MUMBAI: Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passed away at his home in Mumbai on Friday night. Police officials said Gupta had a fall and suffered injuries. He was 57.




“Around midnight, Gupta had a fall in his house in Versova after losing his balance. He suffered a head injured and bled profusely. The filmmaker’s wife, two children and a maid live in the house. But they were all asleep as it was late in the night. The incident came to light only on Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at Cooper Hospital




His family has not expressed any suspicion or complaint. The body has been sent for an autopsy. Versova Police will record an accidental death case and probe further,” said zonal DCP Purushottam Karad.




The film fraternity expressed shock at Gupta's sudden passing and offered condolences. “Shocked beyond words.. can’t believe Sanjay Gupta is no more. Met him a few days ago at Mata ki Chowki at his residence,” tweeted film critic Taran Adarsh.




Gupta was known for films like Kaante and Shootout at Wadala.