Sanjay Gupta, the Hindi filmmaker known for Kaante and Kaabil, has died at his Mumbai home. Police are investigating a suspected accidental fall. His career began with Aatish in 1994 and extended through crime thrillers, action films and production work at White Feather Films. Collaborators including Sanjay Dutt paid tribute.
Hindi film director Sanjay Gupta died at his home in Mumbai, India, on 30 October.[1], [2]
His friend and collaborator Milap Zaveri confirmed the death to the Press Trust of India.[1]
Versova police registered an accidental death report and said they suspected that Gupta had slipped and fallen in the kitchen. Police said his family had raised no suspicion; the circumstances remain under investigation.[2]
Gupta made his directing debut with Aatish: Feel the Fire in 1994, working with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Pancholi. His later films included Ram Shastra, Jung and Khauff. The collaboration with Dutt extended across ten films, including productions. For the Los Angeles heist film Kaante in 2002, Gupta brought together an ensemble including Amitabh Bachchan, Dutt, Suniel Shetty and Mahesh Manjrekar. Kaante earned him a Filmfare nomination for best director.[1]
Through White Feather Films, Gupta’s production credits include Shootout at Lokhandwala and Acid Factory. His later directing work included Jazbaa, Kaabil and Mumbai Saga. In Kaabil, Hrithik Roshan played a visually impaired man seeking revenge, with Rakesh Roshan producing. Following the death, Dutt recalled their years of friendship and work, while director Kunal Kohli remembered a recent conversation and their service on an awards jury. Gupta is survived by his wife and two children.[1]
