Mumbai: The sudden demise of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has left the entire Bollywood industry deeply shocked. Several celebrities reached his residence to pay their last respects, and many were seen getting emotional while bidding farewell to the acclaimed director and producer.
Sanjay Gupta passed away on October 30 at the age of 57. His unexpected death left his friends, colleagues and fans heartbroken. Several film personalities, including Milap Zaveri, Ronit Roy, Rohit Roy, Fardeen Khan, Gulshan Grover, Javed Jaffrey, Rakesh Roshan and Ashok Pandit, arrived to pay tribute to the filmmaker.
Milap Zaveri Gets Emotional While Remembering His Mentor
Filmmaker Milap Zaveri was visibly shattered during Sanjay Gupta’s last rites. Videos from the farewell ceremony showed Milap breaking down in tears as he remembered the filmmaker who played an important role in his career.
Milap described Sanjay Gupta as his mentor, godfather, brother and friend. Sharing an emotional note, he recalled how Sanjay guided him when he was just 21 years old and helped him find opportunities in the film industry.
He wrote that Sanjay taught him that life is not only about flowers but also has thorns. Milap also remembered working with him on films like ‘Musafir’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’, ‘Plan’ and ‘Alibaug: The Miranda Brothers’.
Ronit Roy Struggles to Hold Back Tears
Actor Ronit Roy was also seen getting emotional while paying his final respects. According to reports, Ronit broke down multiple times and was comforted by people present at the venue. His brother Rohit Roy was also seen looking emotional and wiping away his tears.
Several other celebrities expressed their grief and remembered Sanjay Gupta as a filmmaker who created a unique identity with his stylish action films and stories based on crime and the Mumbai underworld.
Sanjay Gupta’s Long Association With Milap Zaveri
Milap Zaveri shared a special professional bond with Sanjay Gupta. He worked as a dialogue writer in Sanjay’s 2002 film ‘Kaante’, which became a major turning point in his career.
Later, Milap continued collaborating with him on projects including ‘Musafir’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ and ‘Shootout at Wadala’. Remembering their association, Milap announced that his upcoming film would be dedicated to Sanjay Gupta.
Sanjay Gupta’s Death Left Bollywood in Mourning
Sanjay Gupta reportedly died after suffering a fall at his Mumbai residence. An accidental death report has been registered by Versova Police, and an investigation is underway. Police have reportedly not found any suspicion of foul play in the initial probe.
Sanjay Gupta made his directorial debut with the 1994 film ‘Aatish: Feel the Fire’ starring Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Pancholi. He later became known for films like ‘Kaante’, ‘Musafir’, ‘Zinda’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’, ‘Kaabil’ and ‘Mumbai Saga’.
His collaboration with Sanjay Dutt remained one of the most talked-about partnerships in Bollywood, with films like ‘Musafir’, ‘Zinda’ and ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ becoming memorable parts of their careers.
Sanjay Dutt Pays Emotional Tribute
Actor Sanjay Dutt also shared an emotional tribute for his longtime friend. Sharing a picture from their film ‘Kaante’, he remembered their years-long friendship and wrote that he still could not believe Sanjay Gupta was no longer with them.
He said Sanjay Gupta was always a part of his family and that he would miss their conversations and the moments they shared together.
