Abhishek Bachchan pays heartfelt tribute to late ‘Dhoom’ director Sanjay Gadhvi: ‘You gave me my first ever hit’ | Hindi Movie News

The untimely demise of renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gadhvi, celebrated for his directorial prowess in iconic movies like ‘Dhoom’ and ‘Dhoom 2’, has left a significant impact on the film industry. Abhishek Bachchan, who shared a close association with the director through these cinematic milestones, recently mourned Gadhvi‘s passing and paid a touching tribute on social media, sharing cherished memories.

Revealing a conversation held just a week before Gadhvi’s demise, Abhishek Bachchan took to Instagram to commemorate the esteemed director. Recalling their time together on the sets of ‘Dhoom’ and ‘Dhoom 2’, Bachchan expressed disbelief over having to pen a tribute for someone he held in high regard.

Accompanying his heartfelt tribute were two previously unseen photographs with Sanjay Gadhvi, one captured during the filming of the climax of ‘Dhoom 2’ in South Africa. Abhishek Bachchan’s touching words had the depth of his emotions, expressing shock and disbelief at the sudden loss. He reminisced about Gadhvi’s unwavering faith in him, even during times of self-doubt, acknowledging the director for giving him his inaugural hit in Bollywood.
In his touching note, Abhishek Bachchan expressed, “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.”
Check out the post here.

Other than ‘Dhoom’ series, Sanjay Gadhvi has also donned the director’s cap for the films ‘Tere Liye’, ‘Kidnap’, and ‘Operation Parindey’