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Veteran Bollywood Director Sanjay Gupta, Kaabil Filmmaker, Passes Away at 57
✍️ Filmibeat
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:52 PM
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Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, best known for the 2017 thriller Kaabil, died at 57, prompting condolences from fellow actor KRK.
Veteran filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who directed the hit thriller Kaabil, died at the age of 57, according to reports from Indian entertainment portal Filmibeat. Gupta’s career spanned over two decades, during which he worked on several notable Bollywood projects and earned a reputation for his crisp storytelling.
The news of his death was quickly acknowledged by fellow industry personalities, including actor and commentator Krishnakumar Kunnath (KRK), who expressed his sorrow on social media. KRK’s tribute highlighted Gupta’s contributions to cinema and lamented the loss of a creative mind.
Details about the cause of death have not been disclosed publicly. Filmibeat’s coverage noted that the filmmaker’s passing has left a void in the Bollywood community, with many colleagues expected to share memories in the coming days.
The news of his death was quickly acknowledged by fellow industry personalities, including actor and commentator Krishnakumar Kunnath (KRK), who expressed his sorrow on social media. KRK’s tribute highlighted Gupta’s contributions to cinema and lamented the loss of a creative mind.
Details about the cause of death have not been disclosed publicly. Filmibeat’s coverage noted that the filmmaker’s passing has left a void in the Bollywood community, with many colleagues expected to share memories in the coming days.