{
  "id": 17354253,
  "title": "Sanjay Gupta, director of Kaante and Kaabil, dies at 57: Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/sanjay-gupta-director-of-kaante-and-kaabil-dies-at-57-reports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:57:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-gupta-director-of-kaante-and-kaabil-dies-at-57-reports-1.500730509"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sanjay Gupta, the acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker behind Kaante, Kaabil and Shootout at Wadala, has passed away at the age of 57, according to reports from Filmfare and Bollywood Hungama. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, and further information from his family and associates is expected. Gupta began his directorial career in 1994 with Aatish, marking the start of a prolific collaboration with action films and crime narratives. Notable works include the 2002 hit Kaante, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Suniel Shetty. Gupta's directorial style was characterized by an emphasis on thrillers, featuring crime, revenge, and conflicted protagonists. His filmography featured numerous acclaimed productions such as Ram Shastra, Hameshaa, Jung, Khauff, Musafir, Zinda, Shootout at Lokhandwala, and Jazbaa.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for directing Kaante, Kaabil and Shootout at Wadala, has died, according to reports by Filmfare and Bollywood Hungama. He was 57. Filmfare announced the news in a social media post. Bollywood Hungama also reported his passing on October 31, saying the cause of death had not been made public and further details from his family and close associates…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Kaante Director Sanjay Gupta Passes Away At 57",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/kaante-director-sanjay-gupta-passes-away-at-57",
        "published": "2026-10-31T05:53:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Kaante director Sanjay Gupta dies at 57 after suffering a head injury at home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/kaante-director-sanjay-gupta-dies-at-57-after-suffering-a-head-injury",
        "published": "2026-10-31T06:02:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}