Sanjay Gupta death: Sanjay Dutt, Hansal Mehta and others pay tribute to the filmmaker
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, prompting tributes from Bollywood personalities including actors Sanjay Dutt and Hansal Mehta. Dutt expressed deep sorrow and vowed to fulfill Gupta's dream of making a sequel to 'Kaante', while Mehta remembered Gupta as his 'only boss' and a dear friend, highlighting their shared experiences and Gupta's support during difficult times.
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The passing of a notable filmmaker like Sanjay Gupta marks a loss for the Indian film industry, and the tributes from prominent figures reflect his impact and relationships within Bollywood.
As Sanjay Gupta passed away on Friday (October 30, 2026), Sanjay Dutt, Hansal Mehta and others took to social media to remember the Shootout at Wadala director. ‘Shootout at Wadala’ director Sanjay Gupta passes away storyline 1 Sanjay Dutt, who worked with Gupta in Kaante and Zinda, shared photos with him and wrote, “Gupta, my brother. I still cannot believe that you are gone. We have shared so much together, so many memories and so many years of friendship. You have always been family to me, and that will never change.
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