Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies in Mumbai after sustaining head injury
The director of Kaante and Shootout at Lokhandwala passed away at his home, according to filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta died at his home in Mumbai between Friday night and Saturday morning, according to reports from Deccan Chronicle and Hindustan Times. Gupta, known for directing crime dramas such as Kaante and Shootout at Lokhandwala, sustained a head injury.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news on social media, stating that Gupta passed away due to a head injury at home. Hanif Chunawala, a close friend, said Gupta fell in the kitchen the previous night and sustained the 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, according to the Hindustan Times.
Gupta's career included directing films such as Zinda, Kaabil, and Shootout at Wadala. He also directed Aatish: Feel the Fire in 1994 and worked on films like Ram Shastra, Khauff, and Jung.
His last directorial venture was The Miranda Brothers, which featured Harshvardhan Rane and Meezaan Jafri. He was survived by his wife, Anu Lekhi.