<p>Mumbai: Prominent Bollywood director and writer Sanjay Gadhvi - who directed action thrillers <em>Dhoom</em> and its sequel <em>Dhoom 2</em> - passed away in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. He was 57.</p><p>“The magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace…Sanjay Gadhvi,” Yash Raj Films said. </p><p>He made his directorial debut with <em>Tere Liye</em> (2000) but the film did not do well at the box office. </p><p>His first film with Yash Raj Films was <em>Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai</em> (2002) - starring Uday Chopra, Tulip Joshi, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Bipasha Basu.</p>.<p>He first gained attention when he directed the action thriller <em>Dhoom</em> (2004) starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra, Esha Deol, and Rimi Sen.</p><p>Then came <em>Dhoom 2: Back in Action</em> (2006) starring Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu, and Uday Chopra. </p><p>Actor John Abraham wrote on X: “Remember the times I spent with you on the film closest to my heart - <em>Dhoom</em>. May the angels always ride with you. Rest in Peace, Sanjay Gadhvi.” </p><p>In a post on Instagram, Abhishek Bachchan, shared Gadhvi’s photo and said: “I took this photo of Sanjay whilst we were filming the climax of <em>Dhoom 2</em> in South Africa. We made 2 films together - <em>Dhoom</em> and <em>Dhoom 2</em>. 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 dreams that I would have to write a post like this. I’m shocked beyond belief. You had faith in me, even when I didn’t. You gave me my first ever hit!!! I can never ever forget that or be able to express what it meant to me. I will cherish your friendship always. Rest in peace my brother.</p><p>Sanjay Gadhvi was the son of Manubhai Gadhvi, a prominent figure in Gujarati folk literature.</p>
<p>Mumbai: Prominent Bollywood director and writer Sanjay Gadhvi - who directed action thrillers <em>Dhoom</em> and its sequel <em>Dhoom 2</em> - passed away in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. He was 57.</p><p>“The magic he created on screen will be cherished forever. May his soul rest in peace…Sanjay Gadhvi,” Yash Raj Films said. </p><p>He made his directorial debut with <em>Tere Liye</em> (2000) but the film did not do well at the box office. </p><p>His first film with Yash Raj Films was <em>Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai</em> (2002) - starring Uday Chopra, Tulip Joshi, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Bipasha Basu.</p>.<p>He first gained attention when he directed the action thriller <em>Dhoom</em> (2004) starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra, Esha Deol, and Rimi Sen.</p><p>Then came <em>Dhoom 2: Back in Action</em> (2006) starring Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu, and Uday Chopra. </p><p>Actor John Abraham wrote on X: “Remember the times I spent with you on the film closest to my heart - <em>Dhoom</em>. May the angels always ride with you. Rest in Peace, Sanjay Gadhvi.” </p><p>In a post on Instagram, Abhishek Bachchan, shared Gadhvi’s photo and said: “I took this photo of Sanjay whilst we were filming the climax of <em>Dhoom 2</em> in South Africa. We made 2 films together - <em>Dhoom</em> and <em>Dhoom 2</em>. 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 dreams that I would have to write a post like this. I’m shocked beyond belief. You had faith in me, even when I didn’t. You gave me my first ever hit!!! I can never ever forget that or be able to express what it meant to me. I will cherish your friendship always. Rest in peace my brother.</p><p>Sanjay Gadhvi was the son of Manubhai Gadhvi, a prominent figure in Gujarati folk literature.</p>