Several Bollywood celebrities have expressed grief over the sudden death of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta. Kajol, Kangana Ranaut and Raveena Tandon were among those who paid tribute on social media after the director passed away on October 30.
Kajol’s tribute to Sanjay Gupta
Kajol wrote on her official handle, “Heartbreaking to hear this. Sending love and immense strength to the family through this loss. Rest in peace.”
Kangana Ranaut remembers the director
Kangana Ranaut also posted a tribute, which read, “Sanjay Gupta jis demise has sent shock waves across the industry, extremely sad and horrific news. Have worked with him closely and what is unsettling is that he was not even unwell. Terrible. Om Shanti.” She played Vidya Joshi in Sanjay Gupta’s ‘Shootout at Wadala’ (2013), which starred John Abraham.
Raveena Tandon’s message
Raveena Tandon wrote, “Shocked to hear the shocking news of the untimely passing of dear Gups. Really really saddened.” She had worked with Sanjay Gupta in ‘Aatish: Feel the Fire’ (1994), ‘Khauff’ (2000) and ‘Jung’ (2000).
Dia Mirza’s post for Sanjay Gupta
Finding it difficult to comprehend that the director is no longer in this world, Dia wrote on her official handle, “Sanjay Gupta was a passionate filmmaker, an encyclopaedia of cinema, one of the most well-read, effortlessly stylish and deeply knowledgeable filmmakers I have known.”“I remember his extraordinary knowledge of cinema, his passion for storytelling and the sheer joy with which he spoke about films,” she added.Talking about the rich legacy the director left behind, she further penned, “But perhaps one of his greatest legacies will be the opportunities he created for so many young and emerging filmmakers. He believed in giving new voices a chance to tell their stories. Many of those he encouraged and empowered have gone on to become celebrated filmmakers themselves. What a beautiful legacy to leave behind. To not just tell stories but to make it possible for so many others to tell theirs.“Sharing her grief, Dia wrote, “The news of his passing has left us all shaken. How does one reconcile the memory of someone so vividly alive with the knowledge that they are suddenly gone? My heart goes out to Anu, their children, his family and everyone who loved him. May God give them the strength to bear this unimaginable loss.”“Rest in peace, Sanjay. Your stories, your generosity and the lives you touched will continue to carry a part of you forward. Om Shanti,” her heartfelt tribute concluded.
Here’s what others shared
Kunal Kohli said, “Don’t know how to process this news. #SanjayGupta RIP. Chatted with him little over a month ago. We were both on an awards show jury couple of years ago – we were equally quick to have an argument & a laugh about it later. You had many more films and many years to go. Prayers and strength to the family,” in the post.Neil Nitin Mukesh said he is “deeply saddened and shocked” by the death of Gupta. He wrote, “A powerhouse filmmaker we all loved and respected. Gone far too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Om Shanti.”Tusshar Kapoor uploaded a note on his X handle and said “Woke up to sad news about the unfortunate and sudden demise of my beloved director @_SanjayGupta.” He added, “Life is so unpredictable, though this man was a lesson learned in living life to the fullest! My deepest condolences to his family, RIP sir.”“Deeply saddened by this tragic news. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” Madhur Bhandarkar said.Lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir recalled his collaboration with the director. “We only worked together in two films, one of which was—’Kaabil’. In the time we spent together, I learned that Sanjay was not just an outstanding filmmaker, but also an incredible friend,” he wrote.“Tea after tea, poem after poem, those sessions would sometimes stretch on for hours. Very few people know that Sanjay himself was a poet of the highest caliber. He had no equal when it came to listening well and telling stories well. Those gatherings will be missed, my friend, farewell,” he added.
What happened at the residence
Sanjay Gupta died on October 30 at his home in Mumbai. According to the Mumbai Police, he reportedly slipped and fell, and suffered a head injury. All the family members were in the house at the time, but they were asleep, so he was found only on Saturday morning. The Versova Police have registered an accidental death report and are looking into the circumstances.
Sanjay Gupta’s film career
Gupta made his directorial debut with ‘Aatish: Feel the Fire’ in 1994. He later made films such as ‘Kaante’ (2002), ‘Musafir’ (2004), ‘Zinda’ (2006), ‘Shootout at Wadala’ (2013) and ‘Kaabil’ (2017). Many others also shared condolences on social media.
