Sanjina Gadhvi, the director’s daughter, has disclosed that her father was seemingly well before his tragic passing. She revealed that he passed at his home at approximately 9:30 am.
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Tragically, at the age of 57, renowned director Sanjay Gadhvi, known for directing successful films like “Dhoom” and “Dhoom 2,” died on a Sunday morning. He was sitting peacefully drinking a cup of tea at home when the tragic event happened at 8:45 a.m.
A sudden heart attack was the cause of his untimely demise, which put a stop to a fruitful career in the entertainment profession. The film industry and community grieve the passing of this gifted filmmaker, whose artistic impact will surely live on in the chronicles of cinematic history.
The famous Green Acres building located in the Andheri locality, where the late actress Sridevi formerly lived, was home to Sanjay Gadhvi’s place of residence. Boney Kapoor verified to ABP News the heartbreaking news of Sanjay Gadhvi’s demise on Sunday early in the day depending on information from neighbours, despite remaining away from the building for the last year.
Three days short of turning 57, Sanjay Gadhvi, the renowned filmmaker of blockbuster films like “Dhoom” and “Dhoom 2,” was only 56 years old when he passed away unexpectedly.
Late Sanjay Gadhvi’s family is devastated
Gina, his wife, and both of their daughters outlive Sanjay Gadhvi. The bereaved family or say, the family of the deceased, is currently facing the difficult task of coping with the loss of their cherished father and spouse following his untimely death.
Sanjina Gadhvi, the director’s daughter, has disclosed that her father was seemingly well prior to his tragic passing. She revealed that he passed at his home at approximately 9:30 am.
Although the cause of his unexpected death is yet unknown, a heart attack is the most likely explanation. “He wasn’t sick, he was perfectly healthy,” Sanjina said, emphasising that her father was indeed in good condition.
Sanjay’s journey in the world of entertainment
In 2000, Sanjay Gadhvi made his feature film directing debut with “Tere Liye,” however it was not well received. The film, which had been dubbed “Tu Hi Bataa” at first and starred Arjun Rampal and Raveena Tandon as the main characters, ran into problems and was shelved because of financial limitations.
Sanjay Gadhvi made his directing debut in 2000 with “Tere Liye,” and he went on to achieve success in the film business. His first project with Yash Raj Films was directing the movie “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai” in 2002. This was a pivotal moment in his career because he entered into a joint venture with a leading production company in the Indian film business. “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai” enhanced Gadhvi’s directorial abilities and boosted his rising profile in the industry.
But it was his 2004 action thriller “Dhoom” film, which he directed, that put him firmly in the public eye and marked a pivotal moment in his career. ‘Dhoom’s’ popularity made Sanjay Gadhvi a well-known director in the Indian film business in addition to drawing attention to its thrilling plot and artistic flare.
Apart from his noteworthy films like “Dhoom,” Sanjay Gadhvi’s directing career also included “Kidnap” (2008), “Ajab Gazabb Love” (2012), and “Operation Parindey,” which was his final film and came out in 2020.
His colleagues expressed sorrow through condolence words
On X (previously Twitter), filmmaker Kunal Kohli shared his sorrow, saying, “This is really upsetting. RIP, #SanjayGadhvi I Never expected to write your own obituary. For many years, we had a shared office at YRF, where we had conversations and lunch dabbas in between. You will be missed, my friend. It is really hard to accept this fact (sic).”
Late Sanjay received his condolence from Yash Raj Films on X saying that the magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace. #SanjayGadhvi
Indian actress Ameesha Patel who primarily appears in Hindi and Telugu movies posted a photo of her with the late director and expressed regret of losing him and that he deserved so much more.
“My good friend SANJAY —- just gone too damn soon !! Endless dreams left unfulfilled and so much untapped talent !! Will miss our endless chats on my office terrace with your knowledge! Always there for me in one phone call! Missed working with you on 2 films and yet we became such good friends and you always gave me such sound advice !! RIP my friend !! You surely deserved so much more”.
Conclusion
The untimely loss of a skilled and seemingly healthy person is met with shock and disbelief due to its unexpected nature, leaving friends, family, and the film industry in shock.
The family’s ability to get through this trying time will probably be much aided by the support and sympathies of friends, coworkers, and well-wishers in the film business and beyond. The sorrow left in the hearts of Sanjay Gadhvi’s immediate family cannot be filled, but his legacy in the film industry will go on.
Gadhvi demonstrated his ability to adapt throughout his career by experimenting with many genres and offering a wide variety of cinematic encounters to the Indian film industry.
This touching detail highlights how his demise was unexpected and heightens the sense of loss experienced by those who were close to him. The closeness of his impending birthday acts as a heartbreaking reminder of his life that was and the ongoing influence of his artistic contributions to the film industry, even as his loved ones, colleagues, and the film community struggle with the loss.
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