Sanjay Gadhvi (22 November 1966 – 19 November 2023) was an Indian film director and writer, who was known for the first two instalments of the Dhoom series.[1]
Sanjay Gadhvi | |
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 Gadhvi in 2011 | |
| Born | 22 November 1965 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 19 November 2023 (aged 57) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 2000–2020 |
| Known for | Dhoom, Dhoom 2 |
| Spouse | Gina |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editSanjay Gadhvi was born to Manubhai Gadhvi, a well-known figure in Gujarati folk literature.[2] His father moved into Mumbai's first 14-floor skyscraper on Peddar Road before he was born. As a child he studied at Campion School and was friends with industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla.[2]
Career
editGadhvi's career began by assisting Anant Balani with Tu Hi Bataa, which was never released.[3] He made his directorial debut with Tere Liye (2000), which performed poorly.[4] His first film with Yash Raj Films was Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002), which enjoyed moderate success. He first gained attention directing the action thriller Dhoom in 2004, followed by its sequel Dhoom 2.[5] The films starred Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, and Rimi Sen, with Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, and Bipasha Basu joining the cast for the sequel.[6]
Death
editGadhvi died from a heart attack in Mumbai, on 19 November 2023, at the age of 57.[7][8]
Awards
editGadhvi won the 2007 Stardust Awards in "Hottest Young Film Maker title" category for Dhoom 2 (2006).[9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Tere Liye | Yes | ||
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Dhoom | Yes | ||
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | Yes | ||
| 2008 | Kidnap | Yes | ||
| 2012 | Ajab Gazabb Love | Yes | ||
| 2020 | Operation Parindey | Yes | [10] |
References
edit- ^ Sur, Prateek (19 November 2023). "Sanjay Gadhvi Dies At 56: 'Dhoom', 'Dhoom: 2' Director Passes Away After Suffering A Massive Heart Attack". Outlook. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ a b Priya Gupta (25 October 2012). "Aditya Chopra is near-perfect: Sanjay Gadhvi". Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
- ^ Jha, Subhash (25 September 2008). "Imran Khan is a bonus for Kidnap: Sanjay Gadhvi". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Wanted to do films beyond 'Dhoom': Sanjay Gadhvi". Deccan Herald. 26 October 2012. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Jain, Divya (5 March 2007). "Interview with Film Director Sanjay Gadhvi". Animation Express. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
- ^ "No dream machines in Dhoom 2?". Sify. 6 September 2005. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ^ "Sanjay Gadhvi, director of Dhoom franchise, dies of heart attack at 57". The Indian Express. 19 November 2023. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ Joshi, Tushar (19 November 2023). "'Dhoom' director Sanjay Gadhvi, 57, dies due to heart attack". India Today. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Max Stardust Awards". Max Stardust Awards. Entertainment.oneindia.in. 19 February 2007. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ Menon, Aditya (18 March 2020). "How Hindi Crime Web Series Have An Upper Caste, Anti-Minority Bias". The Quint. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
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