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Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passes away at 57

Sanjay Gupta Bollywood Indian cinema Kaante Shootout at Lokhandwala

Renowned Bollywood director and producer Sanjay Gupta has passed away at the age of 57 following a domestic accident. Reports indicate that Gupta sustained a serious head injury after slipping in his bathroom at his Mumbai residence on the night of October 30.

Gupta was widely recognized for his distinctive style in crime thrillers and action dramas. His notable filmography includes cult classics such as ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘Musafir’, ‘Zinda’, ‘Kaabil’, and ‘Mumbai Saga’. He frequently collaborated with actor Sanjay Dutt, making his directorial debut with ‘Aatish: Feel the Fire’ in 1994.

The Indian film industry has expressed widespread mourning. Actor Sanjay Dutt, a close friend of the filmmaker, shared an emotional tribute on social media, promising to fulfill Gupta’s dream of producing a sequel to ‘Kaante’. Other industry figures, including Abhishek Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, and filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, have also paid their respects.

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Gupta directed the film Kaante. www.aajtak.in
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Sanjay Gupta passed away at the age of 57. www.aajtak.in
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Gupta directed the film Kaabil. www.aajtak.in
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Gupta directed the film Jazbaa. www.aajtak.in
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Gupta directed the film Shootout at Wadala. www.aajtak.in
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Versova police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR). www.aajtak.in
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Police found no signs of conspiracy or foul play in the incident. www.aajtak.in
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Gupta reportedly died after falling in his bathroom. www.aajtak.in

