Sanjay Gupta died after fall at home, family has no complaint, say police; post-mortem ordered

Mumbai: Versova Police have shared the first official details of how filmmaker Sanjay Gupta died at his home. “Information is received that Hindi film producer Sanjay Gupta passed away yesterday at midnight after losing his balance and falling inside his home within the limits of the Versova Police Station, sustaining a head injury and bleeding,” the police said.

Gupta, 57, directed films such as Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Kaabil. Film Information had earlier reported that he died on October 30, 2026.

Why the family found out only in the morning

According to the police, Gupta lived in the bungalow with his wife, two children and a domestic help. “His wife, two children, and domestic help live with him in the bungalow; however, as everyone was asleep during the night, the incident came to light in the morning,” they said.

Family has no complaint, post-mortem ordered

The police said the family has not raised any doubt over the incident. “The family has no suspicion or complaint. The body has been sent for a post-mortem (PM),” they added. They also said that Versova Police Station “has initiated an inquiry into the accidental death.”