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Ashutosh Gowariker went to shoot Lagaan with full head of hair, returned bald: Anurag Kashyap

Ashutosh Gowariker went to shoot Lagaan with full head of hair, returned bald: Anurag Kashyap

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4 min readMumbaiJun 23, 2026 01:03 PM IST Lagaan remains a seminal film. Even 25 years after its release, the film continues to enchant, entertain, and engage audiences. Made against seemingly impossible odds, it went on to change the syntax of storytelling. It is also a film that has inspired and influenced several filmmakers, including Anurag Kashyap. ‘Ashutosh Gowariker returned bald after shooting’ Recently, speaking to the Instagram account of Aamir Khan Productions, the filmmaker opened up about why the film holds such a special place in his heart. He said jokingly, “What stood out for me before even watching the film, Ashu (Ashutosh Gowariker) went to Kutch to shoot with a head full of hair, came back bald.” He then added, “First thing was the way they were shooting the film. We heard that they were doing sync sound, and sync sound was something that was absent at that time. I think it restarted with Lagaan, and Dil Chahta Hai.” Kashyap said the film’s technical and production approach had a profound impact on him …

Nikhil Dwivedi calls Bandar director Anurag Kashyap ‘difficult’: ‘Wanted different ending’ | Bollywood News

Nikhil Dwivedi calls Bandar director Anurag Kashyap ‘difficult’: ‘Wanted different ending’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 4, 2026 08:10 PM IST Many people from the film industry have described filmmaker Anurag Kashyap as a ‘difficult’ person to work with. In a recent interview, actor-turned-producer Nikhil Dwivedi, whose upcoming film Bandar has been helmed by Anurag, admitted that the director can sometimes be ‘difficult’ because he is ‘very passionate.’ During a chat with Vickey Lalwani, Nikhil recalled approaching Anurag to read the script of Bandar. “I got the script written from Sudip and just sent it to Anurag to read and give his opinion. He read the script, called me, and said that he will only direct it. He chose me, I didn’t choose him. He is a difficult director. He is very passionate about his beliefs. My writers are equally passionate about their beliefs, even I am too. If passionate people are working on a project, they will always have debates on the creative aspects of the film, which I think is the best thing,” he shared. The producer continued, “You have to understand that all …

Anurag Kashyap on the current state of the film industry: ‘I am fed up with making films’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap on the current state of the film industry: ‘I am fed up with making films’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 16, 2026 12:06 PM IST Anurag Kashyap, whose films have often premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, most recently Kennedy in 2023, is back at the festival once again. However, this time, he hasn’t come with a film; he’s here to understand the changing landscape of cinema. ‘I’m fed up with making films’ In a recent conversation with Sucharita Tyagi, Kashyap said, “I am here to figure out a lot of things. I am very fed up with making films. On one hand, there is AI. And with the current state of the film industry… I don’t know what is being made, or why it is being made. So I’ve come here because this isn’t a problem particular to India. Filmmakers across the world are facing it, even in Hollywood, everywhere.” He added, “There are 11 new filmmakers making their debut in competition, and that’s why I’ve come. I wanted to understand what these new filmmakers are doing. I’ve been watching a lot of their work, and it’s actually been very …

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 11, 2026 04:09 PM IST Anurag Kashyap has reacted to his name being mentioned in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files. Known for his outspoken nature, the filmmaker responded with humour after being named alongside prominent personalities like Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking and said that it is easy for people to use his name for clickbait because many are quick to believe anything written about him. In an interview with Mid-Day, Anurag said, “We were recently talking about Mr Ambani and Mr Modi’s names appearing in the Epstein files. That file also mentions my name. It is there in a random email. We often receive invites from places like Harvard and Yale. I have no idea about this because I have never even been to Beijing. I had gone to Shanghai in 2014 for a recce for the film Bombay Velvet. I was like, ‘Kya baat hai, kya company hai meri.’” He added, “Recently someone questioned me about the Epstein files and I said, ‘The thing is, my name is clickbait and …

Sunny Leone on her protective, ‘mama bear’ bond with Anurag Kashyap

Sunny Leone on her protective, ‘mama bear’ bond with Anurag Kashyap

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 18, 2026 05:31 PM IST Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is finally set for release this Friday on Zee-5, nearly three years after its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film can be read as an exploration of existential crisis, centered on a hitman navigating a deeply personal and morally fractured terrain. It features a powerful lead performance by Rahul Bhatt, alongside an equally surreal turn by Sunny Leone, who plays the mysterious and emotionally troubled Charlie. Ever since it was announced that Kashyap would be teaming up with Sunny, the project generated significant buzz. Many were curious to see what kind of performance the acclaimed auteur would draw from her. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, the actress opened up about the process and the pressure she felt working with such a renowned filmmaker. “First of all, I was extremely nervous. I wanted to do a good job and make him proud, make him feel like it was the correct decision, the right choice to choose me. We had …

