Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for his work as a director, producer and screenwriter, has reportedly died at the age of 57, according to Indian media reports.
The news of his death was reported by entertainment publications Filmfare and Bollywood Hungama. However, the cause of death has not yet been disclosed, and his family has not released details about the circumstances of his passing or funeral arrangements.
Gupta was known for establishing a distinct identity in Bollywood through action, crime and thriller films. His filmmaking career spanned more than three decades, during which he directed several commercially recognised titles.
A Career Spanning More Than Three Decades
Gupta made his directorial debut in 1994 with Aatish, starring Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Pancholi.
Among his best-known films are Kaante, Musafir, Zinda, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Shootout at Wadala. The 2002 film Kaante is regarded as one of the notable successes of his career.
He also directed Jazbaa in 2015, featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, and Kaabil in 2017, starring Hrithik Roshan.
Gupta’s reported death marks the loss of a filmmaker associated with Bollywood’s action-driven crime and thriller genre. Further details about his passing are awaited from his family.