Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/10/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Sanjay Gupta
14/12/2025
Sanjay Gupta posted a clarification after backlash over a tweet praising Dhurandhar and director Aditya Dhar. He explained that his comments were meant to say he did not see propaganda in the film, after the original post triggered strong online criticism.
06/10/2025
Sanjay Gupta criticized Indian television shows in an interview and social-media remarks, calling them poor in quality while praising YouTube as a better alternative for viewers. He tied the comment to his broader views on changing audience habits and the state of mainstream entertainment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian filmmaker, producer and screenwriter who works in Hindi films |
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| Known For | Hindi action-thriller and crime films, many of them adaptations or remakes of American and other foreign films |
| Notable Films | Aatish, Kaante, Kaabil, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Shootout at Wadala, Jazbaa, Karam, Zinda, Mumbai Saga |
| Frequent Collaborator | Actor Sanjay Dutt, with whom he has worked on eight films, and actor John Abraham |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Anu Lekhi |
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Family
| Spouse | Anu Lekhi |
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| Children | Son - Shivaansh Gupta, Daughter - Dalai Gupta |
Career
| Debut | Film Debut/Director: Aatish: Feel the Fire (1994) |
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| Notable Work | Zinda (2006), a neo-noir action thriller described by many as an unofficial remake of the South Korean film Oldboy |
| Recent Work | Mumbai Saga (2021), an action thriller starring John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sanjay Gupta is a versatile Indian filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter. | |
| 2. He made his debut in 1994 with the film Aatish: Feel the Fire, featuring Aditya Pancholi and Sanjay Dutt. | |
| 3. His movie Zinda (2006) was speculated to be inspired by the Korean film Oldboy. | |
| 4. Gupta has a profound passion for bikes and extreme biking. | |
| 5. In November 2019, he took on the role of Country Manager at Google India after serving as Managing Director at Star and Disney India. | |
| 6. In June 2021 he publicly denied reports of a Zinda sequel with Sanjay Dutt, calling them a false exclusive. |
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