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Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
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Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
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Filmfare Awards
(Best Film)
Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Film)
Deauville Asian Film Festival
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Star Box Office India Awards
(Return On Investment Film Of The Year)
Stardust Awards, India
(Best Film)
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
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Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
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Asia Pacific Screen Awards
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Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Film)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Screenplay)
Filmfare Awards
(Best Story)
"I wasted a lot of time trying to help newcomers and mostly ended up with mediocre s**t. So now onwards I don't want to waste my time with meeting random people who think they're creative geniuses. So I will now have rates," he wrote. Kashyap added, "If someone wants to meet me for 10-15 minutes I will charge 1 lac, for half hour 2 lacs and for 1 hour 5 lacs. That's the rate. I am tired of wasting time meeting people. If you really think you can afford it, call me or stay the f**k away. And all paid in advance (folded hands emoji)."In his caption, he shared how tired of meeting people who look for shortcuts."And I mean it Don't text or dm or call me.Pay and you will get time.I am not a charity and I am tired of people looking for shortcuts," he captioned the post.Kashyap's post has been flooded with netizens' reactions.Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur commented, "Honestly Anuraag .. I often feel the same way !""I understand the sentiment but this is essentially adding to the gatekeeping of an industry that is already considered very elite and privileged.And the bigger of a gap you create between industry professionals and new generational aspirants, the slower the industry is going to improve," a social media user wrote.Actor Shahana Goswami commented, "But Babu wouldn't people who can pay for your time more likely waste your time as much, if not more..? I agree with the first part but then maybe don't meet anyone.. let destiny make, you meet your collaborators accidentally?" Kubbra Sait said, "Amen!!!!!!!!! (Fire emojis)."Anurag Kashyap has been instrumental in launching numerous talents. He even launched even launched Vicky Kaushal.
Anurag Kashyap's 'Dev.D' completed 15 years recently, actor Abhay Deol walked down memory lane and shared how Anurag Kashyap was 'shocked' and 'excited' to hear the film's idea.Taking to his Instagram handle, he posted the poster of the film and wrote in the caption, "It's 15 years today since the release of Dev.D. I still remember pitching the idea of a contemporary, musical version of Devdas to Anurag, at the juhu Marriott. The shock and excitement on his face is etched in my memory."He continued, "My ending was different from what he made though, I had Dev get shot by the cops outside Paro's house because by the end of the film he's a drug dealer. But the happy ending gave my character redemption, and it clearly worked.""I still wonder where we would be had we killed him off. Dev the drug dealer, the original chauvinist, he was always far beyond redemption for me from the start lol! Either way, I have never pitched another idea to anyone in the industry since then. Maybe I should start focusing on development once again?, " he added.Reacting to his post, Kashyap mentioned, "I saw it last night after 15 years and you're fuckin phenomenal .. every moment and every look and every shot ."Meanwhile, Abhay Deol is gearing up for his next 'Bun Tikki', and on Sunday, he shared a picture from the last day of shooting.Taking to Instagram story, Abhay treated fans with a selfie featuring himself and crew at the back.Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Last day last shot. Gonna miss this crew."Recently, Abhay shared a picture with Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman along with a sweet note.He recalled being an underconfident and bullied child.The note read, "I was quite the under confident, under achieving, bullied child. No one had any expectations of me and neither did I inspire confidence from anyone. But that's the beauty of life, anything is possible, so don't stop learning. Now here I am, working with these two legends, @thezeenataman and @azmishabana18, pictured here along with my director @farazarifansari who is not a legend, (yet!)."He added, "Believe in yourself, validate yourself, it's the internal that influences the external. Only you can put yourself down, or up, don't give that power away to anyone. Our film "Bun Tikki" is almost over, and like me, it's a little film that dares to dream big. So can you! Thank you @farazarifansari, for believing in me."'Bun Tikki' stands out as the most anticipated debut picture of the year, bringing together two renowned actors, Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman, on the big screen.The film is directed by Faraz Arif Ansari and also stars actor Jyoti Deshpande, Dinesh Malhotra, and Marijke Desouza will produce the film under the umbrella of Manish Malhotra's Stage 5 Productions.Talking about 'Dev.D', it is a 2009 love drama film. Anurag Kashyap wrote and directed the modern adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic Bengali novel Devdas. 'Dev D' garnered positive critical feedback.
