Director Sanjay Gadhvi, who helmed 'Dhoom', died at 56, 3 days before his birthday. His daughter Sanjina Gadhvi shared the news with PTI. Sanjay directed the 2004 film 'Dhoom' starring Hrithik Roshan, and its 2006 sequel 'Dhoom 2'. YRF, Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu have shared their condolences and remembered him on social media.
Sanjina told PTI, "He passed away at 9.30 am this morning 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, with Sanjina being the elder one.
Abhishek Bachchan, who has been in all three 'Dhoom' movies, took to Instagram to express his grief on the death of Gadhvi. The actor 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.”
"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," Abhishek added.
Bipasha Basu shared a picture of Gadhvi on Instagram Stories and wrote, “Rip my friend Om Shanti @sanjaygadhvi4 Gone too soon. ”A picture of Gadhvi was shared on YRF's official X page with the caption: “The magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace. #SanjayGadhvi.”
Sanjay had made his directorial debut with 2000 film Tere Liye. He directed quite a few films made under the Yash Raj Films banner. Among them was Dhoom, Dhoom 2 and the 2002 film Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.
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