Bollywood director Sanjay Gupta dies at 59
The filmmaker behind Kaante and Kaabil passed away, according to industry reports.
At a glance
- Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta died at 59; cause of death not disclosed
- He directed Kaante, Kaabil, Shootout at Wadala and other action thrillers
- His career spanned over 30 years in directing, producing and screenwriting
- He made his directorial debut with Aatish in 1994
Sanjay Gupta, a Bollywood director known for films including Kaante, Kaabil and Shootout at Wadala, has died at age 59, according to reports by Filmfare and Bollywood Hungama. The cause of death has not been made public.
Gupta's career spanned more than three decades as a director, producer and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut with Aatish in 1994 and became known for action films and crime thrillers, including the 2002 heist film Kaante featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt.
Why it matters
Gupta was a prominent figure in Indian cinema for more than three decades, known for shaping the style of Bollywood action and crime thrillers.
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