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Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane bring festival hit to YouTube on July 15

Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane bring festival hit to YouTube on July 15

Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane are joining hands to champion independent storytelling with Incognito, an acclaimed psychological thriller that will premiere on July 15. The short film will also mark the launch of Oh Flip Shorts, a new YouTube channel dedicated exclusively to premium short films. Backed by producer Ranjan Singh and curated by Kashyap, the platform aims to give emerging filmmakers a space to showcase original stories, with one new curated short premiering every month. Written and directed by Ravi Muppa, Incognito stars Vikram Singh, Ayushi Nema and Dev Chauhan. Before its digital release, the film enjoyed an impressive international festival run, screening at more than 20 festivals, including the Oscar-qualifying Palm Springs International ShortFest. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Anurag Kashyap reviews Naslen’s Mollywood Times as team faces FIR over alleged screening of scenes not approved by CBFC

Anurag Kashyap reviews Naslen’s Mollywood Times as team faces FIR over alleged screening of scenes not approved by CBFC

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was all praise for a recent Malayalam release, Mollywood Times. Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak and starring Naslen, the film was released in theatres on June 5. Even as the film’s team faces an FIR over the alleged screening of scenes not permitted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Anurag showered the film with love. Anurag Kashyap reviewed Naslen’s Mollywood Times on Letterboxd. Anurag Kashyap’s review of Mollywood Times Anurag posted his review for Mollywood Times on Letterboxd and rated it four stars. His review of the film read: “A post Internet/social media’s cinephile filmmakers wet dream is this film. A lot of truth and a lot of idealism . The articulation of it all from the filmmaker that Abhinav sunder Nayak is only going to get sharper with time. This is how it all is but the wee bit of romanticism of it all is what we wish. Loved the film.” The FIR on Mollywood Times team On June 18, news broke that the police had registered a case …

Anurag Kashyap says ban on Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has made more people want to watch it: ‘Now I’ll have to watch’

Anurag Kashyap says ban on Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has made more people want to watch it: ‘Now I’ll have to watch’

After facing a three-year censorship battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj premiered on ZEE5 on Friday, only to be taken down from the streaming platform just two days after it started streaming, without any official explanation. Anurag Kashyap on Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj ban. Anurag on Satluj Many have objected to the treatment of Diljit’s film, and recently filmmaker Anurag Kashyap took to Instagram to show his support for the film. He also shared that, in his view, banning the film has only made people more curious about it, with more and more viewers now wanting to watch it. Taking to Instagram, Anurag wrote, “The thing about banning something is that the more you ban something, the more people want to watch it. I was not even planning to watch this film but now I will have to watch to understand why it got banned.” Ram Gopal Varma reviews Satluj Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma also shared his review of the Diljit Dosanjh film on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Just …

Satluj row: Anurag Basu says he never thought Honey Trehan would face what Jafar Panahi faced in Iran

Satluj row: Anurag Basu says he never thought Honey Trehan would face what Jafar Panahi faced in Iran

Satluj arrived on ZEE5 India on July 3, only to be taken down two days later, leaving many viewers surprised. Actor Diljit Dosanjh even urged those who had already downloaded the film to share it with others, saying it now belongs to the audience. Amid this, writer-director Anurag Basu has expressed his opinion on the issue, comparing the setback that Honey is facing with Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who is sentenced to a year in prison. Honey Trehan’s film row has made Anurag Basu recall what Jafar Panahi is facing in Iran. What Anurag said Anurag Basu took to his X account and wrote, “#Satluj I never thought a day would come when Honey Trehan would face what Jafar Panahi faced in Iran.” Anurag has made several feature films in Hindi, including Gangster, Barfi!, Ludo and last year’s Metro in Dino. About Panahi’s sentence in Iran In 2025, Iran sentenced Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over “propaganda activities” against the country. The sentence includes …

Anurag Kashyap recalls Ashutosh Gowariker returning bald after Lagaan shoot: ‘He went with a full head of hair’

Anurag Kashyap recalls Ashutosh Gowariker returning bald after Lagaan shoot: ‘He went with a full head of hair’

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker‘s Lagaan has completed 25 years this year. More than two decades after Lagaan redefined Indian cinema and earned an Academy Award nomination, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has reflected on what made the film feel special long before it reached theatres. Recalling the buzz surrounding the ambitious period drama, Anurag said the scale of the production, director Ashutosh Gowariker’s dedication, and the use of sync sound, a rarity in Hindi cinema at the time, convinced many within the industry that something extraordinary was being made. Anurag Kashyap says Ashutosh Gowariker had hair before Lagaan. Anurag Kashyap recalls anecdotes about Lagaan In a chat with Aamir Khan Productions, Anurag shared a hilarious anecdote about why Lagaan stood out for him even before the release and said, “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. The first thing was the way they were shooting the film. We heard that they were doing sync sound, and sync sound …

