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In a shocking turn of events, Ashwni Dhir’s son Jalaj Dhir is no more. The star kid passed away due to a tragic car tragedy. For those unaware, Ashwni Dhir is an iconic Bollywood director known for directing hit films like Son of Sardaar, Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge, and U, Me, aur Hum. Before this heart-wrenching incident, the director was supposed to travel with his son Jalaj to IFFI Goa for his upcoming movie venture Hisaab Barabar which starred ace actor R Madhavan in a leading role.
Ashwni Dhir’s son Jalaj no more:
This year has been full of shocking and tragic departures of eminent people like Ratan Tata, Dr. P. Venugopal, Uma Dasgupta, Vikas Sethi, Dolly Sohi, and Liam Payne, among others. Joining this list of tragic deaths that have shaken the industry and people is ace Bollywood filmmaker Ashwni Dhir’s young son Jalaj Dhir. As per reports from several media outlets across the internet, Ashwni Dhir’s son Jalaj Dhir is no more. The star kid has passed away in an unexpected car accident. He was 18 years old.
Ashwni Dhir’s son Jalaj’s car accident details:
The reports reveal how Ashwni’s son Jalaj was in a car with three other friends of his at the moment of the unexpected and fatal accident. However, the car was being driven by Jalaj’s friend Sahil at an alarming speed of 120-150 mph. While driving the car, Sahil was badly under the influence of alcohol.
But, when the car suddenly reached Sahara Hotel, Jalaj’s friend Sahil got puzzled about whether to take the flyover to go to Goregaon or to take the Service road. After this confusion, the car hit the division between the service road and Vile Parle bridge, resulting in Ashwni Dhir’s son Jalaj’s painful demise. The reports also reveal that the car was being driven by Jalaj’s friend Sahil, who was probably under the influence of alcohol.
Meanwhile, apart from the deceased Jalaj, even his friend Sarthak Kaushik is no more. Besides, Jalaj’s other two friends were saved with minor injuries.
About ace filmmaker Ashwni Dhir:
Ashwni Dhir is a filmmaker, scriptwriter, and also a producer. He started his career in the television industry and has given audiences some iconic and brilliant comedy-family shows like Gharwali Uparwali, Lapataganj, Chidiyaghar, and Office Office on Sab TV.
Besides, Ashwni then transcended his career from being a director, writer, and producer for television shows and slowly paved his way into the Bollywood film industry as a director. His smash-hit and successful comedy films in B-town as a director include Son Of Sardaar, U, Me Aur Hum, and Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge.
