Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies at his Mumbai residence
Director Sanjay Gupta passed away after reportedly slipping and hitting his head at home, according to his friend Milap Zaveri.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for directing crime dramas and action thrillers, passed away at his residence, according to reports from The Times of India, The Federal and The New Indian Express.
Director Milap Zaveri, a close friend of Gupta, told PTI that the filmmaker passed away after he slipped and hit his head. Ashoke Pandit also posted on Instagram that Gupta passed due to a head injury at home.
Gupta's directorial career began in 1994 with the action drama Aatish: Feel the Fire. He was also known for directing the heist thriller Kaante in 2002, which he also produced.
His filmography includes several works focused on the Mumbai underworld, such as Musafir, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Shootout at Wadala. Other notable films include Kaabil, Jazbaa, Zinda and Mumbai Saga.
Kamaal Khan expressed his grief on X, stating that he could not believe Gupta had left and noted that they spoke about films and Bollywood almost every second day.