Sanjay Goradia is an Indian actor, director and producer who has produced and appeared in more than a hundred Gujarati dramas. He has also acted in several Hindi and Gujarati films and has produced many television shows (Hindi and Gujarati).
Wiki/Biography
Sanjay Goradia was born on Thursday, September 17, 1959, in Delwada, Gujarat (age 64; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Virgo. He attended Lilavati Lalji Dayal High School in Mumbai. He is a graduate. Sanjay was born in Gujarat but moved to Mumbai as a child. He lives in a cabin on the farm. His father was addicted to tobacco and alcohol and would fight every day, which had a great impact on Sanjay. His tuition fees were sometimes not paid on time and his uniform was never clean. Sanjay faced many difficulties since his childhood. He mentioned in an interview that he had a sister who died when she was two years old. His brother Paresh also died when he was 16 or 17 years old. When Sanjay was only 18, his father suffered a stroke. After his father passed away, they managed their expenses through the family-owned Ayurveda store. It is located on the main road below Lalbagh Jam Factory. Sanjay’s uncle Ramesh looks after the shop and helps with their expenses. While life was difficult at home, his youngest brother began drinking heavily. He often asked his mother for money. After learning about the situation at home, he started working in a pharmacy. In 1979, he started acting and sending money to his family. He wanted to act, but due to financial conditions and lack of connections in the industry, he started working in the background. He didn’t seriously pursue acting because he thought good-looking people struggled, so he might not stand a chance.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′9″
Hair color: black (semi-bald)
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Sanjay’s mother, Jyotsna Goradia, is a theater artist.
Sanjay Goradia and his mother
He had a sister who died when she was 2 years old. He had two younger brothers, Paresh, who died at the age of 17 or 18, and Himanshu, who also died of alcoholism.
wife and children
Sanjay married Chanda Goradia on February 7, 1991.
Sanjay Goradia and his wife
They have one son, Amatya Goradia.
Sanjay Goradia and his son
Profession
Sanjay’s theater journey began in 1979 when he worked behind the scenes for the play “Pagla Ghoda” directed by Latesh Shah and performed at Elphinstone College. Sanjay remained committed to behind-the-scenes work and was promoted from production manager to producer. He used to play small roles in some plays and when he found financial support, he started producing plays. Thereafter, he had the opportunity to serve as Shafi Inandar’s assistant. They teamed up to create many Gujarati dramas.
producer
gujarati
Sanjay produced his first play Chhel and Chhabo. He has produced the Gujarati dramas Pati Yane Patangiyun, Chhanu Ne Chhapnu Kai Thai Nai (2002), Chokat Rani Chaar Gulam, Mummy Vees Ni Dikri Chalis Ni (2006) and Rupiya Ni Rani Ne Dolario Raja. He made his acting debut by producing the television show Madhu Ithe An Chandra Tithe (2011).
Poster of TV show “Madhu Ithe An Chandra Tithe”
He has produced the Gujarati TV shows Azunahi Cha and Raat Ahe, Tari ankh No Afini, Aa Family Comedy Che, Kumkum Na Pagla Padya and Colors Gujarati’s Sukh Mare Angane.
Hindi
He produced the Hindi dramas Maa Retire Hoti Hai (1999), Pati,-Patni Aur Mein (2001), Chupkay Chupkay (2003), Hum Le Gaye Tum Rahe Gaye and Lali Lila”.
director
gujarati
He directed the Gujarati dramas “Baa Retire Thai Chhe”, “Shukan Sava Rupiyo” (1998), “Tako Mundo Taon Taon”, “Paranya Toye Punchhadi Vanki”, “Chup Raho Khush Raho” and “De Taali Kona Baap” Ni Diwali”.
actor
gujarati
At the age of 45, he started acting and participated in the drama “Chagan Magan Tara Chhapre Lagan”. After working as a producer of the play “Chhel and Chhabo”, he acted in the iconic play “Chitkar” which was a hit at the time. He appeared in other Gujarati dramas including Bharat Hamari Mata Baap Hamara Hijda, Ankh Minchi Ne Bolo Jaihind, Ame Lai Gaya Tame Rahi Gaya, Chal Chandu Parni Jayae, Karo Kanku Na (1994) and Rupiya Ni Rani Ne Dolario Raja .
Sanjay Goradia in the drama Karo Kanku Na (1994)
He made his acting debut with the TV series Shrimaan Shrimati (1994).
Poster of TV show “Shrimaan Shrimati”
His Hindi television shows include Naya Nukkad (1986), Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh (1994), Teri Bi Chup Meri Bi Chup (1995), Hum Paanch (1995), Thodi Khushi Thode Gham (2006), Filmi Chakker ( 2019). He made his acting debut in the Gujarati film Ventilator (2018), playing the role of Jayu.
Sanjay Goradia in the Gujarati film Ventilator (2018)
He can be seen in the Gujarati films Baap No Bagicho (2022), Kehvatlal Parivar (2022) and Vaahlam Jaao Ne (2022).
Hindi
In 1989, he made his film debut with the film “Ram Lakhan”.
Sanjay Garodia in the Hindi film “Ram Lakhan” (1989)
His Hindi films include Rangeela (1995), Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996), Kachche Dhaage (1999), Made In China (2019) and Chhichhore (2019).
Sanjay Goradia in the movie “Chhichhore” (2019)
writer
He wrote two Gujarati dramas “Shukan Sava Rupiyo” (1998) and “Tako Mundo Taon Taon”.
Awards
- 2022: Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly conferred Ratna Award for Pride of Gujarat
Sanjay Goradia honored with Gujarat Pride Ratna Award
- 2023: Girnar Award by Bruhad Mumbai Gujarati Samaj
Sanjay Goradia poses with Jinar Awards
car collection
He has a Scorpio.
Sanjay Goradia poses with his Scorpio
Facts/Trivia
- Sanjay follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Sanjay Goradia eats prawn curry
- His first successful Hindi drama was Maa Retire Hoti Hai in 1999, which brought him a lot of fame. After this blow, he bought a house and soon married the first girl he met. When his son was born, he bought a new house in Lokhandwala. He invited his mother to live with them, but she insisted that he take his younger brother with him. Sanjay hesitates to take his addicted brother with him.
- He mentioned in interviews that whenever he sent money home, his brother would take it and force his father to ask for more money.
- When Sanjay was making his first Gujarati drama, Chhel and Chhabo, he wanted Dilip Joshi to join the cast, but Dilip was busy at the time. After waiting for some time without finding any other actor, director Ratesh Shah proposed Sanjay himself to play the role. Sanjay initially refused, but eventually agreed to star in the show as a suitable replacement could not be found.
- He has acted in plays with famous Bollywood actors like Shatrughan Sinha, Jaya Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Sharman Joshi and Javed Jaffrey.
Old photos of Sanjay Goradia and Jaya Bachchan
- He mentioned in an interview that after directing 25 plays, he began to feel bored.
- When he acted in the Gujarati drama “Fatechhand Nun Phulekun”, he didn’t attract much attention. After the show failed, he founded Sanjay Goradia Productions.
- Sanjay was one of the producers who began filming and recording plays on DVD. He also began selling the rights to the recordings.
- He mentioned in an interview that he made some sacrifices in order to become an actor. To keep his voice clear, he avoided drinking cold water and thought a lot before speaking.
- He said in an interview that 19 of his plays are available on OTT platforms.
- He often posts photos of himself drinking on social media.
Sanjay Goradia drinks beer
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