Sanjay Gupta, the renowned Indian film director known for his action and crime thrillers, died on Friday, October 30, at the age of 57 at his residence in Mumbai. His sudden death has sent a shockwave through the Indian film industry.\According to filmmaker Milap Zaveri, who considered Gupta his mentor, he fell in his kitchen at night and hit his head. Zaveri told "Screen" magazine, "He bled to death." As per reports, the incident occurred around 2:30 PM, and Mumbai Police have launched an investigation to clarify the exact details of the event.\Sanjay Gupta had a distinguished career in Bollywood, directing films such as "Jung," "Kaante," "Shootout at Wadala," and "Kaabil." His 2002 film "Kaante," starring icons like Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt, is considered one of his landmark works and garnered international attention.\Confirming the news on social media, fellow filmmaker Ashoke Pandit wrote, "It's really shocking and sad. Another talent gone too soon. He was a wonderful narrator, full of life persona & a passionate filmmaker."\Hansal Mehta, another director who had collaborated with Gupta, expressed his deep shock, saying, "I am shell-shocked. I can’t still come to terms with it. He was more of a friend and somebody who came into my life at a time when I was totally down in the dumps."\Sanjay Gupta's death is a great loss to Indian cinema. He was known for his distinct visual style and thrilling narratives in the crime genre and had a significant influence on a new generation of Bollywood filmmakers. Many of his colleagues and famous actors, including Dia Mirza and Tusshar Kapoor, have reacted to his passing and offered condolences to his family. Source: Screen🌐

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