Anurag Kashyap on Sunday heaped praises on 'Merry Christmas' creator Sriram Raghavan and called it "Hitchcockian love story."Taking to Instagram, Anurag shared a string of posters of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer 'Merry Christmas' along with a note.The note read, "Love this film .. @sriram.raghavanofficial has never known to play safe and this time has gone a made hitchcockian love story with two actors belonging to different cultures and them coming together on Christmas Eve. He again does new things and creates a slow burn with a terrific pay off."He added, "Both @katrinakaif and @actorvijaysethupathi bring their best game to it.Also @sanjaykapoor2500 @pathakvinay and #ashwini. Do give it a shot. @matchboxshots @rameshtaurani.Great to see you making this happen.And the cinephile in Sriram is as omnipresent in this as on his T-shirts and his life."The mystery thriller film 'Merry Christmas' had a slow start at the box office on its first day.On Friday, the film minted Rs 2.30 crore in India (Hindi version).Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared a post which he captioned, "#MerryChristmas opens similar to #SriramRaghavan's last release #AndhaDhun [Rs 2.70 cr]... Dependent on word of mouth to take it forward, #MerryChristmas witnessed substantial growth towards evening shows on Day 1... Fri Rs 2.30 cr. #India biz. Note: #Hindi version. An upward trend on Sat and Sun is definitely on the cards... In fact, Sat morning shows have opened better than Fri."Helmed by Sriram Raghavan the film received mixed reviews from the fans and the critics.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors.The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand.The Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.
Along with the pictures, Anurag penned a long note which reads, "Had a great evening with @sandeepreddy.vanga.The most misunderstood, judged and reviled Filmaker at the moment. To me he is the most honest, vulnerable and a lovely human being. And I really don't give a f""" what any one thinks of him or his film. I wanted to meet the man and I had questions and he answered every thing I asked of him about his film that I actually saw twice. Thank you for being patient and being yourself. 40'days since i first saw ANIMAL and 22 days since I saw it the second time. The biggest game changer of Hindi cinema in the longest time and a film whose impact (good or bad) which can't be denied. And the filmmaker who takes it all on his chin. Great evening spent with him."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10)Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga 'Animal' was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023. However, it was also criticized for its alleged depiction of misogyny.The film starred Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol in the lead roles.The film left many fans excited as it had a post-credits scene, teasing a sequel titled 'Animal Park', in which Ranbir would potentially have a double role.'Animal' revolves around a troubled father-son relationship and has Ranbir in the role of Rannvijay Singh, who goes on to exact revenge after there's an assassination attempt on his father. The film raked in over Rs 800 crore at the box office.Meanwhile, Vanga will be next directing 'Spirit' which stars Prabhas in the lead role.
Anurag Kashyap on Friday showered praise on actor Vikrant Massey's recently released film '12th Fail'.Taking to Instagram, Anurag shared a poster of '12th Fail' and penned a long note.He wrote, "Probably the best mainstream film I've seen in 2023 @vidhuvinodchoprafilms at the age of 71, has crafted a masterpiece out of a simple story of an adamant man wanting to be more than what life gives him. He goes and takes what he wants and how."He added, "What amazed me about the film is how he breaks all conventions of mainstream and has scenes done in simple long shots--the crowd scenes of Mukherji Nagar, which feel like the camera just happened to watch the story unfold without disturbing the atmosphere.""It just felt like we were fly on the wall witnessing the film unfold. The sparse background score is something that mainstream cinema always shies from. The faith the filmmaker has in himself, his actors and his storytelling is that he doesn't use the BGM to manipulate the audience or the emotions. A filmmaker at the peak of his storytelling and at this age. It means I have hope too.""A new benchmark has been set by VVC for filmmakers like me who have been feeling a bit lost. Kudos to the whole team, who I don't know, and all the actors. Especially @vikrantmassey @medhashankr @anshumaan_pushkar @anantvjoshi and the cinematographer Ranga, the production designer, and the music directors and writers. I have met Manoj and I've read the book but I never could have seen it how VVC saw it."He concluded, "It's on Hotstar and a must-watch. I was unlucky to find time to see it in cinemas but saw it on my screen but do give this film a shot. I love you, VVC for inspiring me. May you never really grow up and always be the troublesome brat that you are even at 71. Just big hug and love to you. And I am ready to #restart."'12th Fail' revolves around UPSC aspirants and is based on real-life experiences. It draws from the gritty struggles of millions of students who attempt the UPSC entrance exam.On working on the film, Vikrant told ANI, "The movie is very typical Vidhu Vinod Chopra movie which is based on hard reality and is a very hard-hitting film. The role was very challenging. I had to lose weight and darken my skin."The film has received appreciation from Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, and Anil Kapoor, among others'12th Fail,' helmed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, was released in theatres on October 27 and faced a clash with Kangana Ranaut's 'Tejas'.
