Filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi passed away at his Mumbai residence on Sunday. His daughter Sanjina Gadhvi shared the news. She said, “He passed away at his residence. We are not sure what it is, but it is most likely a heart attack. He wasn’t unwell, he was perfectly healthy.” He is survived by his wife, Gina, and two daughters.
Gadhvi directed the 2004 ‘Dhoom’ starring Hrithik Roshan and its 2006 sequel. Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu along with production house YRF, shared their condolences and remembered him on social media. Abhishek wrote, “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 craziest dreams that I would have to write a post like this.”
He added, “I’m shocked beyond belief. You had faith in me, even when I didn’t. 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.”
Bipasha, who featured in ‘Dhoom 2,’ shared a picture of Gadhvi on Instagram Stories and wrote, “Rip my friend Om Shanti @sanjaygadhvi4 Gone too soon.” John Abraham, who played the antagonist in the first instalment, wrote, “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.”
Sanjay made his directorial debut with 2000 film ‘Tere Liye.’ He directed a handful of films made under the Yash Raj Films banner. Among them was ‘Dhoom,’ ‘Dhoom 2,’ and the 2002 film ‘Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.’ He also directed Sanjay Dutt, Imran Khan and Minissha Lamba-starrer ‘Kidnap’ in 2008, Arjun Rampal-starrer 'Ajab Gazabb Love’ in 2012 and ‘Operation Parindey’ in 2020, which starred Amit Sadh and Rahul Dev.