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Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, 57, dies from head injury; industry mourns

Bollywood colleagues gather for last rites as tributes flood social media for the director of Kaabil and Shootout films.

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What to know

  • Sanjay Gupta, 57, died after suffering a head injury from a fall at his Versova residence in Mumbai.
  • His last rites were held Saturday at Pawan Hans Crematorium, attended by prominent industry figures including Abhishek Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, and Rakesh Roshan.
  • Fellow filmmakers and actors paid tribute on social media, highlighting Gupta's mentorship, creative vision, and influence on their careers; Milap Zaveri announced he would dedicate his next film to the director.

“I wish I had hugged you harder and thanked you for giving me the best experience of my life with Kaabil. Nobody will fully know how much you gave that film.”

Hrithik Roshan, Actor · Instagram ↗

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Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, 57, dies from head injury; industry mourns
Indian Express

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    Last rites held at Versova/Pawan Hans Crematorium

    Sanjay Gupta's funeral was held in Mumbai with numerous film industry figures attending to pay their respects, including Abhishek Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajpal Yadav, Rakesh Roshan, and others.

    “Sanjay, I'm gonna miss you man. One film with you wasn't enough … I will always remember our time together with so much love for you … I'm heartbroken, this was too soon. Rest in peace my friend.”
    — Hrithik Roshan, Actor, Kaabil collaborator · source

    1. 4 outlets first by The Times of India, 12d ago · also Times of India, ThePrint, The Hindu · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets Sanjay Gupta's Last Rites Held In Mumbai, Abhishek Bachchan, Rakesh Roshan Pay Last Respects

      first by NDTV, 12d ago · also Indian Express

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    Dia Mirza remembers Gupta as passionate filmmaker and cinema encyclopaedia — Actress Dia Mirza, who worked with Gupta on multiple films including Dus Kahaniyaan and Shootout at Lokhandwala, posted a tribute reflecting on his deep knowledge of cinema and mentorship.

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    Milap Zaveri dedicates next film to Gupta, calls him mentor and godfather — Filmmaker Milap Zaveri, who worked extensively with Gupta, posted an Instagram tribute describing him as a mentor, godfather, and brother who gave him opportunities throughout his career. Zaveri announced he would dedicate his next film to the director.

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    Hrithik Roshan tributes Gupta on Instagram with emotional message — Actor Hrithik Roshan, who collaborated with Gupta on Kaabil, posted an emotional tribute recalling their work together and expressing gratitude for the filmmaker's mentorship.

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    Sanjay Gupta dies after head injury at his residence — Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, 57, died after suffering a head injury from a fall at his Versova residence in Mumbai.