Film Director Sanjay Gupta Passes Away at Age 57

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for crime and action films like Kaante and Shootout at Lokhandwala, has died at the age of 57. He was one of Hindi cinema’s best-known makers of gangster thrillers.

Director Sanjay Gupta Passes Away on 30th October, 2026, in Mumbai

Sanjay Gupta died on 30 October 2026, and the news was reported on 31 October. His friends and colleagues confirmed it to HT City. Filmaker Ashok Pandit, in his post, shared the news of Sanjay Gupta's demise due to a head injury caused at his residence. 

Sanjay Gupta was Famous For his crime-based film 

Some of his popular films are Kante and Shootout at Lokhandwala. His other films include Ram Shastra, Jung, Khauff, Zinda, Jazbaa and Mumbai Saga.

1. Kaante (2002): a crime thriller and a big turning point in his career
2. Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007): based on a famous Mumbai police encounter
3. Shootout at Wadala (2013): a gangster drama set in Mumbai
4. Kaabil (2017): a thriller starring Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam

How Did Sanjay Gupta Begin His Film-Making Career?

He made his directorial debut with Aatish: Feel the Fire in 1994. The film starred Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Pancholi and Raveena Tandon. After Aatish, he directed films such as Ram Shastra, Khauff and Jung. Kaante in 2002 brought a big change in his fortunes. Over the years he often worked with actors like Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham, and he became known for stylish, fast-paced crime and action films.