Sanjay Gupta Dies: Filmmaker behind Kaante and Shootout at Wadala dies at 57
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Sat, 31 October 2026
9 reports- Times of India05:53first to report
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has reportedly passed away, with Kamaal Khan paying tribute on X. Debuting with ‘Aatish: Feel the Fire’ in 1994, Gupta became known for crime dramas and stylised action, including ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’, ‘Kaabil’ and ‘Mumbai Saga’. The cause of death hasn’t been disclosed.
- arynews.tv09:58
A Mumbai Police official said that other people were present at the house at the time of the incident. However, as the incident...
- indiatimes.com11:00
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta seems to be bereaved post the demise of his dear friend Sanjay Gupta.
- indiatimes.com11:00
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for bringing crime dramas and stylised action stories to Hindi cinema, has died at the age of 57. His films ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ and ‘Kaabil’ remain part of his legacy.
- indiatimes.com11:00
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recalled his last meeting with Sanjay Gupta in a heartfelt tribute for the late director. "Kher saab, we must work together", the 'Kaante' director had said.
- Times of India14:31
The film industry is mourning the sudden loss of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who died after suffering a head injury at his residence in Mumbai. Tributes have flooded in from fellow artists and friends, underscoring his significant influence on their careers. At his funeral held at the Versova crematorium, close associates like Sanjay Dutt and Milap Zaveri reflected on Gupta's remarkable contributions, leaving the cinema world facing a profound loss.
- sunriseradio.com15:28
Sanjay Gupta, who was 59, developed a distinctive style of filmmaking, often incorporating stylised action sequences, crime-based storylines and urban settings.
- express.co.uk17:21
(Warning: Distressing content) That’s awful news
- el-balad.com18:15
BuzzFeed-style Yahoo roundup spotlights 18 unhinged signs, plus box office links, a Friday TV milestone, and Sanjay Gupta news.
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- bollywoodhungama.com16:21
The prayer meet of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who passed away unexpectedly on October 31, was held in Mumbai on November 3. Several members of the film