/> The prolific cinematographer and director Jeeva who directed Abhishek Bachchan and Bhoomika Chawla in Run, died suddenly of a heart attack in St Petersberg on Tuesday while shooting the Tamil film Dhaam Dhoom.

The film's leading lady Kangana is in state of shock. "His body was flown to Mumbai today (Wednesday) I can't believe Jeeva is gone! He was so young.

On Tuesday night when my producer Dr Murli Manohar told me it couldn't sink in. Jeeva was hardly 40. He has two very young daughters. I've met his ntire family. He was one of the most amazing directors I've worked with so far."

Pausing for a breath Kangana relates a peculiar incident. "Jeeva sent a message a few days ago that the Russian schedule had gone very well.

And he said, 'I'm dying to work with Kangana'. Can you believe it? He felt a burning sensation in his stomach and died within seconds. We had done one schedule together and I was supposed to join him soon.

I can't believe Jeeva is gone. It's heart breaking. I'm going to Chennai on Friday to meet Jeeva's family. Though we didn't talk every day he was a very very dear friend."