In a heartbreaking incident, Jalaj Dheer, the 18-year-old son of film director Ashwin Dheer, tragically lost his life in a high-speed car accident in Mumbai's Vile Parle area. Ashwin Dheer is known for directing popular films like Son of Sardar, Crazy 4, and Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge.
Jalaj was out for a late-night drive with three friends when the speeding car, driven by an intoxicated friend, lost control and collided with a road divider. Both Jalaj and another friend succumbed to their injuries, while two others survived with minor injuries. The Mumbai Police have arrested the driver, Sahil Mendha, for reckless and drunk driving.
A Late-Night Drive Turned Fatal
Reports indicate that on the night of November 22, Jalaj had invited friends over to his Gurugram home to play video games. The group included Sahil Mendha, Sarth Kaushik, and Jaden Jimmy, all 18 years old. After a few hours of gaming, they decided to go for a drive at around 3:30 am. Tragically, the drive took a fatal turn when Sahil, who was heavily intoxicated, took the wheel and sped through the Western Express Highway at dangerously high speeds.
While navigating the highway near Vile Parle, Sahil suddenly attempted to change lanes, causing the car to crash into the divider. The impact left Jalaj and Sarth, who were seated in the back, gravely injured. They were rushed to a hospital in Jogeshwari East before Jalaj was transferred to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital due to the severity of his condition. Despite efforts by doctors, both Jalaj and Sarth were declared dead. Sahil and Jaden, who were seated in the front, escaped with minor injuries.
Drunk Driving and Speeding to Blame
According to Jaden’s statement to the police, Sahil had been drinking heavily before the group embarked on the drive. Sahil reportedly joined them at Jalaj's house at around 11 pm, already under the influence. After playing video games, the group left for a drive, initially with Jaden behind the wheel. However, Sahil later took over the driving and was reportedly speeding at 120-150 kmph. The excessive speed, combined with his impaired judgment due to alcohol, led to the catastrophic accident. Jaden’s testimony played a key role in Sahil’s arrest.
Ashwin Dheer: A Renowned Director in Shock
Ashwin Dheer, who has directed hit films such as Son of Sardar featuring Ajay Devgn and Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge, is also a prominent name in Indian television. His work includes popular TV shows like Lapataganj, Chidiyaghar, Neeli Chhatri Wale, and Khatmal-e-Ishq. The untimely demise of his son has left the family and industry in deep mourning.
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