Sanjay Goradia is an Indian actor, director and producer. He has produced more than hundred Gujarati plays and acted in quarter of them. He has acted in several Hindi and Gujarati films and has produced television shows.

Sanjay Goradia
Sanjay Goradia in 2022
Born (1959-09-17) 17 September 1959 (age 65)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer
SpouseChandrabhaga Goradia
Children1

Biography

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Sanjay Goradia started his theatre career on backstage in 1979 for Pagla Ghoda, a play directed by Latesh Shah.[1]

Some of his well known plays include Pappu Paas Thayi Gayo, Aa Namo Bahu Nade Chhe, Chup Raho Khush Raho, De Taali Kona Baap Ni Diwali, Sunder Be Baydiwalo and Bairaono Bahubali.[2][3] He produced several Hindi plays including Maa Retire Hoti Hai starring Jaya Bachchan,[4] Pati-Patni aur Mein starring Shatrughan Sinha,[5][6] Chupkay Chupkay starring Zeenat Aman[7] and Lali Leela.[8]

He produced several Gujarati television shows including Tari Ankhno Afini, Aa Family Comedy Che (2014),[citation needed] Kumkum Na Pagla Padya (2015), Shukra Mangal[2][9] and Sukh Mare Angane which were aired on for Colors Gujarati as well as Marathi television shows Madhu Ithe An Chandra Tithe (2011) and Azunahi Chaand Raat Ahe (2012) on Zee Marathi.[citation needed]

Theatre

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Year Play Language Actor Director Producer Writer/Adaptation Notes
Apnu To Bhai Avun Gujarati Yes
Pagla Ghoda Hindi Yes
Tofani Tapudo Gujarati Yes
Bharat Hamari Mata Baap Hamara Hijda Yes
Chal Mere Kaddu Thummak Thum Yes
Chor Chor Pakdo Pakdo Gujarati Yes
Chhel Ane Chhabo Gujarati Yes Yes
Chitkar Gujarati Yes
Himkavach Gujarati Yes
Kanch Na Sambandh Gujarati Yes
Devki Gujarati Yes
Ankh Minchi Ne Bolo Jaihind Gujarati Yes
Sangath Gujarati Yes
Bairi Sher Saali Sava Sher Gujarati Yes
Fatehchand Nun Phulekun Gujarati Yes
Satodio Harshad Gujarati Yes
Prit Piyu Ne Paneter Gujarati Yes
Bhai Gujarati Yes
Aabhas Gujarati Yes
Hands Up Yes
Baa Retire Thai Chhe Gujarati Yes Yes [10][1]
1994 Karo Kanku Na Gujarati Yes Yes [11]
Chakraverty Gujarati Yes
1994 Jama Udhaar Gujarati Yes Yes [11]
Carry on Professor Yes
1995 Ekko Raja Rani Gujarati Yes Yes [11]
1996 Derani Jethani Gujarati Yes Yes [1][11]
Sharda Gujarati Yes [11]
A Guide to the Married Man Yes
Pati Yane Patangiyun Gujarati Yes
1998 Mr.Adhikari Gujarati Yes Yes [1][11]
Shukan Sava Rupiyo Gujarati Yes Yes Yes Yes [11]
Koi Dil Khele Koi Daav Gujarati Yes [11]
1999 Maa Retire Hoti Hai Hindi Yes [11]
2000 Dr.Mukta Yes Yes [1][11]
2001 Jalsa Karo Jayantilal Gujarati Yes [1]
2001 Pati,-Patni Aur Mein Hindi Yes [6][11]
2002 Shodh Pratishodh Gujarati Yes [11]
2002 Chhanu Ne Chhapnu Kai Thai Nai Gujarati Yes [11]
2002 Ame Lai Gaya Tame Rahi Gaya Gujarati Yes [12]
Mrs.Manjula Marfatia, B.A. with Gujarati Gujarati Yes [11]
Masala Mami Gujarati Yes [11]
2003 Chupkay Chupkay Hindi Yes [11]
Chal Chandu Parni Jayae Gujarati Yes
Life Partner Gujarati Yes
Pallavi Bani Parvati Gujarati Yes
2005 Lali Lila Gujarati Yes [13]
Hum Le Gaye Tum Rahe Gaye Hindi Yes [14]
Parani Ne Pastayaa Gujarati Yes
Chokat Rani Chaar Gulam Gujarati Yes
Chagan Magan Tara Chhapre Lagan Gujarati Yes [15]
Tako Mundo Taon Taon Gujarati Yes Yes
2006 Ba Ae Mari Boundary Gujarati Yes [8]
Mummy Vees Ni Dikri Chalis Ni Gujarati Yes [8]
Jadoo Teri Nazar Gujarati Yes [8]
Pappu Pass Thai Gayo Gujarati Yes Yes [8]
Lali Lila Hindi Yes [8]
2007 Chhel Chhabilo Gujarati Gujarati Yes Yes [16][17]
Buddha Ae Mari Sixer Gujarati Yes
Jantar Mantar Gujarati Yes
Parnela Chho To Himmat Rakho Gujarati Yes
Ek Moorakh Ne Evi Tev Gujarati Yes
Prem Karta Puncture Padyu Gujarati Yes
Ba Ne Gher Babo Avyo Gujarati Yes
Chini Mini Gujarati Yes [18]
Miss Ful Gulabi Gujarati Yes
Paranya Toye Punchhadi Vanki Gujarati Yes Yes
Aa Kokila Nu Kaieeenk Karo Gujarati Yes Yes
Bhabhu Retire Thai Chhe Gujarati Yes
Harakhpadudi Hansa Gujarati Yes
Sakhna Re To Sasu Nahin Gujarati Yes
Haath Na Karya Haiye Vagya Gujarati Yes
Aa Family Fantastic Chhe Gujarati Yes Yes
Zero Bani Gayo Hero Gujarati Yes
Bablabhai Ke Babliben Gujarati Yes
Sansaar Ni Semi-Final Gujarati Yes
Sukh Ne Save Karo Dukh Ne Delete Karo Gujarati Yes
Ek Sawario Bijo Bawario Gujarati Yes
Ba Retire Thai Chhe Gujarati Yes
Chup Raho Khush Raho Gujarati Yes Yes
Em Puchhine Thai Nahi Prem Gujarati Yes
Rupiya Ni Rani Ne Dolario Raja Gujarati Yes Yes
Are Vahu Have Thayu Bahu Gujarati Yes
Mari Shun Bhool Gujarati Yes
Five Star Aunty Hello Pakistani Hun Gujarati Gujarati Yes
Aa NaMo Bahu Nade Chhe Gujarati Yes Yes
Garvi Gujratane Rang Rakhyo Gujarati Yes
Damodar Diwano Thayo Gujarati Yes
Maharaj Gujarati Yes
Aa Family Komedy Chhe Gujarati Yes Yes
Parka Toy Potana Gujarati Yes
Pikchur Haji Baki Chhe Dost Gujarati Yes
Jaishree Krishna Darling Gujarati Yes
Mari Wife Marrykom Gujarati Yes Yes
Swajan Re Jhooth Mat Bolo Gujarati Yes
Ek Vaanki Chuki Love Story Gujarati Yes
Ba Tane Kyan Rakhu Gujarati Yes
Kitta Buchcha Gujarati Yes
Ek Anokho Karar Gujarati Yes Yes
Ek Selfie Sajode Gujarati Yes
Adrashyam Gujarati Yes
Ame Darling Ek Bijana Gujarati Yes
Joke Samrat Gujarati Yes Yes
Prem Nu Paytm Gujarati Yes
Ladies Special Gujarati Yes
Apnu Badhu Kaydesar Chhe Gujarati Yes
Mummy Mari Mind Blowing Gujarati Yes
Googli Gujarati Yes
Sunder Be Baydiwalo Gujarati Yes Yes Yes [19]
Buddho Bado Bajigar Chhe Gujarati Yes
Pappa Amara Prime Minister Gujarati Yes
Bhartiben Bhula Padya Gujarati Yes
Tame Ghanu Jeevo Gujarati Yes
Bairaono Bahubali Gujarati Yes Yes Yes
Nokrani Gujarati Yes
Bandh Honth Ni Vaat Gujarati Yes
De Taali Kona Baap Ni Diwali Gujarati Yes Yes Yes

