Sanjay Gadhvi Explained
Sanjay Gadhvi |
Birth Date: | 22 November 1965 |
Birth Place: | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
Death Place: | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Known For: | Dhoom, Dhoom 2 |
Years Active: | 2000–2020 |
Spouse: | Gina |
Children: | 2 |
Sanjay Gadhvi (22 November 1965 – 19 November 2023) was an Indian film director and writer, who was known for the first two instalments of the Dhoom series.[1]
Early life
Sanjay 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.
Career
Gadhvi'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
Gadhvi died from a heart attack in Mumbai, on 19 November 2023, at the age of 57.[7] [8]
Awards
Gadhvi won the 2007 Stardust Awards in "Hottest Young Film Maker title" category for Dhoom 2 (2006).[9]
Filmography
Notes and References
- Sur . Prateek . 19 November 2023 . Sanjay Gadhvi Dies At 56: 'Dhoom', 'Dhoom: 2' Director Passes Away After Suffering A Massive Heart Attack . Outlook . 20 November 2023 . 19 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119165846/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/sanjay-gadhvi-dies-at-56-dhoom-dhoom-2-director-passes-away-after-suffering-a-massive-heart-attack-news-331565 . live .
- News: Priya Gupta. Aditya Chopra is near-perfect: Sanjay Gadhvi. 25 October 2012. 2 February 2017. 9 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aditya-Chopra-is-near-perfect-Sanjay-Gadhvi/articleshow/16939964.cms. live.
- Web site: Jha . Subhash . 25 September 2008 . Imran Khan is a bonus for Kidnap: Sanjay Gadhvi . https://web.archive.org/web/20150104135017/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/archives/imran-khan-is-a-bonus-for-kidnap-sanjay-gadhvi/article1-340354.aspx . 4 January 2015 . 19 November 2023 . Hindustan Times.
- News: Wanted to do films beyond 'Dhoom': Sanjay Gadhvi . Deccan Herald . 26 October 2012 . 19 November 2023 . 19 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119104208/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/wanted-do-films-beyond-dhoom-2368802 . live .
- Web site: Interview with Film Director Sanjay Gadhvi . https://web.archive.org/web/20110930012557/http://www.animationxpress.com/anex/y2k7/headlines/anex1680.htm . 30 September 2011 . Animation Express . 5 March 2007 . 26 August 2009 . Jain . Divya.
- Web site: No dream machines in Dhoom 2? . https://web.archive.org/web/20140310044619/http://www.sify.com/movies/no-dream-machines-in-dhoom-2-news-bollywood-kkfv0zbaach.html . dead . 10 March 2014 . 6 September 2005 . . 6 January 2012.
- News: Sanjay Gadhvi, director of Dhoom franchise, dies of heart attack at 57 . 20 November 2023 . The Indian Express . 19 November 2023 . 19 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119170649/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-gadhvi-director-of-dhoom-franchise-dies-at-57-9033051/ . live .
- Joshi . Tushar . 19 November 2023 . 'Dhoom' director Sanjay Gadhvi, 57, dies due to heart attack . India Today . 19 November 2023 . 19 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119065127/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/dhoom-director-sanjay-gadhvi-dies-due-to-heart-attack-2464802-2023-11-19 . live .
- Web site: 19 February 2007 . Max Stardust Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20140103115358/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2007/stardustawards190207.html . 3 January 2014 . 18 June 2012 . Max Stardust Awards . Entertainment.oneindia.in.
- News: Menon. Aditya. 18 March 2020. How Hindi Crime Web Series Have An Upper Caste, Anti-Minority Bias. The Quint. 26 March 2020. 26 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326165824/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/operation-parindey-bhaukaal-zee5-mxplayer-muslims-sikhs-hindutva. live.