Sanjay Gupta’s Last Rites Held In Mumbai, Abhishek Bachchan, Rakesh Roshan Pay Last Respects

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta died at age 59 on October 31, after sustaining a head injury from a fall at his residence. The cremation ceremony was held in Mumbai, drawing industry figures such as actors Abhishek Bachchan and Manoj Bajpayee, alongside filmmaker Rakesh Roshan. Earlier, actors Fardeen Khan and Rohit Roy, among others, had paid their respects at his home.

Gupta gained recognition for his work in the crime genre, often collaborating with actor Sanjay Dutt on films like 'Kaante,' 'Musafir,' and 'Zinda.' His distinctive style frequently incorporated stylized action sequences and urban settings, evident in projects such as 'Shootout at Wadala' and 'Mumbai Saga.'

Beyond his signature crime dramas, Gupta also ventured into other genres, directing films like 'Jazbaa' starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and 'Kaabil' with Hrithik Roshan. He further contributed to the industry as a producer through White Feather Films, which he founded in 2001, and had prior experience in post-production and sound design.