New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Kaante-fame filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passed away at his residence after he slipped and hit his head, his director friend Milap Zaveri said. He was 59.

"It is true that he passed away. He fell and hit his head," Zaveri, who is one of Gupta's closest friends, told PTI.

"It's really shocking and sad. Just got the news that our dear friend an ace director Sanjay Gupta is no more. He passed due to a head injury at home. Another talent gone too soon," Ashoke Pandit posted on Instagram.

"He was a wonderful narrator, full of life persona & a passionate filmmaker. A great loss to our industry. Will miss you my friend. Condolences to his family & dear ones. Om Shaanti," he added

Sanjay Gupta was best known for making action-...