Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi passes away at 57

Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi passed away on Sunday, November 19, after he suffered a major heart attack at 57. According to his friends, he visited a multiplex for a movie marathon.

Sanjay was known for directing blockbuster hits like Dhoom and 'Dhoom 2 featuring Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan. He also helmed Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai and the Imran Khan-led Kidnap, Ajab Gazabb Love and Operation Parindey. 

The magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace. #SanjayGadhvi pic.twitter.com/1wstfQZpFO

— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) November 19, 2023

Bollywood celebs have reacted to the unfortunate news, Yash Raj Films' offical Twitter handle wrote, "The magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace. #SanjayGadhvi."

This is beyond shocking. #SanjayGadhvi RIP never thought I’d have to write your obituary. Shared an office for many years at YRF, lunch dubbas, discussions. Will miss you my friend. This is too hard to accept. pic.twitter.com/UYUBGb1seL

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) November 19, 2023

Film director Kunal Kohli wrote, "This is beyond shocking. #SanjayGadhvi RIP never thought I’d have to write your obituary. Shared an office for many years at YRF, lunch dubbas, discussions. Will miss you my friend. This is too hard to accept."

Sanjay initially debuted as a director with Tere Liye in 2000, which unfortunately went unnoticed. However, his breakthrough arrived in 2002 with Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, starring Uday Chopra, Tulip Joshi, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Bipasha Basu. Following this success, he continued directing movies like Kidnap, Ajab Gazabb Love, and Operation Parindey.