Director Sanjay Gupta, who made underworld look cool on screen, died after bathroom fall

In a shocking turn of events, noted filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for his crime and gritty thrillers, died on October 30. According to reports, Gupta passed away at his residence in Mumbai after falling and suffering a head injury. He was 59.

He made his directorial debut with Aatish: Feel the Fire in 1994, and went on to make his mark in mainstream Hindi cinema with high-stakes dramas blending crime and underworld tales.

Sanjay Gupta, known for Shootout at Wadala director, died after a bathroom fall

The news of Gupta's death has come as a shock. While the exact circumstances have not been revealed, his death was confirmed by close friend Ashoke Pandit, who said he passed away last night due to a head injury sustained at home. More details are awaited.

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In a post shared on social media, he wrote, “It’s really shocking and sad. Just got the news that our dear friend an ace director @_sanjaygupta is no more. He passed due to a head injury at home. Another talent gone too soon. He was a wonderful narrator, full of life persona & a passionate filmmaker. A great loss to our industry. Will miss you my friend. Condolences to his family & dear ones. Om Shaanti.”

According to Mumbai Police, via IANS, Versova Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR), and an investigation is underway. No foul play has been found so far.

In a career spanning over three decades, Gupta directed several films that went on to earn cult status and are remembered for their peppy item numbers, heavy dialogues and signature style.

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Sanjay Gupta's world of crime

One of the best works of Gupta's filmography is Kaante, the movie that had the ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty, Lucky Ali, Mahesh Manjrekar, Kumar Gaurav, Namrata Singh Gujral, Rati Agnihotri, Rohit Roy, Isha Koppikar and Malaika Arora

He also directed films like John Abraham's Shootout at Wadala and Hrithik Roshan's Kaabil in 2017, which was a box office hit. Continuing to explore the world of crime and gangsters, Gupta directed movies like Musafir, Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) and Mumbai Saga (2021).