Bollywood woke up to sad news today. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, the director behind Kaante and Kaabil, has died after a fall at his home in Mumbai. His last rites will be held today, October 31, at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle.
Sanjay Gupta Funeral Details
- Date: Saturday, October 31
- Place: Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle, Mumbai
Producer Ashoke Pandit shared the family’s message on Instagram. It read: “We regret to inform you of the sad demise of our beloved Sanjay Gupta.” The family also asked people to join them, saying, “We request your presence and prayers as we bid final farewell.”
Many film industry members have already reached his home to meet the family. Reports name Fardeen Khan, Rakesh Roshan and Ronit Roy among them. More people from the industry are expected at the crematorium.
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What Happened to Sanjay Gupta?
According to reports, Gupta slipped at his home on Friday night. He suffered a serious head injury and did not survive. Ashoke Pandit, a close friend, told Outlook: “I just spoke to his brother-in-law also, so he probably slipped at home and had a fatal head injury. He bled very profusely and expired.” He added, “It was not an age to go.”
Mumbai Police said the matter came to light early on Saturday morning. Versova Police have registered an Accidental Death Report and are looking into it. Police have said that no foul play has been found so far.
Bollywood Pays Tribute
Tributes have poured in from across the industry.
Sanjay Dutt, who worked with Gupta for over 30 years, wrote on X: “We have shared so much together, so many memories and so many years of friendship. You have always been family to me, and that will never change.” He also made a promise about the sequel Gupta dreamed of: “I will make Kaante 2 your dream, in memory of you my brother.”
Hansal Mehta called Gupta “My only boss in the film industry, perhaps. But more than that, a dear friend.” He added: “My first and only Rolex came from him. Today it’s the one memory of him I carry on my wrist, and I don’t think I’ll ever take it off.”
Neil Nitin Mukesh wrote that Gupta was “a powerhouse filmmaker we all loved and respected. Gone far too soon.”
Tusshar Kapoor said: “Life is so unpredictable, though this man was a lesson learned in living life to the fullest!”
Kunal Kohli, Dia Mirza, Madhur Bhandarkar and lyricist Manoj Muntashir also shared emotional posts.
Sanjay Gupta’s Film Career
Gupta started his journey as a director with Aatish: Feel the Fire in 1994, with Sanjay Dutt in the lead. He became known for stylish action and crime thrillers with a dark, neo-noir look.
His best-known films include:
- Kaante (2002)
- Shootout at Wadala (2013)
- Kaabil (2017)
- Jazbaa, Zinda and Mumbai Saga
He also produced Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), which was directed by Apoorva Lakhia. His work shaped a big part of commercial Hindi cinema over the years.
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