SRK, Abhishek-Aishwarya spotted at Sanjay Gupta’s prayer meet - WATCH
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A week after filmmaker Sanjay Gupta’s sudden demise, members of the film fraternity came together to pay their respects at a prayer meet held in his memory.A video from the private gathering has surfaced online, giving fans a glimpse of several Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
, who attended the service to pay their last respects to the filmmaker and offer their condolences to the family.
A video doing the rounds shows Abhishek and Ash in white, speaking with fellow industry insiders. The star couple were seen engaged in the conversation with others,
Shah Rukh
was seen making a brief appearance in the clip as he walked past with his manager. The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his film 'King', was seen rocking a beanie, jeans and a white tee.While SRK has not worked in a film directed by Sanjay Gupta, the two reportedly have a professional and personal history tied to the early days of their careers. Ash, on the other hand, worked with director Gupta on the 2015 action-thriller 'Jazbaa'. In fact, Ash's hubby, Abhishek even attended the director's funeral.
Jr Bachchan was spotted at the Crematorium with Rakesh Roshan, and Fardeen Khan, joining in the ceremony.Among those present at the prayer meet, was filmmaker Milap Zaveri, who appeared visibly overwhelmed with emotion as he remembered Gupta. In the video, Milap is seen teary-eyed while paying tribute to the late filmmaker, reflecting the grief and sense of loss surrounding his untimely passing.Sanjay Gupta passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 59, following an accidental fall at his Versova residence in Mumbai.
According to preliminary police findings, the filmmaker reportedly lost his balance in the kitchen area of his home and sustained a severe head injury. As his family members were asleep at the time, the incident came to light only the following morning. He was subsequently rushed to Cooper Hospital, where he was declared dead.His last rites were performed at the Versova crematorium on October 31. His son Shivansh and daughter Dalai lit the funeral pyre as family members and close associates bid him farewell.Gupta was known for directing and producing several popular films, including ‘Kaante’, ‘Musafir’, ‘Zinda’, ‘Shootout at Wadala’, ‘Jazbaa’, ‘Kaabil’ and ‘Mumbai Saga’. His distinctive filmmaking style and contribution to the industry earned him a place among Bollywood's recognised filmmakers.His sudden demise sent shockwaves through the film fraternity, with several actors, directors and industry collaborators expressing their grief and remembering him for his cinematic work, personal warmth and generosity.
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