The Hindi film industry suffered a major loss when filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, widely recognized for directing hits such as Kaante, Shootout at Wadala, and Kaabil, passed away at his Mumbai home on October 30, 2026, at 57 years old, with fellow director Ashoke Pandit stepping forward to confirm the news and identify a head injury as the underlying cause. According to reports emerging from sources, Gupta slipped in the bathroom during the night hours and suffered the severe head injury, and while the family itself has not yet issued a detailed standalone account of how the accident unfolded, Pandit’s confirmation firmly established the cause of his passing.
Renowned Director Sanjay Gupta Passes Away Aged 57 After Domestic Head Injury
