The sudden demise of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has left his family, friends and the film industry devastated. Amid the grief, a video from his funeral went viral on social media, showing his daughter, Dalai, giving the middle finger to paparazzi gathered outside. The incident sparked mixed reactions online, with some criticising her gesture while others urged the media to respect the family’s privacy.
Now, Sanjay Gupta’s wife, Anuradha Lekhi Gupta, has issued a statement addressing the controversy and explaining the emotional circumstances behind her daughter’s reaction. She has also appealed to people to show compassion towards her children, who are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of their father.
Anuradha Lekhi Gupta Addresses the Viral Video
Filmmaker Milap Zaveri recently shared Anuradha’s statement on Instagram. In her message, she expressed gratitude to family members, friends, Sanjay’s fans and members of the media for their support and condolences during this difficult period.
Anuradha also spoke about the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death, stating that Sanjay suffered a fatal head injury after an accidental fall at his home.
“Sanjay loved his family and children immensely. Our children are adolescents who have suddenly lost their beloved father,” she wrote.
Addressing the criticism surrounding Dalai’s viral video, Anuradha explained that her children had grown up away from the public spotlight and were deeply distressed by the sudden presence of paparazzi during such a painful moment.
“Having grown up away from the glare of the limelight and the intrusive nature of paparazzi culture, they were deeply distressed by the sudden intrusion into their privacy at such a difficult time. In their grief and anguish, some of their reactions may have been directed towards certain members of the media. I sincerely regret any hurt this may have caused,” she stated.
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‘Please Allow Them the Privacy and Space They Need to Grieve’
Anuradha further urged people to understand her children’s reactions in the context of their grief. She appealed to the public to avoid judging them harshly and requested that the viral content be removed.
“I 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. I request you to kindly excuse them, and appeal to everyone to delete any content that may leave lasting emotional scars on their young minds,” she wrote.
She concluded by asking everyone to give her children the privacy, compassion and space they need to mourn their father.
The statement has brought attention to the challenges faced by families of public figures, particularly when deeply personal moments are captured and circulated online. While the video triggered debate, Anuradha’s message highlighted the emotional distress her children are experiencing following their father’s sudden death.
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About Sanjay Gupta’s Death
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for directing films such as Kaante, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Shootout at Wadala and Kaabil, passed away on October 30 at the age of 59.
According to the information shared by his family, Sanjay suffered a fatal head injury after accidentally falling at his Mumbai residence. His family discovered him the following morning and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.
His sudden demise has left the film industry shocked, with several actors and filmmakers expressing grief and remembering his contribution to cinema.
As the family continues to cope with the loss, Anuradha’s appeal serves as a reminder that behind the public attention are grieving children who need understanding and space during an exceptionally difficult time.
