<p>Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will return to the children’s film genre with <em>Little Thomas</em>. Billed as a comedy drama, the film has Kaushal Oza on board as director.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is now ready to premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The film stars Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Duggal, alongside child actor Hridansh Parekh.</p>

<p><em>Little Thomas</em> is set in 1990s Goa and follows a seven-year-old boy’s attempts to reunite his quarrelling parents in the hope&nbsp;of getting a baby brother.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With <em>Little Thomas</em>, Anurag Kashyap returns to making children's films&nbsp;for the first time since 2007 animated directorial venture <em>Return of Hanuman</em>. Anurag is known for hard-hitting films like <em>Gangs of Wasseypur</em> and <em>Ugly.</em> He said recently that he was drawn to Oza’s vision of creating a genuine children’s film from a kid’s perspective.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/venice-film-festival-unveils-star-studded-line-up-743539">Venice film festival unveils star-studded line-up</a></p>

<p>He said, “It’s a difficult genre actually, to make an authentic children’s film. So one has to ensure that it’s a good script before making it.”</p>

<p>Anushka Shah, producer at Civic Studios, called <em>Little Thomas</em> a “refreshingly delightful story.” She added, “Thomas’ boundless imagination, curiosity and resilience could positively shape children’s mindsets in formative years – an important reason for Civic Studios to back this film.”</p>

<p><em>Little Thomas </em>also stars Hridyansh Gokani, Ninad Pandith and Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal. After IFFM, the film is expected to have a theatrical release in India.</p>


Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will return to the children’s film genre with Little Thomas. Billed as a comedy drama, the film has Kaushal Oza on board as director.

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will return to the children’s film genre with Little Thomas. Billed as a comedy drama, the film has Kaushal Oza on board as director. The film is now ready to premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The film stars Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Duggal, alongside child actor Hridansh Parekh. Little Thomas is set in 1990s Goa and follows a seven-year-old boy’s attempts to reunite his quarrelling parents in the hope of getting a baby brother. With Little Thomas, Anurag Kashyap returns to making children's films for the first time since 2007 animated directorial venture Return of Hanuman. Anurag is known for hard-hitting films like Gangs of Wasseypur and Ugly. He said recently that he was drawn to Oza’s vision of creating a genuine children’s film from a kid’s perspective. Also read: Venice film festival unveils star-studded line-up He said, “It’s a difficult genre actually, to make an authentic children’s film. So one has to ensure that it’s a good script before making it.” Anushka Shah, producer at Civic Studios, called Little Thomas a “refreshingly delightful story.” She added, “Thomas’ boundless imagination, curiosity and resilience could positively shape children’s mindsets in formative years – an important reason for Civic Studios to back this film.” Little Thomas also stars Hridyansh Gokani, Ninad Pandith and Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal. After IFFM, the film is expected to have a theatrical release in India.

Anurag Kashyap to produce children’s film Little Thomas

<p>Anurag Kashyap has once again spoken in favour of <em>Animal</em> director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Kashyap is known to give his honest opinions on storytelling and cinema. He had earlier praised Vanga and called out the hyprocrisy that exists in Hindi film industry.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
At a recent interview with Zoom, Kashyap stated that he liked Vanga's honesty and called out the 'toxicity' in Bollywood.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>Anurag Kashyap praises Sandeep Reddy Vanga's honesty</strong><br />
<br />
Anurag said, “I like the guy (Sandeep). I have no problem with him. Unlike a lot of people in the industry who pretend to be someone they are not, he is honest. The former kind, I think, is even more toxic. But Vanga is an honest man. I don’t like anything more than honesty, no matter what others’ issues with honesty are. I love talking to him.”<br />
<br />
The <em>Gangs of Wasseypur</em> director was recently interviewed by his daughter Aaliyah Kashyap for her podcast - Young, Dumb &amp; Anxious. Aaliyah had also asked him why he decided to back Sandeep amid the criticism around Animal and admitted she found the film 'horrible' and 'misogynistic'.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Anurag opined, “I met him (Sandeep) and I liked him. I like the guy. I’ve had questions of my own and I wanted to talk to him about his film (<em>Animal</em>) and I invited him and I had a long five-hour conversation and I like the guy... I always believe in talking to people. I was cancelled after<em> Dev D </em>(2009) by a lot of people for making a 'misogynistic' film... I have often seen people isolating someone, attacking someone and that is not the way to be.”<br />
<br />
Kashyap, in his long career, has made several iconic films including&nbsp;<em>Dev D, Gangs Of Wassyepur, Black Friday</em> and <em>Gulaal </em>among others. He will soon play a villain in new web series <em>Bad Cop </em>which also co-stars Gulshan Devaiah.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-bad-cop-trailer-gulshan-devaiah-features-in-a-double-role-anurag-kashyap-plays-a-baddie-729674">Bad Cop trailer: Gulshan Devaiah features in a double role, Anurag Kashyap plays a baddie</a></p>