Television

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Television (as a producer)

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  • “Madhu Ithe An Chandra Tithe”
  • “Azunahi Chaand Raat Ahe on Zee Marathi”
  • “Tari ankh No Afini”
  • Aa Family Comedy Che
  • “Kumkum Na Pagla Padya”
  • “Sukh Mare Angane on Colors Gujarati

Television (as an actor)

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Filmography

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Goradia has acted in several Hindi and Gujarati films.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Pal, Jahnavi. "Interview With Sanjay Goradia". MumbaiTheatreGuide. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b "My shows reflect our society: Sanjay Goradia - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  3. ^ "I am able to enjoy some quality time with family due to lockdown : Sanjay Goradia - Times of India". The Times of India. April 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  4. ^ Sanger, Vasundhara (18 November 2006). "ABCL's foray into theatre". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Shatrughan Sinha makes dramatic debut - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 October 2001. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Pati Patni Aur Main". Outlook. 3 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Zeenat Aman to make stage debut - Times of India". The Times of India. 27 July 2002. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "how did ab corp and sanjay goradia productions become partners | એબી કૉર્પ અને સંજય ગોરડિયા પ્રોડક્શન્સ કેવી રીતે પાર્ટનર બન્યાં?". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 14 March 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Two daily soaps to air from Monday on Colors Gujarati - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  10. ^ "Baa Retire Thaay Che Gujarati Play/Drama". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Vibhakar, Devang (17 September 2010). "Interview of theatre artist Sanjay Goradia". SpeakBindas. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  12. ^ "Gujarati play 'AmeLai Gaya, Tame Rahi Gaya' completes 300 shows". India Today. 14 June 2004.
  13. ^ "Take a bow!". The Times of India. 24 August 2005.
  14. ^ "Hum Le Gaye Tum Rahe Gaye". Mumbai Theatre Guide.
  15. ^ "Chagan Magan Tara Chapre Lagan". Mumbai Theatre Guide.
  16. ^ "and by this sanjay goradia became kakaji | ...અને ફાઇનલી હું બન્યો કાકાજી". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 11 April 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  17. ^ "Chel Chabilo Gujarati". Mumbai Theatre Guide.
  18. ^ "Gujarati plays lift veil off IVF, surrogacy". The Times of India. 1 August 2009.
  19. ^ "'Sunder Be Baaydiwalo' will be staged this weekend - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  20. ^ "'Hello Sanjay!'". The Times of India. 5 August 2007. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  21. ^ a b c d e Joshi, Gaurang (28 August 2019). "'છેલછબીલા ગુજરાતી' સંજય ગોરડિયાનું બ્રિટિશ પાર્લામેન્ટમાં થશે સન્માન". I am Gujarat (in Gujarati). Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  22. ^ "Baap No Bagicho Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos", The Times of India, retrieved 5 May 2023
  23. ^ "Vaahlam Jaao Ne", The Times of India, retrieved 13 September 2022
  24. ^ "31st December". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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