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Sanjay Gupta dies at 57: KRK, Taran Adarsh, Ashoke Pandit and others lead tributes to filmmaker

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New Delhi: Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who directed Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Kaabil, died on October 30, 2026, at the age of 57, according to Film Information. The report states that he fell in the kitchen at his home and sustained a head injury. The news came as a shock to the film industry, where Gupta was known for his stylised crime dramas and his long association with actor Sanjay Dutt. As the news spread, colleagues, actors and friends began posting tributes on social media, remembering him as a passionate filmmaker, a dear friend and a man who lived life to the fullest. Here is how the industry is reacting to his death.

Kamaal R Khan on Sanjay Gupta’s unfinished plans

Kamaal R Khan, also known as KRK, confirmed the news on X. “RIP Sanjay Bhai. I can’t believe that you have left.” He said the two were in touch regularly. “We were talking almost every 2nd day about films and Bollywood. You were aware of everything so much.” He signed off with, “I love you Sanjay and I will miss you everyday bro.”

In another post, KRK revealed what Gupta had in mind for his next projects. He wrote, “Director Sanjay Gupta was planning to make #Kaante2 #ShootOutAL2 #ShootoutatDubai and #Kaabil2. Yesterday, he told me that he wants to direct @iTIGERSHROFF in a film. And today He is not there.” He added, “The life is only this much. It doesn’t matter, if you are a hit or flop. You are everything till you are alive. And the world is finished at the moment, you leave.” The post ended with a note in Hindi, which translates as: “What I mean is, it is all an illusion that I did this, I did that! Nobody has done anything! Everyone comes into this world like a dream and goes away! This is the only truth of life!”

Industry tributes to Sanjay Gupta

Sound designer Resul Pookutty remembered a working relationship that lasted 25 years. “What terrible and shocking news for me personally and our friends and family… This is not a way to go…. 25 Years of working together…I’m still not able to process this…” He also said, “Your love for cinema was unparalleled…we will miss you, one of the sanest voices from mainstream Hindi cinema… May your soul #restineternalpeace #ripsanjaygupta.”

Taran Adarsh wrote on X, “Shocked beyond words… Just can’t believe that director #SanjayGupta is no more…” He said he had met Gupta only days earlier. “Met him just a few days ago at the Mata Ki Chowki held at his residence… This is truly heartbreaking and difficult to process… My deepest condolences to his family… Om Shanti”

Ashoke Pandit said on Instagram, “It’s really shocking and sad. Just got the news that our dear friend an ace director @_sanjaygupta, is no more. He passed due to a head injury at home.” He described Gupta as “a wonderful narrator, a full-of-life persona & a passionate filmmaker,” and added, “A great loss to our industry. Will miss you my friend.” Pandit also said, “Details of his last rites will be shared soon.”

Sonu Sood wrote on X, “Will always miss you, Sanjay bhai. The memories of our time together on the sets will always stay close to my heart.”

Tusshar Kapoor said he “woke up to sad news about the unfortunate and sudden demise” of his “beloved director” and wrote, “Life is so unpredictable, though this man was a lesson learned in living life to the fullest!” He ended with, “My deepest condolences to his family, RIP sir!”

Neil Nitin Mukesh wrote on X, “Deeply saddened and shocked by the untimely demise of Sanjay Gupta Sir, a powerhouse filmmaker we all loved and respected. Gone far too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti.”

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