Sanjay Gadhvi, famend director of “Dhoom” sequence, has handed away at 56 in his residence, confirmed by elder daughter Sanjina. 

Sanjay was identified for his movies like Dhoom and Dhoom 2. The movie director and author handed away simply days earlier than turning 57. He reportedly had no prior health points.

The director allegedly felt chest discomfort throughout his morning stroll in Lokhandwala. Showing indicators of heavy sweating, he was urgently taken to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, however was pronounced useless upon arrival. Sources point out he had a coronary heart assault throughout his stroll.

Sanjina shared, “He passed away around 9.30 am today at home. Though we’re uncertain, it seems like a heart attack. He was not unwell, perfectly healthy,” reported PTI.

Sanjay made his directorial debut with “Tere Liye” in 2000. Gadhvi expanded his profession, directing “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai” in 2002 and collaborated with Yash Raj Films. 

The filmmaker rose to fame along with his third directorial enterprise, Dhoom, a trendy motion thriller that sparked a development for motorbiking amongst Indian kids within the early 2000s.

Released in 2002, the movie depicted a gripping chase between a gang of bike thieves, led by Kabir (John Abraham), and Mumbai cop Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan), who groups up with Ali (Uday Chopra), a motorbike vendor, to thwart their plans. The forged included Esha Deol and Rimi Sen.

The success of Dhoom led to the creation of a movie sequence. Gadhvi helmed the blockbuster sequel, Dhoom 2, in 2006, that includes Bachchan, Chopra, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Bipasha Basu.

However, the third installment was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya in 2013, starring Bachchan, Chopra, Aamir Khan, and Katrina Kaif.

Gadhvi’s directorial portfolio contains movies like Kidnap (2008), Ajab Gazabb Love (2012), and Operation Parindey, his ultimate directorial launched in 2020.

Survived by his spouse, one other daughter, and Sanjina, his sudden demise shocked many. Sanjay’s funeral will happen within the night on November 19, 2023.