Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, best known for films such as “Kaante”, “Shootout at Lokhandwala” and “Kaabil”, passed away at his residence after he slipped and hit his head, his director friend Milap Zaveri said. He was 59.
“It is true that he passed away. He fell and hit his head,” Zaveri, who is one of Gupta’s closest friends, told PTI.
Versova police have filed an accidental death report (ADR) in the case.
“Based on the primary information we have registered an accidental death report (ADR) have been registered, he used to stay in a bungalow in Ram Nagar locality, nothing suspicious has been found,” Senior Police Inspector (SPI) Deepshikha Ware of Versova police station said.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit was among those who condoled Gupta’s death.
“It’s really shocking and sad. Just got the news that our dear friend and ace director Sanjay Gupta is no more. He passed due to a head injury at home. Another talent gone too soon.
“He was a wonderful narrator, full of life persona & a passionate filmmaker. A great loss to our industry. Will miss you my friend. Condolences to his family & dear ones. Om Shanti,” Pandit posted on Instagram.
Gupta made his directorial debut with “Aatish: Feel the Fire” (1994), starring Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Pancholi and Raveena Tandon.
In the industry, he was known for his crime dramas, gangster films and stylised action thrillers. His films often explored Mumbai’s underworld, crime and revenge.
His best-known works include “Kaante” (2002), featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt, “Musafir” (2004), “Shootout at Lokhandwala” (2007), which he produced and co-wrote, and “Shootout at Wadala” (2013). He frequently collaborated with Dutt and John Abraham.
“Kaante”, a heist drama inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs”, developed a cult following after its release.
His other directorial ventures included “Zinda” (2006), “Jazbaa” (2015), “Kaabil” (2017), starring Hrithik Roshan, and “Mumbai Saga” (2021), featuring Abraham and Emraan Hashmi.
Through his production banner White Feather Films, he also backed films such as “Dus Kahaniyaan” (2007).
