Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has expressed profound sorrow over the recent passing of acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Gupta. Kapoor shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, reflecting on their deep personal and professional connection.
“Deeply saddened and heartbroken by Sanjay’s passing. We shared a special bond, both personally and through the films we worked on together. There was always an understanding between us that I truly cherished,” Kapoor wrote. He further added, “Sanjay had his own unique voice and vision as a filmmaker, and the memories of working with him will always remain close to my heart. Going to miss you, Sanjay. Rest in peace, my friend.”
Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Gupta collaborated on notable films such as ‘Musafir’ and ‘Shootout at Wadala’. Gupta, renowned for his action and crime thrillers like ‘Aatish’, ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, and ‘Mumbai Saga’, passed away on Saturday morning in Mumbai after sustaining a head injury. His last rites were performed the same evening at Pawan Hans Crematorium, attended by numerous film industry personalities including Abhishek Bachchan, Rakesh Roshan, Manoj Bajpayee, and Sanjay Dutt, who shared a long association with Gupta. His final directorial venture was ‘The Miranda Brothers’, released in 2024.