Television actor Rohit Bose Roy has paid an emotional tribute to filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, saying the director's sudden passing marks the end of a major chapter of his life. Sharing a nostalgic photograph with the Kaante maker on his social media handle, Roy reflected on the bond the two shared over decades of collaboration and friendship.

Rohit Bose Roy's Heartfelt Farewell

In a deeply personal note, Roy wrote: 'Today I didn't lose one person… I lost my friend, my brother, my partner in crime, my guru et al… Today marks the end of a major chapter of my life. A chapter that we used to reminisce about every single time we met…'

He continued: 'Who will I whine to now? Who will call me and say block your dates at my very lowest?? Who will stand at the table and feed me till I can eat no more… Who will discuss cinema with a passion that only you had… WHO will send me emotional messages at 11 pm and tell me it's all good and that we will create history again soon! Gups, not fair… not fair at all… RIP my brother … I'm sure you are spreading the cheer where you are already.'

A Long Creative Partnership

Roy and Sanjay Gupta collaborated on several notable Hindi film projects over nearly two decades. Their shared filmography includes Kaante (2002), Plan (2004), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Kaabil (2017), and Mumbai Saga (2021). The breadth of that list — spanning action thrillers and commercial dramas — reflects how central Gupta was to Roy's career trajectory.

Industry Colleagues React

Actor R. Madhavan also expressed his grief in the comments, writing: 'Totally heartbroken and speechless. I don't know what or even how to say…. My heartfelt condolences to you and all in the family bro. Maybe ride in eternal peace in the heavens bro.'

Television actor Karan Patel penned a tribute that offered a rare glimpse into Gupta's generosity behind the scenes: 'Will always Miss you sanjay sir. For doing favours on me that no one still knows off and i promise to tell them of your big hearted decisions that you made when I needed something to hold on to before letting go and you changed my life for the better without even trying to do it, that's the trait that makes you the best person, guru, friend, director and the more important positions of a husband and an amazing father. Love you Gups!'

Who Was Sanjay Gupta

Sanjay Gupta was one of Mumbai's most recognisable commercial filmmakers, known for gritty, stylised crime dramas that blended Bollywood sensibility with international influences. Kaante, widely considered his signature work, drew comparisons to Hollywood heist films and became a cult favourite. His later outings — including Shootout at Lokhandwala and Mumbai Saga — cemented his reputation as a filmmaker with a distinct visual grammar. Beyond the screen, tributes from Roy, Patel, and Madhavan paint a picture of a man who was as valued off-camera as on it.

The outpouring of grief from across the Hindi film and television industry underscores the scale of the loss. As colleagues continue to share memories, Gupta's body of work — and the personal bonds he forged — will remain his most enduring legacy.