Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies in Mumbai at 57

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for directing crime dramas and action thrillers such as Jung, Kaante, Shootout at Wadala and Kaabil, died at his Mumbai residence last night. He was 57.

Although details of his death are not known, it is heard that Gupta fell in his bathroom last night. Nobody realised this till early this morning, which is when it emerged that he had died after the fall. Versova police have registered an accidental death report and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Police said they had found no evidence of foul play so far.

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collaborator Milap Zaveri confirmed the news of his death. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit expressed shock over Gupta's death in a social media post. He said Gupta had died after suffering a head injury at home.

“It is really shocking and sad. I have just received the news that our dear friend and ace director Sanjay Gupta is no more. He died following a head injury at home. Another talent gone too soon. He was a wonderful narrator, a person full of life and a passionate filmmaker. It is a great loss to our industry. I will miss you, my friend. Condolences to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace (sic),” Pandit wrote.