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Anurag Kashyap reacts to controversy after being named in Epstein Files: ‘A random mail’

Anurag Kashyap reacts to controversy after being named in Epstein Files: ‘A random mail’

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has reacted coolly to the controversy surrounding his name appearing in the Epstein Files, making it clear that the claims do not bother him. He went on to dismiss the mention as nothing more than a “random mail”. Anurag Kashyap’s last directorial work to be released was Kennedy. Anurag on the name emerging in the Epstein Files Recently, Anurag joined an episode of Sit with Hitlist where he spoke about various aspects of his career and life. During the candid conversation, he also addressed some of the controversies linked to his name, including references in the Epstein Files and the Income Tax raid conducted at his residence. Asked about his name being mentioned in the controversial Epstein Files, he mentioned, “In a mail. In a random mail… We get invitations from Harvard, Yale, everywhere. I don’t know. I have never been to Beijing. I have been to Shanghai in China once before 2014, I played recce in Bombay.” He went on to joke that he sometimes thinks to himself, “Wow! What a …

‘I have no clue about this’: Anurag Kashyap on being named in Epstein files, says it’s ‘some random email’ | Bollywood News

‘I have no clue about this’: Anurag Kashyap on being named in Epstein files, says it’s ‘some random email’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiFeb 6, 2026 01:35 AM IST Over the past few days, the much-discussed and controversial Epstein Files, linked to the criminal activities of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, have been widely circulated across the internet, sparking global debate. The documents have led to the resurfacing of several prominent names, with suggestions of alleged associations or involvement, though many of these claims remain unverified. Indian film personalities have not remained untouched by the speculation. Earlier, filmmaker Mira Nair’s name had surfaced, and more recently, director Anurag Kashyap has been mentioned in connection with these files. According to unverified documents currently circulating online, Kashyap is allegedly referenced in an email as the “Bollywood guy” and a “Famous Bollywood director” who was purportedly involved in an event linked to Epstein, scheduled to take place in Beijing in 2017. A screenshot of this email has been widely shared on platforms such as Reddit and X. Kashyap, however, has categorically denied any association with Epstein or the event in question, dismissing the claims as baseless and attention-seeking. Speaking …

Anurag Kashyap, Mira Nair, Nandita Das named in Epstein Files: Why it doesn’t imply misconduct, close allegiance with the sex trafficker | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap, Mira Nair, Nandita Das named in Epstein Files: Why it doesn’t imply misconduct, close allegiance with the sex trafficker | Bollywood News

4 min readLos AngelesUpdated: Feb 5, 2026 06:10 PM IST A few familiar Indian names have cropped up recently in the Epstein Files, linked to the investigation involving millionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein put out in public domain by the US Department of Justice. Last Friday, three million additional pages of the Epstein Files were released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump on November 19, 2025. More than 2,000 videos and 1,80,000 images are included in the additional publication. Combined with prior releases, this makes the total production nearly 3.5 million pages. However, while some names that appear in the files may have close allegiance with Epstein’s criminal acts directly or indirectly, one can’t paint all names with that same brush. Particularly the three names from the Indian entertainment industry, which have surfaced in the Epstein Files, have rather remote associations with Epstein or even his close circle. If finer details are examined, here’s exactly where the names of these three Indian directors show up in …