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Mika Singh Calls Late Sanjay Gupta His ‘Godfather’ for First Bollywood Break
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:33 AM
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Singer Mika Singh paid tribute to the late filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, calling him his ‘Godfather’ and crediting him for his debut Bollywood opportunity.
Mika Singh, a popular Indian playback singer, recently expressed heartfelt gratitude towards the late filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, referring to him as his ‘Godfather’ in the music and film industry.
Singh said that Gupta was instrumental in launching his Bollywood career, giving him his first break with a song in one of Gupta’s movies, which helped establish Singh as a recognized voice in Hindi cinema.
The tribute was shared on Singh’s social media platform, where he posted a photo of the two together and wrote that Gupta’s mentorship and support shaped his professional journey.
Industry peers have also recalled Gupta’s role in nurturing emerging talent, underscoring his legacy as a mentor beyond his directorial work.
Singh said that Gupta was instrumental in launching his Bollywood career, giving him his first break with a song in one of Gupta’s movies, which helped establish Singh as a recognized voice in Hindi cinema.
The tribute was shared on Singh’s social media platform, where he posted a photo of the two together and wrote that Gupta’s mentorship and support shaped his professional journey.
Industry peers have also recalled Gupta’s role in nurturing emerging talent, underscoring his legacy as a mentor beyond his directorial work.