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{{ | {{Short description|Indian writer and film director (1965–2023)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name | | name = Sanjay Gadhvi | ||
| image | | image = Sanjay Gandhvi.jpg | ||
| birth_date | | caption = Gadhvi in 2011 | ||
| | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1965|11|22|df=y}} | ||
| known_for | | birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India | ||
| | | death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|11|19|1965|11|22|df=y}} | ||
| spouse | | death_place = [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra, India | ||
| known_for = ''[[Dhoom]]'', ''[[Dhoom 2]]'' | |||
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|writer}} | |||
| years_active = 2000–2020 | |||
| spouse = Gina | |||
| children = 2 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sanjay Gadhvi''' | '''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]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Sur |first1=Prateek |date=19 November 2023 |title=Sanjay Gadhvi Dies At 56: 'Dhoom', 'Dhoom: 2' Director Passes Away After Suffering A Massive Heart Attack |url=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 |magazine=Outlook |access-date=20 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Sanjay Gadhvi was born to Manubhai Gadhvi, a | Sanjay Gadhvi was born to Manubhai Gadhvi, a well-known figure in [[Gujarati literature|Gujarati folk literature]].<ref name=TOI>{{cite news|author=Priya Gupta|title=Aditya Chopra is near-perfect: Sanjay Gadhvi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aditya-Chopra-is-near-perfect-Sanjay-Gadhvi/articleshow/16939964.cms|date=25 October 2012|access-date=2 February 2017|archive-date=9 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aditya-Chopra-is-near-perfect-Sanjay-Gadhvi/articleshow/16939964.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> 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, Mumbai|Campion School]] and was friends with industrialist [[Kumar Mangalam Birla]].<ref name=TOI /> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Gadhvi's career began by assisting [[Anant Balani]] with ''Tu Hi Bataa,'' starring [[Arjun Rampal]] and [[Raveena Tandon]]. The film was never released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash |date=25 September 2008 |title=Imran Khan is a bonus for Kidnap: Sanjay Gadhvi |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/archives/imran-khan-is-a-bonus-for-kidnap-sanjay-gadhvi/article1-340354.aspx |archive-url=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 |archive-date=4 January 2015 |access-date=19 November 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He made his directorial debut with ''[[Tere Liye (film)|Tere Liye]]'' (2000), which performed poorly.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Wanted to do films beyond 'Dhoom': Sanjay Gadhvi |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/wanted-do-films-beyond-dhoom-2368802 |work=Deccan Herald |date=26 October 2012 |access-date=19 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119104208/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/wanted-do-films-beyond-dhoom-2368802 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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]]''.<ref name="p17">{{cite web |url=http://www.animationxpress.com/anex/y2k7/headlines/anex1680.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930012557/http://www.animationxpress.com/anex/y2k7/headlines/anex1680.htm |archive-date=30 September 2011 |title=Interview with Film Director Sanjay Gadhvi |publisher=Animation Express |date=5 March 2007 |access-date=26 August 2009 |last=Jain |first=Divya}}</ref> The films starred [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Uday Chopra]], and [[Rimi Sen]], with [[Hrithik Roshan]], [[Aishwarya Rai]], and [[Bipasha Basu]] joining the cast for the sequel.<ref>{{cite web |title=No dream machines in Dhoom 2? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/no-dream-machines-in-dhoom-2-news-bollywood-kkfv0zbaach.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310044619/http://www.sify.com/movies/no-dream-machines-in-dhoom-2-news-bollywood-kkfv0zbaach.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 March 2014 |date=6 September 2005 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=6 January 2012}}</ref> | |||
==Death== | |||
Gadhvi died from a heart attack in Mumbai, on 19 November 2023, at the age of 57.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sanjay Gadhvi, director of Dhoom franchise, dies of heart attack at 57 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-gadhvi-director-of-dhoom-franchise-dies-at-57-9033051/ |access-date=20 November 2023 |work=The Indian Express |date=19 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119170649/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-gadhvi-director-of-dhoom-franchise-dies-at-57-9033051/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Joshi |first1=Tushar |date=19 November 2023 |title='Dhoom' director Sanjay Gadhvi, 57, dies due to heart attack |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/dhoom-director-sanjay-gadhvi-dies-due-to-heart-attack-2464802-2023-11-19 |magazine=India Today |access-date=19 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
