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Mika Singh Mourns Sanjay Gupta: ‘You Were My Godfather’
Mika Singh paid an emotional tribute to filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who died at 59, and recalled how the ‘Kaante’ maker gave him his first Bollywood break.
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“Mika Singh Mourns Sanjay Gupta: ‘You Were My Godfather’”
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31 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- Heartfelt tribute: Mika Singh called Sanjay Gupta’s death “one of the most shocking and heartbreaking days” of his life.
- First break: The singer credited the filmmaker with giving him his very first Bollywood break.
- The song that started it: ‘Ganpat’ from the 2007 film ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, produced by Gupta, helped Mika make his name in Hindi film music.
- Sudden loss: Sanjay Gupta died on October 30 at his Mumbai residence at the age of 59 after reportedly suffering a head injury from a fall.
- Three-decade legacy: His films include ‘Kaante’, ‘Musafir’, ‘Zinda’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’ and ‘Kaabil’.
Mika Singh is known for his loud, high-energy songs. On Friday, he was quiet and grieving.
The singer took to social media to share a picture with filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who died on October 30 at his Mumbai home at the age of 59. His tribute read less like a celebrity condolence message and more like a younger brother saying goodbye.
“Today has been one of the most shocking and heartbreaking days for me. My big brother, Sanjay Gupta Ji, a wonderful human being, a down-to-earth personality, and an incredible filmmaker, director and producer, has left us far too soon,” Mika wrote.
