India, Oct. 31 -- Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, best known for directing films such as Kaante and Shootout at Wadala, has died at the age of 57, according to media reports. His death has prompted condolences from members of the film fraternity.

Gupta made his directorial debut with Aatish and went on to establish a distinct identity in Hindi cinema through crime dramas, action thrillers and stories centred on Mumbai's underworld.

His filmography includes Kaante (2002), Musafir (2004), Zinda (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Shootout at Wadala (2013), Jazbaa (2015) and Mumbai Saga (2021).

Kaante, featuring an ensemble cast, became one of his most recognised films. He later directed Shootout at Lokhandwala, based on the 1991 Mumbai polic...