Mumbai, 31 October (H.S.) : The sudden demise of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has sent shockwaves through the Hindi film industry, with several Bollywood personalities, including actor Sanjay Dutt, paying heartfelt tributes to the director. Known for helming films such as ‘Kaante’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ and ‘Zinda’, Sanjay Gupta’s untimely death has left colleagues and friends deeply saddened.
Remembering his longtime friend on social media, Sanjay Dutt said he was still unable to come to terms with the fact that Sanjay Gupta was no longer around. He recalled the many memories and years of friendship they had shared, describing the filmmaker as someone who had always been like family to him. Sanjay Dutt said he would deeply miss their conversations and the moments they had spent together.
The actor also revealed that the two had recently discussed ‘Kaante 2’. Paying tribute to his friend, Sanjay Dutt promised to make every possible effort to fulfil Sanjay Gupta’s dream of bringing the sequel to life, saying he would pursue the project in his memory.
Singer Mika Singh also remembered the filmmaker, describing him as his godfather and acknowledging his significant role in giving him his first opportunity in Bollywood. He expressed gratitude for Gupta’s affection, guidance and support.
Actors Suniel Shetty and Sonu Sood also shared memories of their association with the filmmaker, recalling the time they had spent together and their experiences on film sets. Veteran actor Anupam Kher described Gupta as an ‘encyclopaedia of cinema’ and expressed profound grief over his passing, remembering his distinctive filmmaking style and immense passion for movies.
With Sanjay Gupta’s demise, Hindi cinema has lost a filmmaker whose films stood out for their distinctive style and individual identity.
The 57-year-old filmmaker died at his Mumbai residence following a fall that reportedly caused a severe head injury. According to reports, the incident occurred at his home, and the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar