Bollywood is mourning the loss of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta. Now his close friend Sanjay Dutt has made a big promise. He says he will make Kaante 2 for his late friend.
What Happened?
Sanjay Gupta, the director of Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Kaabil, passed away on the night of 30 October. As per reports, he slipped in the bathroom of his Mumbai home and suffered a head injury. His family was reportedly at home but did not know about the fall at that time.
The news shocked the film industry. Many celebrities shared their sadness on social media.
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Sanjay Dutt’s Emotional Note
Sanjay Dutt shared a set of old pictures with Gupta and wrote a heartfelt message. He began by calling him “Gupts, my brother.”
He also wrote: “I will miss you, our conversations and all the times we spent together.”
Then came the promise that fans are talking about: “We were just discussing Kante 2 recently, I will make Kaante 2 your dream, in memory of you my brother, I will do everything for this dream of yours to come true, love you forever and always. May God bless your soul.”
One photo is a throwback from a celebration. In it, Dutt feeds cake to Gupta, and Amitabh Bachchan stands next to them.
A Friendship of Many Years
Sanjay Dutt and Sanjay Gupta worked together on many films. These include Aatish: Feel the Fire, Jung, Khauff, Kaante, Plan, Musafir, Zinda and Shootout at Lokhandwala.
Why Kaante Matters
Kaante came out in 2002. It is a heist thriller about six men who rob a bank in Los Angeles. The film is inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. It starred Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Lucky Ali and Kumar Gaurav. Many fans still call it a cult favourite.
Other Stars Pay Tribute
Singer Mika Singh also remembered Gupta. He said the filmmaker gave him his first break in Bollywood. Actor Harshvardhan Rane was among the others who shared their grief.
What Happens Next?
There is no official announcement yet about the cast, team or release date of Kaante 2. For now, Sanjay Dutt has only made a personal promise.
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