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Anurag Kashyap Rethinks Censorship After Cordial Board Review

He now portrays censorship as a rules-driven system that calls for filmmakers to organize for reform.

Overview

  • Speaking on Komal Nahta’s podcast, Kashyap said board officials were polite and surprised his film had no violence or abusive language.
  • He quoted officials as saying they simply follow prescribed guidelines and that meaningful change requires a united push from filmmakers.
  • Kashyap described the meeting as cordial and said it shifted his focus from blaming individuals to challenging the broader system.
  • He did not identify the film he took for certification, though reports note his most recent directorial release, Nishaanchi, opened on September 19.
  • No regulatory changes or official responses from the censor board were reported alongside his remarks.