Ajay Devgan starrer 'Son of Sardar' and 'Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge' director Ashwani Dheer's 18-year-old son Jalaj Dheer died in a major car accident in mumbai on the morning of 23 November. He was in a car with his three friends when their car collided with a divider on the Western Express Highway in Vile Parle. Jalaj's friend Sahil Mendha was reportedly driving drunk, which led to the tragic incident.
Ashwani Dheer's 18-year-old son Jalaj dies
According to news 18's report, Jalaj had gone on a drive from Bandra to Goregaon late at night with his friends. One of them, identified as 18-year-old Sahil Mendha, was driving the car and was reportedly drunk. Mendha lost control of the car near Sahara Star Hotel and the car directly hit the divider between the service road and the bridge towards North. Jalaj and his another friend Sarthak Kaushik (18) died in this tragic accident.
police arrested Sahil Mendha, who was driving the car
Sahil Mendha, who was driving the car, 18 years old, has been arrested after the statement of Jaden jimmy, who was present in the car. police have also sent Mendha's blood sample for alcohol test.
According to jimmy, Mendha had drunk two pegs of vodka at Jalaj's house in Goregaon before the group went on a drive at around 3:30 in the morning. Mendha drove at a high speed of 120-150 km/h and lost control of the car near Sahara Star Hotel, leading to the accident. While Mendha and jimmy suffered minor injuries, Jalaj and Sarthak suffered serious injuries. jimmy took Jalaj to the hospital, but he was later declared dead. Mendha took Sarthak to another hospital, where he was also declared dead. Following the incident, jimmy filed a police complaint, which led to Mendha's arrest.
Who is ashwini Dhir?
ashwini Dhir is a famous film director and screenwriter. He has also written and produced several tv serials. He has directed films like One Two Three, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, Son of Sardar and Guest in london and has produced Zoo.
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