Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/09/1959
Age66 years
BirthplaceDelvada, Gujarat

Latest News about Sanjay Goradia

01/01/2025

Sanjay Goradia remained active in Gujarati cinema with the release of "Maharani" in 2025. The film is listed among his recent screen credits, alongside his earlier 2024 Gujarati film "Jhamkudi".

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Bio/Wiki

Sanjay Goradia is an Indian actor, director, and producer.
He has produced more than a hundred Gujarati plays and has acted in several of them.
He is known for his work in Gujarati theatre, television, and films.

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (Semi-Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationGraduate
SchoolLilavati Lalji Dayal High School, Mumbai

Personal Life

Zodiac sign: Virgo
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date7/02/1991

Family

Father(deceased)
MotherJyotsna Goradia (theatre artist)
Siblings
  • 2
  • Paresh (deceased)
  • Himanshu (deceased)
SpouseChanda Goradia
ChildrenAmatya Goradia

Career

Debut
Film (as an actor)Gujarati: Ventilator (2018) as Jayu
Hindi Film DebutRam Lakhan (1989)
TV (as an actor)Shrimaan Shrimati (1994)
TV (as a producer)Madhu Ithe An Chandra Tithe (2011)
Awards
  • 2022: Gujarat Pride Ratna Award by the Speaker of Gujarat Legislative Assembly
  • 2023: Girnar Award from Bruhad Mumbai Gujarati Samaj
Notable Plays
  • Pappu Paas Thayi Gayo
  • Aa Namo Bahu Nade Chhe
  • Chup Raho Khush Raho
  • De Taali Kona Baap Ni Diwali
  • Sunder Be Baydiwalo
  • Bairaono Bahubali
Produced TV Shows
  • Tari Ankhno Afini
  • Aa Family Comedy Che (2014)
  • Kumkum Na Pagla Padya (2015)
  • Shukra Mangal
  • Sukh Mare Angane (Colors Gujarati)
  • Azunahi Chaand Raat Ahe (2012, Zee Marathi)
Produced Hindi Plays
  • Maa Retire Hoti Hai (starring Jaya Bachchan)
  • Pati-Patni aur Mein (starring Shatrughan Sinha)
  • Chupkay Chupkay (starring Zeenat Aman)
  • Lali Leela
Films
  • Ram Lakhan (1989, Hindi)
  • Ishq (1997, Hindi)
  • Chhichhore (2019, Hindi)
  • Jhamkudi (2024, Gujarati)
  • Maharani (2025, Gujarati)
  • Baap No Bagicho (Gujarati)
  • Vaahlam Jaao Ne (Gujarati)

Style Quotient

Car CollectionScorpio

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sanjaygoradia_official/
Cameohttps://www.cameo.com/sanjaygoradia

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sanjay Goradia is an Indian actor, director, and producer known for over a hundred Gujarati plays.
2. Born in Gujarat, he later moved to Mumbai as a child where he lived in difficult conditions.
3. Family struggles influenced Sanjayโ€™s childhood as his parents fought daily due to his father's addictions.
4. Facing hardships, Sanjay experienced the loss of his sister and brother at a young age.
5. After his father's stroke, Sanjay and his family were supported by an Ayurveda shop owned by his uncle.
6. Growing up, he witnessed his younger brother's descent into alcohol addiction. He began working at a medical store.
7. Starting in theatre in 1979, Sanjay's first hit play was "Maa Retire Hoti Hai" in 1999.
8. Success allowed him to purchase a house and start a family.
9. Despite his success, family issues persisted as he endeavoured to support his relatives.
10. Through hard work, he progressed from backstage roles to become a successful producer.
11. In acting, he collaborated with notable actors in Gujarati plays, such as "Aa Family Fantastic Chhe."
12. Sanjay also ventured into directing Gujarati plays, including "Baa Retire Thai Chhe" and "Chup Raho Khush Raho."
13. In addition to Gujarati productions, he produced successful Hindi plays like "Pati, Patni Aur Mein."
14. Sanjay has a diverse acting career, featuring appearances in Hindi TV shows and films alongside renowned actors.
15. Apart from Hindi roles, he has also been part of Gujarati films, such as "Baap No Bagicho" and "Vaahlam Jaao Ne."
16. He has worked with Bollywood stars like Shatrughan Sinha and Jaya Bachchan in various plays.
17. After directing 25 plays, Sanjay admitted feeling a sense of boredom and sought new challenges.
18. A failed Gujarati play prompted the launch of Sanjay Goradia Productions.
19. Sanjay shared sacrifices made for his acting career, including avoiding cold water and refining his speech.
20. Several of his plays are available on OTT platforms, showcasing his diverse portfolio.
21. He started his theatre career backstage in 1979 for the play Pagla Ghoda directed by Latesh Shah.
22. One of his early plays, Fatehchand Nun Phulekun, flopped, after which he launched Sanjay Goradia Productions.
23. Sanjay pioneered shooting and recording his Gujarati plays on DVDs and selling their rights.
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