Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, celebrated for directing gritty crime dramas like ‘Kaante’ and ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, passed away on Saturday at the age of 57 in Mumbai.
The news of his sudden demise sent shockwaves through the Hindi film industry.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed that Gupta succumbed to a head injury sustained at his residence. According to close friend Hanif Chunawala, Gupta had a fall in his kitchen on Friday night, leading to the fatal injury. “He fell in the kitchen last night and sustained a head injury. Unfortunately, he passed away. We are in shock,” Hanif shared, highlighting the sudden and tragic nature of the incident.
Sanjay Gupta was a prominent voice in Bollywood, known for his distinctive storytelling in action and crime-based films. His filmography includes other notable works such as ‘Shootout at Wadala’, ‘Kaabil’, and more recently, ‘Mumbai Saga’ (2021) starring John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi. His last directorial venture, ‘The Miranda Brothers’, was released in 2024. As a producer, he also backed ‘Visfot’.
Gupta was an active personality on social media, particularly on X, where he frequently shared his insights and opinions on various industry matters. His untimely passing marks a significant loss to Hindi cinema, leaving behind a legacy of impactful and commercially successful thrillers.