Directed by Kashyap, Bandar was one of the projects that both audiences and critics had high expectations of. But it didn’t live up to the promise with which the movie came. Months after the theatrical release, the director has finally broken his silence.

'I didn't give any interviews...' Why Anurag Kashyap disowned Bobby Deol's Bandar?

Will Anurag Kashyap mention this incident of his life in his upcoming book? After the announcement of his book, Dharma Productions executive Somen Mishra recalled an incident in which the filmmaker allegedly threatened to "smash his head against a wall."

When Anurag Kashyap 'threatened to crush skull' of a Karan Johar's colleague

While trends come and go, these films have stood the test of time. More than just box-office successes, they became cultural touchstones—stories that continue to be celebrated, revisited, and passed on from one generation of movie lovers to the next.

Imtiaz Ali, Aditya Dhar, SS Rajamouli: Filmmakers who shaped a generation with their cult classics

Led by Bobby Deol and helmed by Anurag Kashyap, Bandar is produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under Saffron Magicworks in association with Zee Studios. Bandar is slated for a theatrical release on June 5, 2026. 

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Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap collaborate for Bandar. The film had premiered in Toronto Film Festival in 2025. It features Deol as a fading star who lands up in jail on charges of rape. The teaser was unveiled on Thursday.

Bandar teaser: Bobby Deol plays a fading star accused of sexual assault in Anurag Kashyap's new film

Bobby Deol's much-awaited film Bandar has locked its release date. The crime thriller, directed by Anurag Kashyap, premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025.

Bandar release date out! Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap's crime thriller to hit theatres on THIS date

Dacoit showcases Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in a romantic action drama that has layers of truth. Set across timelines, it is a love story shaped by betrayal, crime, chaos, and caste discrimination. 

Dacoit Review: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur lead a twisted tale of romance lost in chaos

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap appeared rather cool and dismissive about the controversy around his name appearing in the Epstein Files. Kashyap addressed the controversy during a recent interview. 

'A random mail': Anurag Kashyap breaks silence on Epstein files mention

Actor Rahul Bhatt’s Kennedy has finally been released in India. Speaking about the film, he opened up about the Apple scene. 

Decoding Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy: Rahul Bhat tells the backstory of the Apple scene | WION

The controversy around The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has intensified after director Kamakhya Narayan Singh strongly reacted to the comments regarding the upcoming film.

Kamakhya Singh hits back at Anurag Kashyap amid The Kerala Story 2 row; calls Prakash Raj ‘intellectually bankrupt’

Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and backed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story 2 has been garnering a huge backlash ever since the trailer for the movie was released. The film will release on Feb 27.  

Anurag Kashyap slams viral beef-eating scene from The Kerala Story 2: 'It is called crap'

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap addressed the backlash against Dhurandhar critics, calling it a "coordinated attack." Since the movie's release in theatres, it has been surrounded by several controversies. 

Anurag Kashyap slams backlash against Dhurandhar critics, applauds Aditya Dhar's courage

Screenshots of an email referring Anurag Kashyap as the “Bollywood guy” and “a famous Bollywood director” have gone viral across the internet.

Anurag Kashyap responds to Epstein files controversy, calls it a 'random email'

Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy has finally received a green light in India after a long wait. The neo-noir thriller, starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, has already premiered at several film festivals.

Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy OTT release: Where to watch neo-noir thriller starring Rahul Bhat, Sunny Leone

Anurag Kashyap heaped praises for Dhurandhar and its director Aditya Dhar. The filmmaker stated that he chose to ignore the propaganda in the film and called the film ‘brilliant’. Kashyap called Dhar an honest man. 

Anurag Kashyap says Dhurandhar is ‘brilliant’, calls Aditya Dhar’s politics ‘genuine’


Anurag Kashyap recently revealed a startling explanation given to him for the failure of Bombay Velvet. The research team said that the audience did not like Ranbir Kapoor’s hairstyle. 

Did Ranbir Kapoor’s hairstyle lead to Bombay Velvet’s failure? Anurag Kashyap recalls bizarre feedback

Anurag Kashyap was once offered a flat in Mumbai by producer Boney Kapoor. The filmmaker opens up about his early struggles and his directorial debut, Paanch. 

Why did Boney Kapoor once offer to buy a flat in Mumbai for Anurag Kashyap? 'Point to any building...'

Nishaanchi movie review: Anurag Kashyap takes the audience back to 2006 in Kanpur and tells the story of twin brothers and their tryst to avenge the murder of their father. The film stars Aaishvary Thackeray, Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar and Vineet Kumar. 

Nishaanchi movie review: Anurag Kashyap goes back to Gangs Of Wasseypur template, Monika Panwar shines

Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra starrer Bandra (Monkey in a Cage) premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 recently. The cast and crew of the film were present for the screening. The film has been lauded for its story and for starting a conversation. 

Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra’s Bandar stirs debate at TIFF 2025, called Anurag Kashyap’s boldest film to date

Anurag Kashyap revealed that the film’s initial title was different before it was finally changed to Nishaanchi.

Director Anurag Kashyap on how Nishaanchi was named: "Initially the title was...'

The makers posted the first-ever glimpse of actor Bobby Deol’s intense look from the film, announcing the film’s official selection at TIFF

Anurag Kashyap's Bandar starring Bobby Deol set to premiere at TIFF 2025

Anurag Kashyap slammed T-Series and the owner, Bhushan Kumar, for not understanding the quality of music. He also revealed that he was underpaid for his films, including Dev D, Gulaal, and Gangs of Wasseypur.

Anurag Kashyap calls out T-series for underpaying him for the music of Dev D, Gulaal, Gangs of Wasseypur

Entertainment Anurag Kashyap had earlier spoken about his disillusionment over Bollywood and how he had moved out of Mumbai. Now, the filmmaker has revealed that working in Maharaja was crucial for him as he wanted to fund his daughter’s wedding.

Anurag Kashyap reveals how Vijaya Sethupathi and a role in Maharaja helped him in funding daughter Aaliyah's wedding

Bollywood | Entertainment Anurag Kashyap has issued an apology to the Brahmin community after his remarks sparked outrage and were termed as obscene. On Tuesday, the filmmaker expressed regret for his comments.

Anurag Kashyap issues apology to the Brahmin community: Forgot my boundaries

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