Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies at 59 in Mumbai
The director of Kaante and Kaabil passed away at his residence following a head injury.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta died at his Mumbai residence between Friday night and Saturday morning, according to reports by Hindustan Times. He was 59 years old.
Director Milap Zaveri told PTI that Gupta passed away after he fell and hit his head. Filmmaker and FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit also confirmed the death on social media, stating the cause was a head injury.
An Accidental Death Report has been registered at the Versova Police Station, and an investigation is underway. Police sources stated that no foul play is suspected so far.
Gupta was known for directing action-thriller and crime films including Kaante, Zinda, and Shootout at Lokhandwala. His film Kaabil earned ₹208 crore worldwide and was his highest-grosser.
Industry members including trade analyst Taran Adarsh and filmmaker Kunal Kohli expressed their shock on social media. Gupta's final directorial work was the 2024 sports drama The Miranda Brothers, which released on JioCinema.