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Kaabil 2 Script Finished Before Director's Tragic Fall
1 Nov
Summary
- Sanjay Gupta had written a sequel script for 'Kaabil 2'.
- Both Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan had heard and liked the script.
- Gupta died unexpectedly after an accidental fall at his residence.
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has shared that a script for 'Kaabil 2' was completed by the late director Sanjay Gupta. Both Roshan and his son, Hrithik Roshan, had reviewed and approved the script. Their collaboration on this sequel was underway when Gupta tragically passed away on Friday night, November 2nd, 2026, after an accidental fall at his home in Versova.
Roshan described Gupta, who was 59, as a close friend and a skilled technician with a strong understanding of commercial filmmaking. He lauded Gupta's direction of the original 'Kaabil,' noting that the director's technical expertise and collaborative spirit made the film a success. Gupta also contributed to the 'Krrish' franchise.
Gupta's untimely demise has left a void in the industry, with many, including filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, expressing shock and grief. Gupta's last rites were performed on Saturday evening, November 3rd, 2026, in Versova. The Mumbai Police have registered the incident as an accidental death due to a head injury sustained from the fall.
