Mumbai, Oct 31: Prominent film director Sanjay Gupta, widely celebrated for crafting hit action thrillers and underworld dramas, passed away on Friday at his residence at the age of 59. The veteran director sustained a fatal head injury after accidentally slipping inside his home, sending waves of grief across the Hindi film industry.
Film director Milap Zaveri confirmed the sudden demise of his close associate, describing the loss as a major shock. Following the incident, Versova Police registered an Accidental Death Report. Senior Police Inspector Deepshikha Ware affirmed that preliminary inquiries into the incident at the director’s Ram Nagar residence revealed no suspicious circumstances.
Tributes poured in from across the cinematic community, with prominent figures expressing deep sorrow over the loss. Filmmaker Ashok Pandit declared that the industry has lost a passionate storyteller and warm-hearted individual whose departure marks an irreparable void in Hindi cinema.
Sanjay Gupta began his directorial journey in 1994 with the action drama ‘Aatish: Feel the Fire’ and went on to carve a distinct niche with blockbusters such as ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, and ‘Kaabil’. Over a career spanning three decades, he frequently collaborated with leading actors, leaving a lasting imprint on the action-thriller genre.
