Sanjay Goradia Age, Wiki and Bio

Sanjay Goradia

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/09/1959
Age65 years
BirthplaceDelvada, Gujarat

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (Semi-Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationGraduate

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date7/02/1991

Family

FatherNot Known (deceased)
MotherJyotsna Goradia (theatre artist)
Siblings
Brother(s)2
Brothers Names
  • Paresh (deceased)
  • Himanshu (deceased)
SpouseChanda Goradia
Children
SonAmatya Goradia
DaughterNone

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

Style Quotient

Car CollectionScorpio

Some Lesser Known Facts

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