Hindi filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for directing films such as ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ and ‘Kaabil’, has died at the age of 57 after suffering a head injury at his Mumbai home, reports Indian Express.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit announced Gupta’s death on social media on Saturday, 31 October, describing him as a passionate filmmaker and a great loss to the industry. He added that the injury occurred at home and said details of the last rites would be shared later.
Gupta’s close friend Hanif Chunawala said the filmmaker fell in the kitchen the previous night and sustained a head injury. His sudden death has left members of the film industry shocked.
Actor Dia Mirza, who worked with Gupta on ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ and an unreleased film, remembered him as a thoughtful and passionate filmmaker. Actor Tusshar Kapoor also paid tribute, recalling his experience of working with the director.
Gupta made his directorial debut with ‘Aatish: Feel the Fire’ in 1994, starring Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Pancholi. His filmography also includes ‘Musafir’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’, ‘Acid Factory’ and ‘Mumbai Saga’. His distinctive style often featured stylised action, crime stories and urban settings.
