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Anurag Kashyap Faces Police Complaints, Apologizes for Brahmin Remark

The filmmaker's controversial comment has led to legal actions, political backlash, and threats against his family as his biopic 'Phule' approaches release.

Overview

  • Anurag Kashyap's remark about Brahmins on social media has triggered multiple police complaints in Mumbai, Indore, and Delhi, though no FIRs have been confirmed yet.
  • Kashyap issued an apology on Instagram, clarifying he stands by his words but regrets the threats his family has received, including rape and death threats aimed at his daughter.
  • Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey and BJP leader Tajinder Bagga condemned Kashyap, demanding his arrest and calling his comments inflammatory and hateful.
  • The controversy coincides with the upcoming release of 'Phule,' a biopic about social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, which faced CBFC-mandated cuts after objections from Brahmin groups.
  • Protests and calls for legal action against Kashyap continue as 'Phule' remains scheduled for its April 25 release following compliance with censorship requirements.