Overview
- In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Kashyap called Khan “the slyest fox” and alleged he exerts tight control over projects, including editing and direction.
- He cited his experience on 2–3 ad shoots with Khan, claiming the actor’s many retakes rarely change the performance and leave collaborators drained.
- Kashyap questioned Khan’s ‘perfectionist’ image, asserting that the first and last takes are often the same despite dozens of attempts.
- He further alleged Khan has sway over prominent creatives, naming Rajkumar Hirani, Rakesh Omprakash Mehra and Prasoon Joshi.
- Kashyap also questioned Khan’s social contributions, referencing reports that he declined Mahavir Phogat’s request to help set up a training akhada after Dangal.