Gadhvi won the 2007 [[Stardust Awards]] in ''"Hottest Young Film Maker title"'' category for ''[[Dhoom 2]]'' (2006) .<ref>{{cite web |url= | Gadhvi won the 2007 [[Stardust Awards]] in ''"Hottest Young Film Maker title"'' category for ''[[Dhoom 2]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite web |date=19 February 2007 |title=Max Stardust Awards |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2007/stardustawards190207.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103115358/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2007/stardustawards190207.html |archive-date=3 January 2014 |access-date=18 June 2012 |website=Max Stardust Awards |url-status=live |publisher=Oneindia}}</ref> | ||
== Filmography == | ==Filmography== | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!Year | !Year | ||
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|2001 | |2001 | ||
|[[Tere Liye (film)|''Tere Liye'']] | |[[Tere Liye (film)|''Tere Liye'']] | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|2002 | |2002 | ||
|''[[Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai]]'' | |''[[Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai]]'' | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|2004 | |2004 | ||
|''[[Dhoom]]'' | |''[[Dhoom]]'' | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|2006 | |2006 | ||
|''[[Dhoom 2]]'' | |''[[Dhoom 2]]'' | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|2008 | |2008 | ||
|''[[Kidnap (2008 film)|Kidnap]]'' | |''[[Kidnap (2008 film)|Kidnap]]'' | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|2012 | |2012 | ||
|''[[Ajab Gazabb Love]]'' | |''[[Ajab Gazabb Love]]'' | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|2020 | |2020 | ||
|''[[ | |''[[Operation Parindey]]'' | ||
|{{Yes | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|<ref name=":0">{{cite news|date=18 March 2020|title=How Hindi Crime Web Series Have An Upper Caste, Anti-Minority Bias | |<ref name=":0">{{cite news|last=Menon|first=Aditya|date=18 March 2020|title=How Hindi Crime Web Series Have An Upper Caste, Anti-Minority Bias|work=The Quint|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/operation-parindey-bhaukaal-zee5-mxplayer-muslims-sikhs-hindutva|access-date=26 March 2020|archive-date=26 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326165824/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/operation-parindey-bhaukaal-zee5-mxplayer-muslims-sikhs-hindutva|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
==References == | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | ==External links== | ||
* {{IMDb name|id=1189376|name=Sanjay Gadhvi}} | *{{IMDb name|id=1189376|name=Sanjay Gadhvi}} | ||
* {{Twitter|SanjayGadhvi4}} | *{{Twitter|SanjayGadhvi4}} | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:1965 births]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian | [[Category:2023 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian people]] | |||
[[Category:Hindi-language film directors]] | [[Category:Hindi-language film directors]] | ||
[[Category:Film directors from Mumbai]] | [[Category:Film directors from Mumbai]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Gadhavi (surname)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:56, 5 February 2026
Sanjay Gadhvi | |
|---|---|
 Gadhvi in 2011 | |
| Born | 22 November 1965 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 19 November 2023 (aged 57) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2000–2020 |
| Known for | Dhoom, Dhoom 2 |
| Spouse(s) | Gina |
| Children | 2 |
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]
Early life[edit | edit source]
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.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Gadhvi's career began by assisting Anant Balani with Tu Hi Bataa, starring Arjun Rampal and Raveena Tandon. The film 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[edit | edit source]
Gadhvi died from a heart attack in Mumbai, on 19 November 2023, at the age of 57.[7][8]
Awards[edit | edit source]
Gadhvi won the 2007 Stardust Awards in "Hottest Young Film Maker title" category for Dhoom 2 (2006).[9]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| 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 | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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. Oneindia. 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.
External links[edit | edit source]
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