Sanjay Gupta, known for his gangster dramas, wanted Vivek Oberoi to play Dawood Ibrahim in Shootout At Wadala, but Vivek declined, citing his desire for a more substantial role.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta reflects on the box office clash between Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, suggesting that the timing of their releases played a crucial role in the audience response.
Kaabil director Sanjay Gupta however has said that he does not agree that this will last. He said that when the euphoria of Gadar 2 and Jawan dies down, cinema halls will get empty again.