Anurag Kashyap: News

Born on September 10, 1987, Indian film director, writer, editor, producer, and actor Anurag Kashyap has several accolades and awards under his belt. Born in Gorakhpur, he graduated from Hans Raj College in New Delhi. After arriving in Mumbai in 1993, Kashyap had to struggle to make ends meet. In the initial days of his career, Kashyap worked with film director Sriram Raghavan, in a short TV series titled, ‘Auto Narayan’ based on the life of gangster Gowri Shankar, which later got scrapped. He got his breakthrough in 1998 with Ram Gopal Verma’s movie ‘Satya’ as a screenwriter. The movie was critically and commercially lauded, and is considered to be amongst the finest movies of the Indian film industry. Kashyap made his directorial debut with ‘Paanch,' which was based on the 1976 Joshi-Abhyankar serial murder case. The movie ran into trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification over violence, drug abuse and language, depicted in the movie. It was cleared by CBFC in 2003, but it never got a theatrical release due to some problems faced by the producer. Kashyap’s first universally acclaimed movie is ‘Black Friday’ (2004), which was based on Hussain Zaidi’s novel about the 1993 Bombay bombings. As of 2021, Kashyap has directed over 15 movies some of which were blockbuster hits, including ‘Dev.D’ (2009), ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ (2012), and ‘Manmarziyaan’ (2018). He has also directed the Netflix series, ‘Sacred Games.’ He was married to actor Kalki Koechlin (2009-2015). In 2021, the Income Tax Department said that it found tax discrepancies of Rs. 300 crore with his production firm Phantom Films. At least 28 locations in Mumbai and Pune were raided in connection with the case, on March 3, 2021.

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20 Dec 2024

Vijay Sethupathi

'Maharaja' beats 'Baahubali 2' in China—now 10th biggest Indian grosser

Vijay Sethupathi's action thriller Maharaja has set a new record by becoming the highest-grossing South Indian film in China.

08 Dec 2024

Radhika Apte

'Saali Mohabbat': Tisca Chopra's directorial debut to challenge patriarchy

Tisca Chopra, who has helmed Saali Mohabbat, recently opened up about her experiences during the film's premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

08 Dec 2024

Aaliyah kashyap

Aaliyah Kashyap's pre-wedding festivities begin: Who's her would-be husband, Shane

The pre-wedding celebrations of Aaliyah Kashyap, daughter of ace filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, have officially begun. She is all set to marry her long-time boyfriend Shane Gregoire. The couple got engaged in 2023 after dating for more than four years.

03 Dec 2024

Salman Khan

After Shalini Passi, Anurag Kashyap joining 'Bigg Boss 18': Report

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is all set to enter the Bigg Boss 18 house as a special guest. However, he will be bringing his trademark frankness and candid personality along with him.

01 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Maharaja' earns nearly ₹20cr in China within 2 days!

The Tamil film Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Saminathan and featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, Abhirami, and Mamta Mohandas, has taken the Chinese box office by storm.

29 Nov 2024

Mumbai

When Kalki struggled to find house post-divorce from Anurag Kashyap

Acclaimed actor Kalki Kanmani recently opened up about her struggles to find a house on rent in Mumbai after her divorce from filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in 2015.

27 Nov 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Love & War': Ranbir-Alia's retro looks from Bhansali's film leaked

Recently, behind-the-scenes photos of actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt from the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's forthcoming film Love & War have made their way online.

25 Nov 2024

Aditya Srivastava

'Paanch': Anurag Kashyap's controversial debut film to release in 2025

Anurag Kashyap, known for his path-breaking films like Black Friday, No Smoking, Dev.D, Gulaal, and Gangs Of Wasseypur, is finally witnessing his directorial debut Paanch (2003) reaching the audience.

15 Nov 2024

China

'Maharaja': Vijay Sethupathi's revenge drama set to hit Chinese theaters

The Tamil film Maharaja, featuring Vijay Sethupathi and directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, will be released in Chinese theaters on November 29.

11 Nov 2024

Bahraich

How police nabbed Baba Siddique's murder accused after a month

Shiv Kumar Gautam, the main accused in the murder of Maharashtra politician Baba Siddique, was arrested from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

06 Nov 2024

Bihar

Remembering Sharda Sinha: Voice of Bhojpuri folk music

Revered folk and playback singer Sharda Sinha passed away on Tuesday (November 5) in Delhi. She was 72.

25 Sep 2024

Abhay Deol

When Anurag Kashyap got slapped for 'vulgar' 'Dev D' script

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently shared some intriguing anecdotes about his cult 2009 film Dev D at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

05 Sep 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Why Nawazuddin Siddiqui initially disliked 'Gangs of Wasseypur'

Acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently revealed his initial scepticism about the 2012 film Gangs of Wasseypur.

28 Aug 2024

Manoj Bajpayee

'Gangs of Wasseypur' v/s 'RHTDM': Which re-release will you watch

Mark your calendars for Friday (August 30), as classic films return to theaters!

