Sanjay Gadhvi
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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
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
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
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
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| 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
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External links
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