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Sanjay Gupta Dies After Accidental Mumbai Bathroom Fall

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, 57, died from a head injury after falling in his Mumbai bathroom.
Versova police recorded the October 30, 2026 incident as accidental, noting no foul play.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed Gupta’s death on Instagram, calling him an ace director.
Friend Milap Zaveri said Gupta hit his head in the fall.
Gupta’s notable works include Kaante, Kaabil, Shootout at Wadala and 2024’s The Miranda Brothers.

History

On March 31 1993, Brandon Lee was fatally shot on the set of The Crow when a .44 Magnum revolver loaded with a dummy round lodged a bullet that a blank then propelled, killing the 28-year-old actor. The accident halted production, prompting Miramax to inject $8 million to finish the film, which later grossed $94 million and spurred industry safety reforms.

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On March 31 1993, Brandon Lee was fatally shot on the set of The Crow when a .44 Magnum revolver loaded with a dummy round lodged a bullet that a blank then propelled, killing the 28-year-old actor. The accident halted production, prompting Miramax to inject $8 million to finish the film, which later grossed $94 million and spurred industry safety reforms.

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