Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi passed away at the age of 56 years on Sunday. He was going to turn 57 three days later. His daughter Sanjina Gadhvi shared the news with PTI. He directed the 2004 film Dhoom, starring Hrithik Roshan and also its sequel Dhoom 2, in 2006.
Sanjina said, โHe passed away today morning at 9.30 am at his resident. We are not sure what it is, but most likely a heart attack. He wasnโt unwell, he was perfectly healthyโ. He survived by his wife Gina and two daughters. Sanjina is his elder daughter.
YRF, Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and many others shows condolences and remembered him on social media.
YRF shows condolence by saying, โThe magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace. #SanjayGadhviโ.
The magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace. #SanjayGadhvi pic.twitter.com/1wstfQZpFO
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) November 19, 2023
Abhishek Bachchan said, โI took this photo of Sanjay whilst we were filming the climax of Dhoom 2 in South Africa. We made 2 films together – Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Sanju, when I spoke to you last week and we were reminiscing about our shoots and memories I would never have imagined even in my craziest dreams that I would have to write a post like this.
Iโm shocked beyond belief.
You had faith in me, even when I didnโt. You gave me my first ever hit!!! I can never ever forget that or be able express what it meant to me. I will cherish your friendship always. Rest in peace my brother.โ
I took this photo of Sanjay whilst we were filming the climax of Dhoom 2 in South Africa. We made 2 films together – Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Sanju, when I spoke to you last week and we were reminiscing about our shoots and memories I would never have imagined even in my craziestโฆ pic.twitter.com/zHvoy3FVVl
— Abhishek ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ง (@juniorbachchan) November 19, 2023
John Abraham said, โRemember the times I spent with you on the film closest to my heart #Dhoom. May the angels always ride with you. Rest in peace, Sanjay Gadhvi.โ
Remember the times I spent with you on the film closest to my heart #Dhoom. May the angels always ride with you. Rest in peace Sanjay Gadhvi ๐ pic.twitter.com/3pLXyhULLT
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) November 19, 2023
