Anurag Kashyap: News

In 'Manmarziyaan', Anurag Kashyap treats music as a character

Few minutes into 'Manmarziyaan' and you sense what's special about it. Apart from the romance of Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu, which starts within seconds, the song 'Grey Wala Shade' is the essence of the movie.

'Manmarziyaan' collection: Anurag Kashyap's romantic-drama picks up on second day

Anurag Kashyap's recent directorial 'Manmarziyaan' has picked up the pace on the second day, and has made a collection of Rs. 8.63 cr so far.

Despite 'Pink', 'Mulk', Taapsee feels people still don't know her

With back-to-back releases, Taapsee Pannu may be on her way to becoming one of the most popular young stars but the actor says she still feels people don't know her.

Hirani accepts changing 'Sanju' script to create empathy for Dutt

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani revealed he shot additional portions for 'Sanju', his biographical drama on Sanjay Dutt, to create empathy for the actor after people "hated him" in test screenings.

'Manmarziyaan': Why Big B praised Vicky, Taapsee, but not Abhishek

Anurag Kashyap directed 'Manmarziyaan' recently caught the eye of Amitabh Bachchan, and he was full of emotions after watching the film.

Best filmmakers are always unsure of their films: Anurag Kashyap

More than a decade and over a dozen films later, Anurag Kashyap's filmmaking process remains the same - start a movie "blindly" and find it's voice along the way being unsure of the outcome.

Women are still looked at as the weaker sex: Kalki

Actor Kalki Koechlin believes society has built the institution of marriage in a way where women are still looked at as the weaker sex.

Junior Bachchan on dealing with 'pressure' of family name

Abhishek Bachchan is never under pressure to live up to his family's name but says high audience expectation proves instrumental in bringing out the best in any actor.

#BecomingAStar: Vicky Kaushal speaks on stardom and surreal experience

"I feel there's a halo around me, a constant sunshine wherever I go," that's how Vicky Kaushal describes his current phase, where the actor is riding high on consecutive hits and critical acclaim.

Vasan's 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota' to premiere at TIFF

Vasan Bala's next 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota' will have its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

'Manmarziyaan' trailer: Anurag Kashyap brings his uniqueness to a love-triangle

The much-awaited trailer for 'Manmarziyaan', directed by Anurag Kashyap, released today.

After 8 years, Abhi-Ash to do a movie together

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai finally agreed to do 'Gulab Jamun', Anurag Kashyap's movie, after hesitating for months.

Criticism or despise? Rishi Kapoor trashes Kashyap and Basu's movies

That Rishi Kapoor doesn't hold Anurag Kashyap and Anurag Basu in high regard is well known. And now the veteran actor, known for his outspoken nature, has once again shown his hate.

Class v/s crass: Abhishek Bachchan taking on trolls is amusing

By now trolls should have understood messing with Abhishek Bachchan is only going to give them a taste of their own medicine (of course, with a dose of sanity).

5 brilliant Hindi short-films on YouTube to watch right away

No censor-board restrictions, free-of-cost access, and worldwide release make YouTube a great place for films - both for makers as well as viewers.

'Sacred Games': RaGa's stand on controversy finds takers in Bollywood

With his dignified stand on the 'Sacred Games' row, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has struck a chord with many.

I treat gangster roles through a human lens, says Nawazuddin

Bollywood Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui said the reason for him being convincing in gangster roles is that he looks at the characters through a human lens.

Hussain Zaidi's new novel, a tribute to men in uniform

Crime writer Hussain Zaidi pays tribute to the men in uniform in his new novel "Eleventh Hour".

Men's lust is typical, boring: Anurag Kashyap on "Lust Stories"

When four top directors of Bollywood came together to explore the theme of lust, they ended up choosing female protagonists and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, one of the four directors, says the reason could be that men's lust is "boring and typical".

Taapsee Pannu to play a shooter in Anurag Kashyap's 'Womaniya'

Taapsee Pannu is on a roll at the moment. She is simultaneously working on multiple projects and now there is another addition to the list.

Karan on 'Race 3' vs 'Lust Stories': Not challenging Salman

This Eid, there is going to be an indirect clash between 'Race 3' and 'Lust Stories'.

I am a big flop actor: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar is not in a mood to take up full-fledged acting jobs.

Watch the intriguing trailer of Netflix's 'Sacred Games'

After an elongated wait, Netflix has finally unveiled the trailer of its maiden Indian original 'Sacred Games'.

Abhishek Bachchan doesn't want to be remembered as a joke

Abhishek Bachchan, who is often trolled across different social media platforms for some reason or the other, has said that he does not want to be remembered just as a joke.

'Manmarziyaan' team served with a notice by J&K Tourism Board

Anurag Kashyap's upcoming directorial venture 'Manmarziyaan' has landed in a legal soup. The Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Board has issued a notice to the team for shooting in the prohibited area of Thajiwas glacier.

Anurag Kashyap on #MeToo movement: People only care about headlines

Anurag Kashyap is known to be an opinionated filmmaker. Time and again, he has fearlessly expressed himself on various issues. Therefore, his silence on the #MeToo movement seems a bit odd.

When Anurag's tweets against Modi brought threats to his parents

Pak actor's ban: Anurag was scared after family received threat

Anurag Kashyap said he was "scared" when his family received threats for his tweets criticizing the ban on Pakistani artistes from working in Bollywood in 2016.

I was a reluctant actor, says Abhay Deol

Abhay Deol was determined to create his own identity when he made his debut over a decade ago but coming from a film family, the actor says he was conflicted about fame.

Karan, Zoya, Anurag, Dibaker reunite for Netflix's 'Lust Stories'

After 'Bombay Talkies' in 2013, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Dibaker Banerjee have once again joined hands for Netflix backed 'Lust Stories'.

Bollywood's top directors making 'Lust Stories' for Netflix

Bollywood's top directors -- Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee -- are making an anthology film for Netflix on themes of love and lust.

Zoya Hussain, Manav Vij to join Saif for Navdeep's next

Actor Saif Ali Khan has signed an untitled film with "NH 10" director Navdeep Singh.

Abhishek Bachchan's look from 'Manmarziyaan' makes dad Amitabh nostalgic

Abhishek Bachchan's first look from 'Manmarziyaan' took Amitabh Bachchan on a trip down the memory lane.

Abhishek Bachchan is back in action after 2 years

Making a comeback of sorts, Abhishek Bachchan has begun the shooting of his next film titled 'Manmarziyaan.'

What should be your weekend watch: Kaalakaandi or Mukkabaaz?

After a disappointing December, January comes with a lot of good surprises for the movie buffs. Two stellar movies have released today, which would make your weekend pretty exciting.

Anurag Kashyap thanks CBFC and Smriti Irani for 'Mukkabaaz'

As Anurag Kashyap's directorial 'Mukkabaaz' got a U/A certificate from the CBFC, he said he is grateful to censor board chief Prasoon Joshi for a "reasonable, rational and empowering experience".

Rajkummar Rao's Newton copied from an Iranian film? Director denies

Newton, India's official entry for Oscars 2018, has been accused of being plagiarized from the 2001 Iranian film Secret Ballot.

Real life criminals who inspired Bollywood cinema time and again

Often filmmakers take inspirations from colorful personalities in real life to weave magic on the silver screen.

Gangs of Wasseypur rated among top 50 crime movies

In a list compiled by The Playlist, Gangs of Wasseypur found itself among The 50 Best Crime Movies of the 21st Century So Far.

Anurag Kashyap in live-in relationship with 23-year-old Shubhra Shetty

Anurag Kashyap, known for making films that break stereotypes, has an unconventional love-life too!