Bollywood stars paid their last respects to filmmaker Sanjay Gupta on October 31 after he died following a fall at his Mumbai home on October 30. Actor Rajpal Yadav said, "Shocking... No words." Police registered an accidental death case after the director, known for his stylish crime dramas, suffered head injuries.
Bollywood personalities paid their last respects to filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, whose sudden death has shocked the film industry. From Abhishek Bachcha, and Manoj Bajpayee, to Ronit Roy, Fardeen Khan, Farah Khan, Gulshan Grover, Milap Zaveri, Jaaved Jaaferi, Harshvardhan Rane, several stars turned up at his residence to pay their last respects on October 31 before his mortal remains were taken to the crematorium. Actor Rajpal Yadav, also among them, expressed disbelief and shock at Gupta's sudden death. Gupta, known for stylish crime dramas and action thrillers like Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Kaabil, reportedly died after a fall at his Versova residence.
Sanjay Gupta was found dead at his residence in Mumbai, apparently after falling late on Friday night, October 30. Police have registered an accidental death case and are investigating the circumstances. As per police claims, he suffered a serious head injury. The incident was reported the next morning and he was later pronounced dead. DCP North Zone-1 Purushottam Karad said the Versova Police Station received information about the death of the filmmaker and had registered an accidental death report.
Police said the family did not express any suspicion or file a complaint about the circumstances of the incident. A post-mortem was initiated and the case was being investigated.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Gupta has carved out a distinctive place in Bollywood with his stylised approach to crime dramas, gangster stories and action thrillers. His films often explored the darker corners of urban life, combining gritty stories with striking visuals, sharp dialogue and high-octane action.