The filmmaker’s wife has appealed to photographers to show compassion towards the family as they navigate a deeply personal loss.
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Sanjay Gupta’s wife speaks out after daughter’s viral video (PC: Twitter)
The sudden loss of a loved one can be difficult for any family, but dealing with grief in the public eye can make the experience even harderThis has been the situation for filmmaker Sanjay Gupta‘s family following his deathWhile tributes and messages of condolence poured in from the film industry, a video from his funeral also began circulating on social mediaThe clip drew attention for the reaction of his daughter towards photographersNow, his wife Anuradha Lekhi Gupta has spoken about the incident and appealed to the media and public to give their children space.
Sanjay Gupta’s wife addresses daughter’s viral video
Days after the video surfaced online, Anuradha issued a statement explaining the circumstances behind her children’s reactionsThe clip, which was reportedly recorded outside Sanjay’s funeral in Mumbai, showed his daughter Dalai making a middle-finger gesture towards paparazziThe video was shared by a paparazzi page and soon became a topic of discussion on social media.
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Anuradha explained that her children had grown up away from the spotlight and were not accustomed to the constant presence of camerasThe sudden attention from photographers during a deeply personal moment had left them distressedShe shared her statement through filmmaker Milap Zaveri and acknowledged that some reactions from the children may have been directed at members of the media.
“In their grief and anguish, some of their reactions may have been directed towards certain members of the mediaI sincerely regret any hurt this may have causedI humbly request everyone to understand these reactions for what they truly are – the expressions of grieving children struggling to come to terms with an irreparable loss.”
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Anuradha appeals to paparazzi to respect children’s privacy
In her statement, Anuradha also requested photographers and social media users to consider what her children are going through before sharing or circulating such videosShe urged everyone to excuse their reactions and understand that they are trying to cope with the loss of their father.
She further appealed to people to delete content related to her children that could leave lasting emotional scars on their young mindsAnuradha stressed the need for privacy, compassion and space so that the family can mourn without being subjected to further public scrutinyHer message was an appeal to treat the children with sensitivity rather than judge their behaviour during an extremely painful time.
This is SHOCKING
Not sure what happened, #SanjayGupta ‘s daughter seen showing middle finger to the media people ⚠️⚠️⚠️ https://t.co/hDGG1eoVdM
— Always Bollywood (@AlwaysBollywood) October 31, 2026
What happened to filmmaker Sanjay Gupta?
Sanjay Gupta passed away on the night of October 30, 2026, at the age of 57He reportedly suffered a fatal head injury after an accidental fallHis death came as a shock to people across the film industry, with several colleagues and friends remembering his contribution to cinema.
Gupta made his directorial debut with Aatish: Feel The Fire in 1994Over the years, he directed films such as Jung, Kaante, Musafir, Zinda, Dus Kahaaniyan, Shootout at Wadala, Kaabil, Mumbai Saga and The Miranda BrothersHis work across action dramas and crime stories earned him a distinct place in Hindi cinema.
