In the fall of 1993, a man arrived in Bombay from Jammu, carrying both displacement and a quiet resolve in his heart . Dr. Sanjay Dhar , a person with a steely and velvet heart , found himself in LTMGH , Sion Hospital—among India’s finest trauma centre , which became the crucible of his professional life. While working alongside stalwarts such as N. S. Laud, V. T. Ingalhalikar, Joy Patankar, Ajay Puri, Ram Chaddha, and Arvind Goregaonkar was an experience and privilege that shaped his foundations. A dream come true for someone displaced by the violent turmoil in Kashmir.

During these formative years, his bond with the Bombay Orthopaedic Society took root and steadily grew. Elected to the Executive Committee in 2001, he discovered BOS as a space defined by academic integrity and collegial inclusiveness. He was an active participant in various clinical meetings and courses of BOS.

Dr. Dhar organised WIROC 2003, amid personal loss, which became a turning point in his journey with the society. From that moment emerged the Veteran Surgeons Forum, now an enduring WIROC tradition.

As Secretary and later President, his efforts have centred on strengthening academics and nurturing young talent. During his Secretaryship initiatives such as postgraduate programs, the Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics showcased his burning desire to provide impetus to the growth of the society . During his Presidentship he introduced new programs like Rising Star, and Student of the Year to recognize and inspire young talents.

With gratitude for its legacy, he remains committed to BOS and to the generations it continues to inspire. He is confident that BOS will continue to flourish and maintain its place in exploring new frontiers in orthopaedic education and advocacy.