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Shocked, heartbroken: Vivek Oberoi remembers filmmaker Sanjay Gupta

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 1, 2026 6:11:31 PM IST
Actor Vivek Oberoi expressed his grief over the sudden death of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, saying the news came as a personal loss to him. The two had worked together in the 2007 film Shootout At Lokhandwala.

Vivek shared a post on his X account to share his grief over the filmmakers death. Recalling their time working together, the actor said the news was difficult to accept and that he would always remember the moments they shared.

In his post, Vivek wrote, I am deeply shocked and heartbroken by the sudden and untimely demise of Sanjay Gupta. This loss is truly unimaginable and very difficult to process.

Sharing how the news had affected him, the actor said that losing someone with whom he had shared a professional journey and personal memories was never easy. Vivek also remembered the time he spent working with Gupta and sent his condolences to the filmmakers family and loved ones.

Having worked together, this news feels deeply personal. It is never easy to accept the loss of someone you have shared a journey, conversations and memories with. Some news leaves you numb, and this is one of those moments.

https://x.com/vivekoberoi/status/2116799470184931497?s=20

I will always cherish the time we spent working together. You will be missed, Sanjay. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May God give them the strength to cope with this irreparable loss. Rest in peace. Om Shanti, he added.

Sanjay Gupta, known for directing films such as Aatish, Kaante, Shootout At Lokhandwala and Mumbai Saga, passed away on Saturday morning after sustaining a head injury at his residence in Mumbai.

His last rites were performed at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on Saturday evening. Several members of the film industry, including Abhishek Bachchan, Rakesh Roshan, Rajat Bedi, Harshvardhan Rane, Meezaan Jafri, Naved Jaffrey, Rahul Dev, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajpal Yadav and Fardeen Khan, attended the funeral. Actor Sanjay Dutt, who shared a long association with the filmmaker, also paid tribute to him.

Gupta was known for his work in action and crime thriller films. His filmography included Jung, Kaante, Shootout At Lokhandwala, Shootout At Wadala, Kaabil and Mumbai Saga.

His last directorial venture was The Miranda Brothers, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Meezaan Jafri, which was released in 2024. He was also associated with the film Visfot as a producer, featuring Fardeen Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. (ANI)

 
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