Overview
- Kashyap tells Screen that people still insist his ‘downfall’ began because he “shook hands” with Karan Johar, a narrative he dismisses.
- The remarks center on Bombay Velvet (2015), which he directed with Johar in a key acting role alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.
- Coverage reiterates reported figures of roughly ₹100 crore in budget versus about ₹43 crore worldwide, underscoring the film’s commercial failure.
- Since the film’s release, Kashyap has drawn critical praise for Manmarziyaan, Kennedy, and Nishaanchi, though reliable box-office success has remained elusive.
- He also recalls studio research claiming audiences disliked Ranbir Kapoor’s curled hair, a rationale he describes as an absurd explanation for the flop.