Indian Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta Dies: ‘Kaante’ Director Was 57
Sanjay Gupta, the Indian director best known for the crime drama films Kaante and Shootout at Lokhandwala, died Friday, October 30, after a fall at his home in Mumbai. He was 57 (though some sources put his age at 59). His death was confirmed by friend and fellow director Milap Zaveri to the Press Trust […]
Indian filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has died following a fall at his Mumbai residence on Friday, October 30. His death was confirmed to the Press Trust of India by his friend and fellow director Milap Zaveri. While Deadline reports Gupta was 57, Variety cites the Press Trust of India stating he was 59.
Gupta was known for directing crime dramas and stylized action films, including Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Shootout at Wadala, Kaabil, and Mumbai Saga. His directorial debut was Aatish: Feel the Fire in 1994. The Times of India reports that the cause of death has not been disclosed.
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- Sanjay Gupta, Indian Director of ‘Kaante’ and ‘Zinda,’ Dies at 59 variety.com
- Sanjay Gupta Dies: Filmmaker behind Kaante and Shootout at Wadala dies at 57 timesofindia.indiatimes.com