Anurag Kashyap has once again spoken in favour of Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Kashyap is known to give his honest opinions on storytelling and cinema. He had earlier praised Vanga and called out the hyprocrisy that exists in Hindi film industry.

Anurag Kashyap has once again spoken in favour of Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Kashyap is known to give his honest opinions on storytelling and cinema. He had earlier praised Vanga and called out the hyprocrisy that exists in Hindi film industry. At a recent interview with Zoom, Kashyap stated that he liked Vanga's honesty and called out the 'toxicity' in Bollywood. Anurag Kashyap praises Sandeep Reddy Vanga's honesty Anurag said, “I like the guy (Sandeep). I have no problem with him. Unlike a lot of people in the industry who pretend to be someone they are not, he is honest. The former kind, I think, is even more toxic. But Vanga is an honest man. I don’t like anything more than honesty, no matter what others’ issues with honesty are. I love talking to him.” The Gangs of Wasseypur director was recently interviewed by his daughter Aaliyah Kashyap for her podcast - Young, Dumb & Anxious. Aaliyah had also asked him why he decided to back Sandeep amid the criticism around Animal and admitted she found the film 'horrible' and 'misogynistic'. Anurag opined, “I met him (Sandeep) and I liked him. I like the guy. I’ve had questions of my own and I wanted to talk to him about his film (Animal) and I invited him and I had a long five-hour conversation and I like the guy... I always believe in talking to people. I was cancelled after Dev D (2009) by a lot of people for making a 'misogynistic' film... I have often seen people isolating someone, attacking someone and that is not the way to be.” Kashyap, in his long career, has made several iconic films including Dev D, Gangs Of Wassyepur, Black Friday and Gulaal among others. He will soon play a villain in new web series Bad Cop which also co-stars Gulshan Devaiah. Bad Cop trailer: Gulshan Devaiah features in a double role, Anurag Kashyap plays a baddie

Anurag Kashyap calls Sandeep Vanga Reddy 'honest' and Bollywood 'toxic'

<p>A few days back, the teaser of <em>Bad Cop</em>, a new web series on Disney + Hotstar had piqued the curiosity of viewers for it pitted Anurag Kashyap against Gulshan Devaiah. On Friday, the makers dropped the trailer of the web series which just heightens our excitement.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In the trailer Gulshan Devaiah swiftly steps into the double role of twins Karan &amp; Arjun, who are polar opposites and choose a path of their own. Karan, a power-packed cop and Arjun, a witty thief find their fates intertwined in the most unexpected way, altering the course of their lives forever. Anurag Kashyap looks effortless as the deadly, manipulative and lethal, Kazbe Mama. A righteous cop, Harleen Sethi takes on the role of Devika.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The series also star Saurabh Sachdeva and Aishwarya Sushmita&nbsp;in significant roles. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
What happens when destiny meets fate and Karan and Arjun get caught in a series of events, altering the course of their lives forever?</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of Bad Cop here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1mMma3LNFVE?si=ff80LW3suW5269yT" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br />
<br />
Talking about the series, series director Aditya Datt said, “Bad Cop is like your original cult masala stories with a captivating storyline, a deadly villain and your hero in a double role. I have always been an avid watcher of twin dramas, so when I was working on <em>Bad Cop </em>with Rensil, Aradhana and the team at Fremantle India, we knew this element would be our hook. We have designed the action and chase sequences from scratch and have hoped to provide the audiences a larger than life viewing experience. With actors like Anurag, Gulshan, Harleen and Saurabh, we wanted to bring a sense of realism to the story. They are all actors who come from a very different school of cinema and what they bring to the table, no one else can. Audiences are in for a treat and I hope they enjoy this one.”<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<em>Bad Cop</em> will stream on Disney + Hotstar from June 21.&nbsp;</p>


A few days back, the teaser of Bad Cop, a new web series on Disney + Hotstar had piqued the curiosity of viewers for it pitted Anurag Kashyap against Gulshan Devaiah.

