The director of the action thrillers Dhoom and Dhoom 2, Sanjay Gadhvi passed away on Sunday morning aged 56, just few days before celebrating 57th birthday. As per the reports, Sanjay wasn't feeling well, post which he was sent to the nearby hospital where he was declared dead by the doctors. Reportedly, the reason for his death has been stated as heart attack.
After the news of the sudden demise, Abhishek Bachchan, Esha Deol, director Kunal Kohli and others went on to express their condolence.
Abhishek also shared that he spoke to the director just few days back and was completely shocked to hear the news of his death.
Have a look:
I took this photo of Sanjay whilst we were filming the climax of Dhoom 2 in South Africa. We made 2 films together - Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Sanju, when I spoke to you last week and we were reminiscing about our shoots and memories I would never have imagined even in my craziest… pic.twitter.com/zHvoy3FVVl
— Abhishek (@juniorbachchan) November 19, 2023
Gone too soon buddy.
Will miss your always happy energy.
Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/VG6xMXwKrh— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) November 19, 2023
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
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
This is heartbreaking... Shocked, disturbed and saddened to hear of #Dhoom and #Dhoom2 director #SanjayGadhvi’s demise... Condolences to the family... Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/t8NbYH5qd7
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 19, 2023
Sanjay made his directorial debut back in 2000 with the film Tere Liye and is best known for directing Dhoom and Dhoom 2.
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