19 Aug 2024

Instagram

Rapper Hanumankind to debut in Aashiq Abu's film, 'Rifle Club'

Sooraj Cherukat, popularly known as Hanumankind, is set to make his acting debut in Aashiq Abu's upcoming movie, Rifle Club.

18 Aug 2024

Upcoming Movies

'Rifle Club': Rapper Hanumankind looks fierce in character poster

The character poster for internationally famous rapper Hanumankind's role in Aashiq Abu's upcoming film, Rifle Club, has been released.

12 Aug 2024

Malayalam

Anurag Kashyap, GV Prakash collaborate for 8-part thriller series: Report

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and musician-actor GV Prakash Kumar are reportedly in discussions to collaborate on an eight-part thriller web series.

29 Jul 2024

Bobby Deol

Anurag Kashyap to direct Bal Thackeray's grandson in next: Report

Renowned director Anurag Kashyap is reportedly joining forces with Amazon Prime Video for a fresh thriller movie.

23 Jul 2024

Gulshan Devaiah

Anurag Kashyap to produce children's film 'Little Thomas' starring Gulshan-Rasika

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is shifting gears once again, as he is set to produce the upcoming children's film titled Little Thomas.

14 Jul 2024

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has this condition before signing new web series

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who made his debut in the OTT world with the sensational series Sacred Games, spoke to OTTplay about the show's lasting impact on pop culture and his association with the digital world thereafter.

08 Jul 2024

Aaliyah kashyap

'Refused to attend Ambani wedding; it's a circus': Aaliyah Kashyap

Every celebrity in India currently seems eager to attend the grand wedding of billionaire heir Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant—whether they have an invitation or not.

08 Jul 2024

Netflix

Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' set for Netflix release on this date

The Tamil film Maharaja, featuring Vijay Sethupathi, has garnered over ₹65 crore since its June 14, 2024 release.

05 Jul 2024

Huma Qureshi

Nawazuddin Siddiqui almost walked away from 'Gangs of Wasseypur'

In a recent interview with IndiaToday, acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared his initial skepticism toward the script of his career-best film Gangs of Wasseypur, dismissing it as "bakwas" (nonsense).

29 Jun 2024

Gulshan Devaiah

Why John Abraham rejected Anurag Kashyap's movie about bad actor

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently shared an intriguing anecdote about a film role he proposed to actor John Abraham.

29 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia

Anurag Kashyap spent a night in lock-up for this reason

In a recent interview with Samay Raina on his YouTube channel, renowned Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap disclosed a transformative experience from his past.

22 Jun 2024

Animal

Anurag Kashyap defends Sandeep Vanga; calls out bias against Ranbir

When filmmaker Anurag Kashyap posted a photo with Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, calling him a "misunderstood" filmmaker, it shocked many on social media.

21 Jun 2024

Abhay Deol

Anurag Kashyap-Abhay Deol rift: Director says 'too much truth there'

In a recent interview, acclaimed filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap discussed his strained relationships with actors Abhay Deol and Pankaj Jha.

19 Jun 2024

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

'We aren't friends': Nawazuddin Siddiqui clarifies relationship with Anurag Kashyap

In a recent interview with Indian Express, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui spilled the beans on his relationship with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.

15 Jun 2024

Box Office

Box office: Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' makes strong debut with ₹4.50cr

The action-thriller Maharaja, featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap, made a robust debut at the box office, raking in a staggering ₹4.50cr on its opening day on Friday.

15 Jun 2024

Gulshan Devaiah

Anurag Kashyap reveals being 'ghosted' by two actors he launched

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, celebrated for his cult classics like Black Friday and Gangs of Wasseypur, recently disclosed that two actors he launched have ceased communication with him.

14 Jun 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Anurag Kashyap reveals Christopher Nolan's ordeal while shooting in India

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap does not mince his words.

11 Jun 2024

Abhay Deol

Anurag Kashyap fires back at Abhay Deol's 'Dev.D' criticism

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has addressed actor Abhay Deol's recent critique of their joint venture, Dev.D.

10 Jun 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Anurag Kashyap criticizes India's lack of support for independent cinema

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has vehemently expressed dissatisfaction with the Indian government's lack of support for independent cinema.

07 Jun 2024

Disney+ Hotstar

'Bad Cop' trailer: Anurag Kashyap, Gulshan Devaiah promise suspense, entertainment 

Disney+ Hotstar released the trailer for its upcoming crime thriller series, Bad Cop, on Friday.

05 Jun 2024

Shah Rukh Khan

'Impossible to make film with Shah Rukh Khan': Anurag Kashyap 

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently revealed his hesitation to collaborate with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, attributing it to the immense pressure from fans of big stars.

05 Jun 2024

Bollywood

Zoya Hussain lost roles due to less social media followers

Zoya Hussain, acclaimed for her performance in Anurag Kashyap's Mukkabaaz, has made a shocking revelation: she was "dropped" from certain projects due to her "limited" Instagram followers.

02 Jun 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Sunny Leone says 'Kennedy' will release on OTT 'very soon'

Sunny Leone, the co-lead actor in the film Kennedy, has spoken about the film's possible release in India.

