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Anurag Kashyap Labels 90% Of Feminist Filmmakers As Frauds, Says ‘They Are All Posturing…’

Anurag Kashyap says 90% of feminist filmmakers are frauds. Anurag Kashyap opened up about feminist and socialist filmmakers, claiming that 90% of them are fraud. Anurag Kashyap, a maverick of modern Indian cinema, has redefined the boundaries of storytelling with his unique directorial vision and relentless pursuit of authenticity. From Gangs Of Wasseypur to Sacred Games, the film-maker has often found himself to be the topic of discussion, especially for his controversial opinions. Maintaining that trajectory, he recently called 90% of feminist film-maker, fraud. He addressed the topic during an event in Kolkata. The film-maker stated, “I firmly believe that every filmmaker should have the right to make every kind of film. I know most filmmakers personally, even the most problematic ones. The commercial filmmakers, the people behind films like KGF and Salaar, are of two kinds. There are the opportunists, and those who are very honest about only wanting to make money and make hit films.” He continued, “But the filmmakers who seem to be feminists, socialists, revolutionaries… Let me tell you that 90% …

Amit Shah’s aggressive posturing in Old Mysuru region puts onus on BJP’s Vokkaliga leaders to push agenda in Karnataka

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, State BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel, State Ministers C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Narayana Gowda, Gopalaiah, and others at the BJP Jana Sankalpa Yatra in Mandya on December 30, 2022. | Photo Credit: SRIRAM MA Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s aggressive posture against the Janata Dal (Secular) and his keenness to make inroads in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysore region has put the onus on the BJP’s Vokkaliga leaders in pursuing his agenda. Mr. Shah, who publicly attacked the opposition JD(S) during his recent visit to Karnataka, is believed to have told his party colleagues to desist from having a soft corner towards any party, including JD(S). This is being seen as a message, particularly to Vokkaliga leaders in the BJP, as several of them are seen as being ‘soft’ towards the JD(S). A large number of BJP’s Vokkaliga leaders are yet to individually evolve as leaders within the Vokkaliga community. This is being blamed for them not being aggressive against the JD(S). …