Sanjay Dutt leads tributes as Bollywood bids farewell to Sanjay Gupta
The sudden demise of film director Sanjay Gupta has sent shockwaves through Bollywood. Known for directing films like “Kaante,” “Shootout at Lokhandwala,” and “Zinda,” Sanjay Gupta’s passing has drawn emotional tributes from several film stars, including Sanjay Dutt.
Remembering his old friend on social media, Sanjay Dutt wrote that he still can’t believe that Sanjay Gupta is no longer with him. He said that they shared many memories and countless years of friendship. Sanjay Gupta was like family to him, and he will always cherish their conversations. He also revealed that the two recently discussed “Kaante 2.” Paying tribute to his friend, he promised to do everything possible to fulfill his dream.
In addition to Sanjay Dutt, singer Mika Singh also remembered the director. Calling Sanjay Gupta his godfather, he said that the director played a key role in giving him his first break in the film industry. Meanwhile, Sunil Shetty and Sonu Sood shared memories of their time together and from film sets.
Actor Anupam Kher described him as an “encyclopedia of cinema,” expressing deep grief over his passing. With Sanjay Gupta’s passing, Hindi cinema has lost a director whose films had their own distinct style and identity.
57-year-old Sanjay Gupta passed away at his Mumbai residence. According to police, he lost his balance in the bathroom and fell, suffering a serious head injury and losing his life.