Kastoori' launched, offering a glimpse into the compelling tale of childhood in search of the smell of happiness.Directed by Vinod Kamble and presented by acclaimed filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, delves into how children can help us rediscover the wonders of the world.Kastoori, a cinematic masterpiece that has garnered recognition and accolades at film festivals worldwide, tells the poignant story of a 14-year-old boy, who is a manual scavenger by profession and grapples with prejudice and teasing due to the scent of his body. The narrative unfolds as he navigates the challenges of education and self-discovery, all while encountering the enigmatic aroma of Kastoori.Speaking about the teaser of KastooriAnurag Kashyap said, "Kastoori is an important film of our times. It's a kind of story that very few filmmakers can tell well. Vinod is a director who understands the world well and thus made a beautiful film around a heartbreaking story. That's what brought me and Nagraj together to present it to the world. We are sure that the audience will love the film as much as we did."Filmmaker Nagraj Popatrao Manjule mentioned, "Kastoori is a real story being told by a filmmaker who knows the circumstances and the difficulties faced by the kids of manual scavengers. He's made such a good film around it and won a National Award for it. Me and Anurag are sure that the story will resonate with every audience member."The impactful storyline and extraordinary storytelling style of 'Kastoori' have caught the attention of many industry professionals, which led to its selection at 13 International Film Festivals.'Kastoori' has already left a mark across the globe by winning prestigious accolades such as the Best Children's Film Award and Swarna Kamal at the 67th National Film Awards in 2019, a FIPRESCI Special Jury Mention at the Aurangabad International Film Festival 2020, and the Best Actor Award for Samarth Sonawane at the same festival.Notably, Kastoori has also earned nominations for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Child Actor at the New York Indian Film Festival.Director Vinod Kamble shared his excitement over the teaser launch, stating, "This movie is a labour of love, and the teaser release marks a significant milestone. In a world where uniqueness is often ridiculed, Kastoori tells a universal tale of resilience, education, and the aromatic scent of self-discovery. We hope the audience embraces the film's message and connects with the characters on a personal level."The film is set to hit cinemas on December 8.
Anurag Kashyap met Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen at the Marrakech International Film Festival.On Sunday, he shared a picture of himself with Mads on Instagram. Along with the picture he wrote, "Sharing a rolled up golden Virginia with @theofficialmads at @marrakechfilmfestival.The most ... amazing human being and a brilliant actor and so so much more .. stories that I will tell for life to my people. So much beautiful time spent drinking, talking and just hanging out."In the picture, both can be seen holding cigars. Mads wore a white shirt with a black coat and trousers, while Anurag wore an all-black jacket and trousers.Notably, Anurag Kashyap's next directorial project is 'Kennedy.' It stars Sunny Leone, Rahul Bhat and Abhilash Thapliyal in the lead roles. The film revolves around an insomniac ex-policeman, long thought to be dead, but still operating for the corrupt system, and looking for redemption.The film's triumphant journey traversed continents, captivating audiences worldwide. From its enthralling premiere at the illustrious 2023 Cannes Film Festival to the enchanting showcases at the Sydney Film Festival and the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, 'Kennedy' roused ardent adoration.Kashyap recently acted in the criminal drama Haddi with Nawazuddin. The film, directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma and starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, was released on OTT on September 7.