31 May 2024

Disney+ Hotstar

Anurag Kashyap, Gulshan Devaiah star in Disney+ Hotstar's 'Bad Cop'

Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap alongside actor Gulshan Devaiah are set to star in the new Disney+ Hotstar series Bad Cop.

19 May 2024

Bobby Deol

Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad join Bobby in Anurag Kashyap's next

Anurag Kashyap has reportedly commenced shooting for his latest thriller in Mumbai, with Bobby Deol in the lead role.

19 May 2024

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah expresses interest in headlining religion-themed 'courageous' film

Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has expressed his desire to participate in a film that boldly addresses religious themes.

10 May 2024

Vijay Sethupathi

Tarsem Singh's 'Dear Jassi' to open LA's Indian Film Festival 

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) has chosen Tarsem Singh's Dear Jassi as its opening film.

08 Apr 2024

Bobby Deol

Anurag Kashyap to direct Bobby Deol in a thriller: Report

In the second innings of his career, Bobby Deol has captured attention with his standout performances in Animal and the web series Aashram, among other projects.

25 Mar 2024

Himanshu Sharma

Taapsee Pannu-Mathias Boe wedding: 'Thappad' actor Pavail Gulati drops hint

Reports are rife that Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and Olympic medalist Mathias Boe tied the knot on Saturday (March 23), in the picturesque city of Udaipur.

23 Mar 2024

Bollywood

Here's how much Anurag Kashyap will charge for mentoring

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap announced on Saturday his decision to implement a consultation fee for meetings with newcomers.

08 Feb 2024

Happy Birthday

Jaideep Ahlawat's birthday: Looking back at actor's early career highlights

Jaideep Ahlawat had aspirations of joining the Indian Army, but the call to act changed his destiny!

06 Feb 2024

Bollywood

Anurag Kashyap to direct Saiyami Kher in his next: Report

Anurag Kashyap is a generation-defining filmmaker and over the years, his work on celluloid has evolved. His recent work Kennedy garnered him international praise and the hype surrounding his upcoming directorial is at a peak.

13 Jan 2024

Sandeep Reddy Vanga

'Misunderstood, judged': Anurag Kashyap praises Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Animal'

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap took to Instagram to heap praise on director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and his latest and controversial film, Animal, on Friday.

10 Jan 2024

Happy Birthday

Kalki Kanmani's birthday special: Celebrating actor's rule-breaking roles in Bollywood

Born in Pondicherry to French parents, Kalki Kanmani has gone through a long journey of gaining acceptance from audiences regarding her "Indianness."

30 Dec 2023

Sacred Games

'My identity today': Rajshri Deshpande on 'Sacred Games' initmate scene

Rajshri Deshpande, known for her role as Subhadra in the Netflix crime drama series Sacred Games, has opened up about her intimate scene in the show.

05 Dec 2023

Film Festival

'Kennedy' to 'Chalchitra Ekhon': Most-anticipated films at KIFF 2023

Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has returned for its 29th season and the City of Joy is all decked up to witness some amazing cinema!

04 Dec 2023

Bollywood

Films either provoke or evoke: Anurag Kashyap on 'Animal' outrage

Sandeep Reddy Vanga is continuing his streak of commercial successes and critical failures.

03 Oct 2023

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

What does Anurag Kashyap mean by 'zamindari' system in Bollywood

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap believes that Bollywood exhibits a "sense of ownership and wanting to own people."

02 Oct 2023

Tamil Cinema

Vijay Sethupathi unveils Anurag Kashyap-Sundar C's 'One 2 One' poster

Renowned directors Sundar C and Anurag Kashyap are teaming up for the upcoming Tamil action thriller One 2 One!

01 Oct 2023

JioCinema

'Bebaak' on JioCinema review: Fiery feminist tale takes down patriarchy

The short film Bebaak on JioCinema—directed by Shazia Iqbal and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap—is a fiery feminist tale.

15 Sep 2023

Amazon Prime Video

Liked 'Bambai Meri Jaan'? Check out these titles next

Excel Entertainment's series Bambai Meri Jaan, starring Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, and Amyra Dastur, has begun streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

10 Sep 2023

Happy Birthday

Anurag Kashyap's 51st birthday: Looking at celebrated director's acting roles

Auteur Anurag Kashyap's niche filmmaking style has accorded him a distinctive position in Indian cinema.

23 Aug 2023

OTT releases

Nawazuddin Siddiqui projects dark-yet-elegant shades in 'Haddi' trailer

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most adept actors in Bollywood and is known for his dynamic range. His upcoming film Haddi has been in the buzz for quite some time, as he is set to don a transgender character for the first time.

04 Aug 2023

Bollywood Life

Aaliyah Kashyap throws grand engagement party in Mumbai, shares pics

Aaliyah Kashyap announced her engagement to long-time beau Shane Gregoire some time back and recently, the couple hosted a grand engagement party in Mumbai.

26 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Kalki Kanmani, Deepti Naval's 'GoldFish' gets a release date

Ardent cinephiles were eagerly waiting for Kalki Kanmani's upcoming film GoldFish. After a successful festival run, the drama is finally set for a theatrical release in India.

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