Anurag Kashyap applauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘courage, patience’ for making Dhurandhar, says backlash against critics a ‘coordinated attack’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap applauds Aditya Dhar’s ‘courage, patience’ for making Dhurandhar, says backlash against critics a ‘coordinated attack’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 02:33 PM IST Anurag Kashyap was one of the many filmmakers from the Indian film industry who praised Dhurandhar upon its release while there was a small section that spoke about the divisive nature of the film. While he spoke about the two sequences that he had a “problem with”, he was largely supportive of the film. In a new interview with Sucharita Tyagi, Anurag spoke about Dhurandhar again and applauded Aditya Dhar’s “courage”. Talking about the severe backlash that many film critics faced after Dhurandhar, Anurag said that this was a “coordinated attack” and said that such things are not organic. Calling the attack on critics “uncalled for”, Anurag said that he was one of the few people from the industry, who shared the statement from Film Critics Guild about the “targeted attacks, harassment, and hate directed toward film critics”. He said that he was also questioned about his praise for Dhurandhar and he explained, “I said I pointed out the problematic things as well. Jo cheez galat …

‘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

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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 …

‘Ranbir Kapoor gets upset when I talk about Bombay Velvet’: Anurag Kashyap says he didn’t dare meet Ranbir-Anushka Sharma after film flopped | Bollywood News

‘Ranbir Kapoor gets upset when I talk about Bombay Velvet’: Anurag Kashyap says he didn’t dare meet Ranbir-Anushka Sharma after film flopped | Bollywood News

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A decade ago, Bombay Velvet was one of the most anticipated films of the year. The project promised a rare convergence of two distinct worlds: Anurag Kashyap, often hailed as the messiah of independent cinema, was making his first major leap into commercial filmmaking, while the film boasted a big studio backing and stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. However, the film turned out to be a major commercial disaster, so much so that Kashyap vowed never to make a film with stars again. The experience also strained his relationship with the lead actors, especially Ranbir Kapoor. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, Kashyap opened up about how Ranbir gets pissed off whenever the film comes up in the media. “I think Ranbir was very upset that, and he keeps saying, ‘Why do you keep talking about Bombay Velvet? Just ignore it. The film didn’t work, it didn’t work, but you don’t have to talk about it all the time.’ But people ask me questions all the time, how can I just ignore that?” …

Anurag Kashyap reveals Bombay Velvet was written for Ranveer Singh but studio sold it on Ranbir Kapoor’s name: “It took me a year to…’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap reveals Bombay Velvet was written for Ranveer Singh but studio sold it on Ranbir Kapoor’s name: “It took me a year to…’ | Bollywood News

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Ranveer Singh is riding high on the success of Dhurandhar, which has not only emerged as the highest-grossing film of his career but has also surpassed the box office collections of his immediate contemporary Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest hit, the 2023 blockbuster Animal. The milestone has reignited conversations around the long-standing comparison between the two actors, often viewed as the defining superstars of their generation. While the rivalry narrative has persisted for years, the truth is more nuanced. Over the past decade, Ranveer Singh surged ahead with a string of successful films, while Ranbir Kapoor experienced a comparatively uneven phase, marked by several box office disappointments. Among them was the highly ambitious Bombay Velvet, directed by Anurag Kashyap. Interestingly, in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, Anurag Kashyap revealed that Bombay Velvet was originally conceived with Ranveer Singh in mind. However, the studio backing the project pushed for Ranbir Kapoor instead. Recalling the change, Kashyap said, “The film was not a high-budget film initially. It was sold at a very high budget, and it took me time …

Anurag Kashyap says Boney Kapoor was so eager to sign him he offered to buy him any flat he wanted before Paanch’s release: ‘Point your finger at any building…’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap says Boney Kapoor was so eager to sign him he offered to buy him any flat he wanted before Paanch’s release: ‘Point your finger at any building…’ | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday, never had an easy start in the Hindi film industry. A boy from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, who grew up loving cinema, Anurag arrived in Mumbai in the early 1990s with dreams of making films — but his journey was anything but smooth. Many of the projects he wrote in his early years never materialised — some were shelved, while others were left incomplete after the director passed away. His first major breakthrough came in 1998 when he met Ram Gopal Varma, who was impressed by one of his earlier scripts titled Auto Narayan. Varma roped him in to co-write his now-iconic crime drama Satya (1998) along with actor-writer Saurabh Shukla. Around the same time, Anurag was also working closely with filmmaker Shivam Nair. It was during this period that Anurag came across case files on the Joshi-Abhyankar serial murders that took place in Pune in 1976. The story inspired him to write and direct his debut film, Paanch. However, the film …