Kennedy' at the ongoing Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The momentous event spotlighted Rahul Bhat's gripping portrayal, eliciting an uproar as the audience showered a standing ovation on the performance delivered in Anurag Kashyap's directorial.Taking to Instagram, Rahul shared a glimpse of the festival and captioned it, "Team Kennedy take a bow! Thank you Mumbai for an unforgettable response! Ye shaam kabhi nahi bhoolenge! [?] your clapping and whistling and cheering will resonate in our hearts for a long long time"Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, 'Kennedy' stars Sunny Leone, Rahul Bhat and Abhilash Thapliyal in the lead roles. The film revolves around an insomniac ex-policeman, long thought to be dead, but still operating for the corrupt system, and looking for redemption.The actor's astounding dedication also unfolded with his jaw-dropping physical metamorphosis, a staggering 20kg gain to personify the sleep-deprived cop, further solidifying his immersive commitment to the role.The film's triumphant journey traversed continents, captivating audiences worldwide. From its enthralling premiere at the illustrious 2023 Cannes Film Festival to the enchanting showcases at the Sydney Film Festival and the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, 'Kennedy' roused ardent adoration.The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival returns with an impressive list of some of the top films from around the world with over 250 films spread over 10 days.The curation boasts over 40 World Premieres, 45 Asia Premieres, and 70+ South Asia Premieres, with a record-breaking number of 1000+ submissions for the South Asia programme.The festival promises to spotlight contemporary films and new cinematic voices from South Asia. The main competition at the festival this year is the South Asia Competition. It aligns with the festival's new vision to become a hub for South Asian and South Asian Diaspora cinema and talent. This competitive section aims to showcase breakthrough contemporary South Asian films.
Anurag Kashyap got candid about his critically acclaimed film Bebaak starring Nawazuddin SiddiquiSheeba Chadha, and Vipin Sharma. He also shared his thoughts on societal patriarchy and the suppression of women's empowerment through religious contexts.Bebaak is an inspiring story of Fatima, a Muslim girl who hails from a modest Muslim family with three siblings, and who harbours dreams of becoming an architect.However, her father's financial constraints threaten to shatter her aspirations. In a desperate move, her father takes her to a conservative Muslim Trust that funds promising students, putting her in a dilemma as she grapples with her beliefs and dreams.Speaking of his take from the movie, Anurag said in a statement, The creation of this film was very necessary and the perspective is very important. I have friends in a lot of countries across Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, Egypt, Morocco, and a lot more as I enjoy traveling. Ive seen their problems and struggles and to articulate these issues, is an achievement in itself. Call it anger, perspective, or whatever as you may as it depends on how you see the movie, but only Shazia the director of the film can successfully articulate that issue, I can't do justice to it.Discussing societal patriarchy and the suppression of women's empowerment through religious contexts, Anurag expresses his concern, stating, "I don't like how when something bad happens to a woman, we say stuff like 'Ghar Ki Izzat Lutt Gyi,' tying it to her family's honor. Why not treat men the same way? Let's focus on each person's experience and help them stand up for themselves. Back in the day, we hid things, making women seem like they're our property. That's not cool. Male insecurity is a big part of why we have patriarchy. Women are strong, but some guys get scared they'll be too independent. I grew up with my grandmas leading the house everyone had a role. Male insecurity causes a lot of issues; we make rules because we're afraid someone will take from us. That's messed up. Insecurity is behind many problems, especially the big male insecurity that supports patriarchy and ownership" 'Bebaak' is scheduled to release on October 1 at Jio Cinema Film Fest.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone)In the picture, Sunny could be seen giving a kiss to Anurag on his cheeks. The Gangs of Wasseypur director on the other hand could be seen smiling.Helmed by Kashyap, 'Kennedy' stars Sunny Leone, Rahul Bhat and Abhilash Thapliyal in the lead roles. The film revolves around an insomniac ex-policeman, long thought to be dead, but still operating for the corrupt system, and looking for redemption.The movie was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.Kennedy received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.It was selected as the closing night film at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne(IFFM).Earlier, Kashyap had said, I am delighted that Kennedy is the closing film at IFFM. Its the first Indian film festival we are playing in the world, and I am excited to know the response of the audience. I will be there to attend the same and gauge the response, and am sure that theyll like the film, like the global audience whos seen the film till now.