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'शूटआउट एट लोखंडवाला' के निर्माता संजय गुप्ता का निधन, संजय दत्त की फिल्म से किया था निर्देशन डेब्यू [www.agniban.com]
दिग्गज निर्देशक संजय गुप्ता का निधन, संजय दत्त की फिल्म से किया था डेब्यू… [navabharat.news]
'तुम्हारी याद में कांटे 2 बनाऊंगा', दोस्त संजय गुप्ता के जाने से टूटे संजय दत्त, शेयर किया भावुक पोस्ट [navbharatlive.com]
'कांटे' और 'शूटआउट एट वडाला' डायरेक्टर संजय गुप्ता का निधन, फिल्म इंडस्ट्री में शोक की लहर [www.aajtak.in]
‘Kaante’ director Sanjay Gupta final rites: Abhishek Bachchan, Rakesh Roshan, more B-town celebs pay last respects [desitalkchicago.com]
संजय गुप्ता को संजय दत्त ने दी श्रद्धांजलि, उनकी याद में 'कांटे 2' बनाने का किया वादा [www.indiatv.in]
बॉलीवुड के दिग्गज निर्देशक संजय गुप्ता का बाथरूम में फिसलकर गिरने से निधन, फिल्म इंडस्ट्री और फैंस में शोक की लहर [navabharat.com]
Sanjay Gupta Films: Now his magic will not be seen on screen! These films of Sanjay Gupta will always remind you of him – Tezzbuzz [tezzbuzz.com]
Rohit Bose says passing of Sanjay Gupta marks the end of a major chapter of his life: Not fair [bhaskarlive.in]
डायरेक्टर संजय गुप्ता पंचतत्व में हुए विलीन, अंतिम विदाई में अभिषेक बच्चन से मनोज बाजपेयी तक पहुंचे सितारे [navbharatlive.com]
FILMMAKER SANJAY GUPTA NO MORE | 31 October, 2026 [filminformation.com]
Sanjay Gupta Dies at 57; Dia Mirza, Ashoke Pandit Pay Tribute [www.indulgexpress.com]
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for 'Kaabil', dies at 59 due to head injury - BusinessToday [www.businesstoday.in]
‘Kaabil’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’ director Sanjay Gupta passes away at 59 [munsifdaily.com]
Sanjay Gupta Dies At 57; Bollywood Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tributes [www.newsmobile.in]
Milap Zaveri recalls the time Sanjay Gupta threw a party to celebrate him: Who does that? - tennews.in: National News Portal [tennews.in]
‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ Director Sanjay Gupta dies at 57 - Prameya News [www.prameyanews.com]
Sanjay Gupta Death: Kajol, John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor And Others Pay Tribute, Say ‘Gone Too Soon, Gupts’ - Woman's era Magazine [www.womansera.com]
Bollywood Director Death: বাথরুমে পড়ে গিয়েই সব শেষ! প্রয়াত 'শুটআউট অ্যাট লোখণ্ডওয়ালা'-এর পরিচালক সঞ্জয় গুপ্তা, আকস্মিক মৃত্যুতে শোকের ছায়া বলিউডে [bengali.news18.com]
नहीं रहे 'कांटे' और 'काबिल' के डायरेक्टर संजय गुप्ता, 59 साल की उम्र में निधन | ???? ??? '?????' ?? '?????' ?? ????????? ???? ??????, 59 ??? ?? ???? ??? ???? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
Remembering Sanjay Gupta: Heartfelt tributes pour in from entire industry for late filmmaker [www.cinemaexpress.com]
''Kaante'' filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies at 59 [www.dtnext.in]
Sanjay Gupta, director of ‘Kaante’ and ‘Shootout At Wadala’, dies at 59 [english.mathrubhumi.com]
Sanjay Gupta Dies At 59: Kaante, Kaabil Director Mourned [www.gg2.net]
Why Was Amitabh Bachchan Greeting Fans From Inside A Glass Box At Jalsa? Here's What Happened [glamsham.com]
कौन थे संजय गुप्ता? जिनकी मौत पर बुरी तरह टूटे संजय दत्त, बोले-मैं उनकी आखिरी ख्वाहिश पूरी करूंगा [hindi.asianetnews.com]
अमिताभ बच्चन ने संजय गुप्ता के निधन पर जताया शोक [hindi.news18.com]
संजय गुप्ता के जाने से टूटीं पत्नी अनुराधा- काश! उनके साथ एक दिन और मिल जाता [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
Sanjay Gupta had remarried ex-wife Anu after divorce due to underworld-related events: Check last posts [www.ibtimes.co.in]
Sanjay Gupta Cause Of Death: What Happened To The Kaante And Shootout At Lokhandwala Director? [in.mashable.com]
'Shootout at Lokhandwala' director Sanjay Gupta passes away at 57 [kalingatv.com]
Amitabh Bachchan greets fans behind bulletproof glass after bomb threat; Here’s what happened [me.mashable.com]
‘One film with you wasn’t enough’: Hrithik Roshan remembers ‘Kaabil’ filmmaker Sanjay Gupta [www.millenniumpost.in]
Sanjay Gupta passes away: Family discovered late filmmaker in the morning after incident [morungexpress.com]
Sanjay Gupta's Daughter Shows 'Middle Finger' To Paps At His Funeral? Viral Video Sparks Debate [news.abplive.com]
Sanjay Gupta funeral: Filmmaker cremated at Versova as Bollywood friends gather after fatal fall at home [www.news9live.com]
Anil Kapoor Mourns The Sudden Demise Of Renowned Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Vivek Oberoi 'shocked' and 'numb' after Sanjay Gupta's death [www.newsbytesapp.com]
Amitabh Bachchan saluta i fan con scudo balistico a Mumbai [www.notizie.it]
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies at 59, film fraternity pays tribute [www.orissapost.com]
'कांटे' और 'शूटआउट' जैसी फिल्में बनाने वाले संजय गुप्ता का निधन, 57 साल की उम्र में ली अंतिम सांस [www.prabhatkhabar.com]
Amitabh Bachchan Greets Fans From Glass Box Outside Jalsa Amid Security Threat; Son Abhishek Stands Guard [pragativadi.com]
संजय गुप्ता के निधन से बॉलीवुड को झटका, 'कांटे' और 'शूटआउट एट वडाला' के निर्देशन से हुए थे मशहूर [sanjeevnitoday.com]
Acclaimed Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta Passes Away at 57 After Accidental Fall at Mumbai Home [www.sentinelassam.com]
Viral video linked to Sanjay Gupta’s daughter sparks backlash [www.siasat.com]
Anil Kapoor says 'Sanjay had his own unique vision' as he remembers the 'Musafir' maker [www.socialnews.xyz]
Sanjay Gupta Dies at 57: Remembering the Iconic Kaante Director and His Legacy [openthemagazine.com]
Sanjay Gupta Funeral: Celebrities Pay Final Respects [thecsrjournal.in]
Sanjay Gupta Death: संजय गुप्ता के निधन से टूटे रोनित रॉय, फूट-फूटकर रोए, फिल्ममेकर के घर पहुंचे कई सितारे [www.tv9hindi.com]
Amitabh Bachchan Greets Fans Behind Bulletproof Shield Amid Bomb Threat Concerns [yespunjab.com]
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passes away; director leaves behind a distinctive crime cinema legacy [www.bollywoodhungama.com]
Sanjay Gupta, Bollywood Director Behind 'Kaante' and 'Zinda,' Dies at 59 After Fall at Home [www.complex.com]
Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passes away at 59 [dailytimes.com.pk]
Amitabh Bachchan Waves To Fans From Shield, Abhishek Stands Guard [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Amitabh Bachchan mourns Sanjay Gupta, grieves string of losses in Bollywood: ‘What wrong have they done?’ [gulfnews.com]
Sanjay Gupta, Shootout at Lokhandwala director, dies at 57 in Mumbai [www.india.com]
Shocked, heartbroken: Vivek Oberoi remembers filmmaker Sanjay Gupta [www.news18.com]
Sanjay Gupta Cause Of Death: What Happened To Shootout At Wadala Director? [www.timesnownews.com]