Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta Dies at 57 After Home Head Injury

Sanjay Gupta, the acclaimed filmmaker known for directing 'Kaante' and other crime thrillers, has passed away at age 57. He died on October 30 after sustaining a head injury while falling in his kitchen earlier that night. Fellow directors Kamaal R Khan and Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news on social media X, describing him as an ace talent who was full of life.

Gupta's career began with 'Aatish: Feel the Fire' in 1994, establishing a reputation for stylized action sequences and Mumbai underworld narratives. His most famous work remains 'Kaante,' which he both directed and produced in 2002. Beyond his professional achievements, Gupta was an active social media user who frequently commented on film industry issues.

His final post before passing shared photos of a Lego Avengers Tower being built at home with the caption, "The biggest Lego I know is being built on my dining table." Earlier that day, he also voiced strong support for musician Daler Mehndi following a controversy. Gupta celebrated his birthday just seven days prior to his death.