When Sanjay Gupta Recalled How Underworld Connections Became A Reason For His Divorce From Anu

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for directing Kaabil Shootout At Wadala and more, passed away at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife Anuradha (Anu) Lekhi Gupta and two children. But, their love story hit a rough patch in 2003 and they decided to go their separate ways.

Despite divorcing in 2003, Sanjay Gupta never stopped loving Anu and eventually remarried her in 2009 after years of trying to win her back.

When Sanjay Gupta recalled his divorce with wife Anu

In one of his last interviews with Hussain Zaidi, Sanjay Gupta revealed that his alleged underworld connections played a major role in his divorce from Anu.

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He shared that he would spend time in a friend's empty flat, waiting for calls related to the underworld. This continued for four to five months, leaving Anu suspicious that he was having an affair.

Sanjay Gupta said, "Because I cannot tell her where I am going. You are having an affair, she thought. I cannot tell her where I am going. I have to shield her from this."

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Sanjay admitted that while their marriage had other issues, the underworld episode was a major reason behind their separation.

How did Sanjay Gupta die?

Sanjay Gupta died at age 57 on October 30, 2026, after suffering a fatal head injury from a fall in his kitchen. Police registered an accidental death report and suspected a domestic kitchen fall led to the critical head trauma.