‘I’ll build a temple for you’: Imtiaz Ali reveals Anurag Kashyap’s wild promise to him | Bollywood News

‘I’ll build a temple for you’: Imtiaz Ali reveals Anurag Kashyap’s wild promise to him | Bollywood News

4 min readKochiJun 23, 2026 02:23 PM IST After a slow start at the box office, director Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga is now soaring and inching closer to the Rs 50 crore mark worldwide. During a recent interview, the veteran filmmaker spoke fondly about his colleagues in the industry who have been promoting his movie even without him asking. Mentioning that his longtime friend, Anurag Kashyap, has been promoting Main Vaapas Aaunga more than his own film, Bandar, Imtiaz revealed that the Gangs of Wasseypur director has vowed to build a temple for him if he makes “three good films.” He also expressed his gratitude to actors Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurrana for selflessly sharing social media posts about his movie. How Ayushmann Khurrana, Alia Bhatt surprised Imtiaz Ali Recalling Ayushmann sharing a video of himself singing a cover version of the song “Tere Paas Mein” from Main Vaapas Aaunga, Imtiaz said during an appearance on Yuvaa’s Be A Man Yaar podcast, “The way he has sung the song… I was so moved. I …

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

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 …

Imtiaz Ali is moved by industry’s support for Main Vaapas Aaunga, shares Anurag Kashyap’s hilarious message amid success

Imtiaz Ali is moved by industry’s support for Main Vaapas Aaunga, shares Anurag Kashyap’s hilarious message amid success

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is back with another romantic drama, Main Vaapas Aaunga, which has been winning the hearts of audiences. While the film got off to a slow start at the box office, positive word of mouth has contributed to a significant rise in collections during its second week. Not only audiences and critics, but several members of the film industry have also showered the film with praise. Imtiaz has now reacted to industry figures promoting and praising his film, revealing that the support has deeply moved him. Imtiaz Ali expressed gratitude to industry people for supporting Main Vaapas Aaunga. Imtiaz Ali reacts to industry’s support for Main Vaapas Aaunga Speaking on Yuvaa’s Be A Man Yaar podcast, Imtiaz said he feels overwhelmed to see people finding their own stories in his film. He added that many are encouraging others to watch the film in cinemas and said he is grateful to those who are promoting it voluntarily. Talking about the industry’s response, he said, “People like Shekhar Kapur are calling me and asking, ‘What’s …

Anurag Kashyap ‘threatened to smash my head’: Dharma employee wants a chapter in his book | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap ‘threatened to smash my head’: Dharma employee wants a chapter in his book | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 04:33 PM IST Publishing house Penguin Random House India recently announced the procurement of a new book on filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. The book will be co-authored by film journalist Naman Ramachandran and Kashyap himself. After the latest revelation, producer and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions employee Somen Mishra recalled a shocking incident about Anurag on social media, and joked that it should be a chapter in the upcoming book. Reacting to Penguin Random House India’s announcement post, Somen took to his X handle and wrote in a tweet, “If it doesn’t have the chapter on AK threatening to come to my house and smash my head on the wall, it’s not worth it.” “We’re thrilled to announce the acquisition of a major new book on Anurag Kashyap, co-authored by Naman Ramachandran and Kashyap himself. An intimate portrait of the filmmaker and a lens on two decades of Indian cinema,” the publishing house’ announcement read. If it doesn’t have the chapter on AK threatening to come to my house and smash …

Karan Johar’s colleague says Anurag Kashyap ‘threatened to smash my head’, wants this episode in book on filmmaker

Karan Johar’s colleague says Anurag Kashyap ‘threatened to smash my head’, wants this episode in book on filmmaker

Recently, Penguin Random House India announced the acquisition of a major new book on filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, co-authored by film journalist Naman Ramachandran and Kashyap himself. Reacting to the announcement, producer and Dharma Productions executive Somen Mishra recalled a humorous incident involving the filmmaker and joked that he hopes the episode finds a place in the upcoming book. Somen Mishra recalls Anurag Kashyap threatening him. Somen Mishra reacts to book on Anurag Kashyap Somen took to X and responded to Penguin Random House India’s post, which read, “We’re thrilled to announce the acquisition of a major new book on Anurag Kashyap, co-authored by Naman Ramachandran and Kashyap himself. An intimate portrait of the filmmaker and a lens on two decades of Indian cinema.” Reacting to the announcement, Somen wrote, “If it doesn’t have the chapter on AK threatening to come to my house and smash my head on the wall, it’s not worth it.” His post immediately caught the attention of social media users, who were left curious about the story behind the remark. One …