema will always miss u sir pic.twitter.com/YIIIEtcpvK— sonu sood (@SonuSood) November 28, 2021
SS Rajamouli, who worked with K. Sivasankar in Bahubali: The Beginning and Magadheera, tweeted, "Sad to know that renowned choreographer Shiva Shankar Master garu has passed away. Working with him for Magadheera was a memorable experience. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family."
Sad to know that reknowned choreographer Shiva Shankar Master garu has passed away. Working with him for Magadheera was a memorable experience. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his family.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 28, 2021
Khushbu Sundar wrote, "We have lost a great talent today. Choreographer #Shivshankar master. Have done dozens of songs with him. I use to specifically ask for him to Choreograph songs which had masti, romance and dance. You will be missed Master ji. #OmShanti #RIP"
We have lost a great talent today. Choreographer #Shivshankar master. Have done dozens of songs with him. I use to specifically ask for him to Choreograph songs which had masti, romance and dance. You will be missed Master ji. #OmShanti #RIP pic.twitter.com/mxGJ8eBUqF
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) November 28, 2021
Prabhudeva mourned the veteran choreographer's demise and said, "Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Shiv Shankar masterji. Deepest condolences, May his soul Rest In Peace #RipshivaShankarmasterji."
Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Shiv Shankar masterji. Deepest condolences, May his soul Rest In Peace #RipshivaShankarmasterji pic.twitter.com/OZj9zXe5qJ
— Prabhudheva (@PDdancing) November 29, 2021
Apart from Sonu, Dhanush reportedly extended help and support to the family of K. Sivasankar.
(Source: Twitter)