Actor Vivek Oberoi on 1 November 2026 expressed profound shock and grief over the passing of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, describing the loss as deeply personal given their shared professional journey and cherished memories. Gupta, best known for directing 'Kaante', 'Shootout at Lokhandwala', and 'Kaabil', passed away on 30 October after reportedly collapsing in his kitchen and sustaining a head injury.

Vivek Oberoi's Tribute

Taking to Instagram, Oberoi 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. Having worked together, this news feels deeply personal.'

He added: 'Some news leaves you numb, and this is one of those moments. 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.'

Sanjay Dutt's Promise to Complete 'Kaante 2'

Among the most emotional responses came from actor Sanjay Dutt, who remembered Gupta as a close friend and vowed to honour his legacy by completing their planned project 'Kaante 2'. 'Gupts, my brother. I still cannot believe that you are gone. We have shared so much together — so many memories and so many years of friendship. You have always been family to me, and that will never change. I will miss you, our conversations and all the times we spent together,' Dutt said.

Industry Mourns a Distinctive Voice

Several prominent names from Bollywood paid tribute to the late filmmaker on social media, including Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, Kangana Ranaut, and Rakesh Roshan. The breadth of the response underscored Gupta's standing as a filmmaker who cultivated deep personal bonds alongside a commercially successful body of work.

Gupta built a reputation for gritty, ensemble crime dramas that occupied a distinctive niche in mainstream Hindi cinema. His films consistently drew major stars and often explored the underworld of Mumbai, earning him a loyal following both within the industry and among audiences.

A Sudden and Untimely Loss

According to reports, Gupta reportedly collapsed in his kitchen and suffered a head injury — a sudden end that left colleagues and collaborators in disbelief. The circumstances of his passing have only deepened the grief felt across the film fraternity.

With tributes still pouring in, the industry now awaits clarity on whether Sanjay Dutt's pledge to complete 'Kaante 2' will move forward as a formal tribute to the director's final vision.