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Anurag Kashyap Apologizes for Offensive Comment Toward Brahmin Community

The filmmaker acknowledged his inappropriate remarks and pledged to manage his anger, as legal complaints and public backlash continue to mount.

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Following backlash and an FIR, Anurag Kashyap expressed regret for his inappropriate comments and vowed to manage his anger and communicate respectfully in the future.
Anurag Kashyap's post led to police complaints.
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Overview

  • Anurag Kashyap issued a detailed apology on April 22, admitting he crossed a line in anger and used offensive language against the Brahmin community.
  • Multiple FIRs and complaints have been filed against Kashyap in Jaipur and Mumbai by individuals including RTI activist Atish Tiwari and actress Gehana Vasisth.
  • Kashyap's remarks, made during a social media exchange about his film 'Phule,' drew widespread condemnation and threats toward his family, including rape and death threats to his daughter.
  • Actress Payal Ghosh publicly criticized Kashyap's comments, calling for his boycott and referencing past allegations against him during the MeToo movement.
  • The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over caste representation in Indian cinema, with 'Phule' already facing objections and CBFC-mandated cuts.