Prominent filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, 57, is no more. He died late on Thursday night, 30th October at his residence in Versova, Mumbai, after an accidental fall
The news was first confirmed by the filmmaker and FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit. He posted:
“It’s really shocking and sad. Just got the news that our dear friend and ace director Sanjay Gupta is no more. He passed due to a head injury at home. Another talent gone too soon. He was a wonderful narrator, full of life persona & a passionate filmmaker. A great loss to our industry. Will miss you my friend. Condolences to his family & dear ones. Om Shanti. Details of the last rites will be shared soon.”
Versova Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR).
According to DCP Purshottam Karad and Senior PI Deepshika Vare, Gupta slipped on the kitchen / bathroom floor at his Versova home. His wife, two sons and house help were at home but asleep, so they noticed late. He suffered a severe head injury, bled profusely and was rushed to hospital where he was declared dead. Police said no foul play, family has raised no objection.
Close friends Hanif Chunawala and Milap Zaveri also confirmed: “He fell in the kitchen last night and sustained a head injury. We are in shock.
One of Hindi cinema’s most stylish storytellers for over 3 decades. Born 23 Oct 1969 in Mumbai. Made his debut at 27 with Aatish: Feel the Fire (1994).
Known for redefining crime, gangster and action genre viz Aatish, Kaante (2002), Musafir, Zinda, Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Shootout at Wadala (2013), Kaabil (2017), Mumbai Saga.
His last directorial was The Miranda Brothers (2024) – earlier reported as Visfot.
The industry is in shock. Dia Mirza, Hansal Mehta, Kamaal R Khan and many others have mourned him.
