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Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies at 59

Published : Saturday, 31 October, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, best known for directing Kaante, Zinda and Shootout at Lokhandwala, died at 59 after suffering a head injury in a fall at his Mumbai residence on Friday night.

Gupta reportedly lost his balance and fell inside his home around 2AM on Friday. His wife, two children and domestic help were present but asleep at the time. They discovered him the following morning and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.

Versova Police registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and launched an investigation into the incident. Police said CCTV footage showed Gupta losing his balance and falling near the kitchen. The family has expressed no suspicion over his death, while his body was sent for a post-mortem examination.

Gupta made his directorial debut with Aatish: Feel the Fire in 1994. His notable films included Kaante (2002), Musafir (2004), Zinda (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Shootout at Wadala (2013) and Kaabil (2017). His last project was The Miranda Brothers (2024).

-AH


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