A few days back, the teaser of Bad Cop, a new web series on Disney + Hotstar had piqued the curiosity of viewers for it pitted Anurag Kashyap against Gulshan Devaiah. On Friday, the makers dropped the trailer of the web series which just heightens our excitement. In the trailer Gulshan Devaiah swiftly steps into the double role of twins Karan & Arjun, who are polar opposites and choose a path of their own. Karan, a power-packed cop and Arjun, a witty thief find their fates intertwined in the most unexpected way, altering the course of their lives forever. Anurag Kashyap looks effortless as the deadly, manipulative and lethal, Kazbe Mama. A righteous cop, Harleen Sethi takes on the role of Devika. The series also star Saurabh Sachdeva and Aishwarya Sushmita in significant roles. What happens when destiny meets fate and Karan and Arjun get caught in a series of events, altering the course of their lives forever? Watch the trailer of Bad Cop here: Talking about the series, series director Aditya Datt said, “Bad Cop is like your original cult masala stories with a captivating storyline, a deadly villain and your hero in a double role. I have always been an avid watcher of twin dramas, so when I was working on Bad Cop with Rensil, Aradhana and the team at Fremantle India, we knew this element would be our hook. We have designed the action and chase sequences from scratch and have hoped to provide the audiences a larger than life viewing experience. With actors like Anurag, Gulshan, Harleen and Saurabh, we wanted to bring a sense of realism to the story. They are all actors who come from a very different school of cinema and what they bring to the table, no one else can. Audiences are in for a treat and I hope they enjoy this one.” Bad Cop will stream on Disney + Hotstar from June 21.

Bad Cop trailer: Gulshan Devaiah features in a double role, Anurag Kashyap plays a baddie

<p>Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is turning a bad guy for not one but two projects. On Thursday, the trailer of Nithilan Swaminathan's revenge saga <em>Maharaja</em> dropped, which has the filmmaker in a grey role alongside Vijay Sethupathi. On Friday, the teaser of <em>Bad Cop</em> was unveiled which has Kashyap playing a villain to Gulshan Devaiah's cop avatar.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Disney+ Hotstar on Friday dropped the teaser of its next Hotstar Specials crime thriller series, <em>Bad Cop.&nbsp;</em><br />
<br />
The teaser shows Anurag in a gangster-like avatar, brandishing a gun, smoking, and dancing with an evil expression.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Gulshan Devaiah returns as a cop, post <em>Dahaad</em> and <em>Duranga.</em> His name is Karan, but there's a twist – he seems to have a split personality, and his darker side is called Arjun.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Anurag and Gulshan team up together after years</strong><br />
<br />
Anurag and Gulshan had earlier worked together in <em>The Girl In Yellow Boots</em>- which featured Kalki Koechlin and Gulshan and was helmed by Anurag Kashyap.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
This isn't the first time Anurag is playing the ‘bad guy’ on screen. Before <em>Bad Cop</em> and <em>Maharaja</em>, he also essayed the villain in Sonakshi Sinha-starrer 2016 action thriller <em>Akira</em>, Nayanthara-starrer 2018 Tamil action thriller <em>Imaikka Nodigal,</em> and Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer ZEE5 crime drama<em> Haddi </em>last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the teaser of <em>Bad Cop</em> here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mJjgBgzkKAo?si=zMFq59CM_PTLl6wj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p><em>Bad Cop </em>is directed by Aditya Datt, who previously collaborated with Gulshan in the 2019 action film <em>Commando 3.</em> The series also stars Harleen Sethi, last seen in Sudip Sharma's <em>Kohrra</em> last year on Netflix India.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Bad Cop is an official remake of the German web series<em> Bad Cop-Criminal Gut</em>. The release date of the series is not known yet.&nbsp;</p>


Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is turning a bad guy for not one but two projects. On Thursday, the trailer of Nithilan Swaminathan's revenge saga Maharaja dropped, which has the filmmaker in a grey role alongside Vijay Sethupathi.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is turning a bad guy for not one but two projects. On Thursday, the trailer of Nithilan Swaminathan's revenge saga Maharaja dropped, which has the filmmaker in a grey role alongside Vijay Sethupathi. On Friday, the teaser of Bad Cop was unveiled which has Kashyap playing a villain to Gulshan Devaiah's cop avatar. Disney+ Hotstar on Friday dropped the teaser of its next Hotstar Specials crime thriller series, Bad Cop. The teaser shows Anurag in a gangster-like avatar, brandishing a gun, smoking, and dancing with an evil expression. Gulshan Devaiah returns as a cop, post Dahaad and Duranga. His name is Karan, but there's a twist – he seems to have a split personality, and his darker side is called Arjun. Anurag and Gulshan team up together after years Anurag and Gulshan had earlier worked together in The Girl In Yellow Boots- which featured Kalki Koechlin and Gulshan and was helmed by Anurag Kashyap. This isn't the first time Anurag is playing the ‘bad guy’ on screen. Before Bad Cop and Maharaja, he also essayed the villain in Sonakshi Sinha-starrer 2016 action thriller Akira, Nayanthara-starrer 2018 Tamil action thriller Imaikka Nodigal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer ZEE5 crime drama Haddi last year. Watch the teaser of Bad Cop here: Bad Cop is directed by Aditya Datt, who previously collaborated with Gulshan in the 2019 action film Commando 3. The series also stars Harleen Sethi, last seen in Sudip Sharma's Kohrra last year on Netflix India. Bad Cop is an official remake of the German web series Bad Cop-Criminal Gut. The release date of the series is not known yet.

Bad Cop teaser: Anurag Kashyap, Gulshan Devaiah feature in a twisted thriller

<p>Director Anurag Kashyap is making his point very clear. The acclaimed filmmaker, who has left a&nbsp;mark with his outstanding work in the Hindi cinema, has been known for putting his views clearly without mincing words.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, Anurag blasted at the newcomers as he shared a lengthy post for those who have angered the filmmaker with their 'mediocre ideas'&nbsp;to the extent that he has now decided to charge fees for a casual meeting with him.</p>

<p>Sending everyone in a surprise, the <em>Gangs of Wasseypur </em>director wrote in the post shared on his Instagram handle that he's done with the mediocre s***, and moving forward he's not doing any charity here.</p>

<p>Sharing the post on Instagram, Kashyap wrote in the caption, "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."</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C42SdGgrGvg/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C42SdGgrGvg/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C42SdGgrGvg/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C42SdGgrGvg/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The statement read, "I wasted a lot of time trying to help newcomers and mostly ended up with mediocre s***. So, now onwards, I don't want to waste my time meeting random people who think they are creative geniuses.''</p>

<p><strong>Anurag Kashyap's fee structure for the meeting: ₹1 lakh for 10-15 minutes&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In the post, the annoyed filmmaker mentioned that he has new criteria for those who want to meet him and pitch their creative ideas. As per the post, he will now charge Rs 1 lakh ($1200) for 10-15 minutes meeting.</p>

<p>He wrote, ''I will now have rates. If someone wants to meet me for 10-15 minutes I will charge 1 lac, for half an 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*** away. And all paid in advance. (sic)."</p>

<p>Like many of his comments, Anurag's post quickly went viral, garnering reactions from the celebrity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Agreeing with Anurag, director Shekhar Kapoor commented, ''Honestly Anuraag .. I often feel the same way !''</p>

<p>Indian actress 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?.''</p>

<p>On the work front, Anurag Kashyap is set to make his Malayalam film debut as an actor in Aashiq Abu's <em>Rifle Club.</em></p>

<p>The film also stars Dileesh Pothan, Vani Viswanath, Vijayaraghavan, Vincy Aloshious, and Unnimaya Prasad. The movie will be released on Onam 2024. He has also a neo-noir thriller<em> Kennedy </em>set for release. Starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, the movie premiered at the 76th Canes Film Festival last year. However, the release date of the movie has not been revealed.&nbsp;</p>


Director Anurag Kashyap is making his point very clear. The acclaimed filmmaker, who has left a mark with his outstanding work in the Hindi cinema, has been known for putting his views clearly without mincing words.

Director Anurag Kashyap is making his point very clear. The acclaimed filmmaker, who has left a mark with his outstanding work in the Hindi cinema, has been known for putting his views clearly without mincing words. On Saturday, Anurag blasted at the newcomers as he shared a lengthy post for those who have angered the filmmaker with their 'mediocre ideas' to the extent that he has now decided to charge fees for a casual meeting with him. Sending everyone in a surprise, the Gangs of Wasseypur director wrote in the post shared on his Instagram handle that he's done with the mediocre s***, and moving forward he's not doing any charity here. Sharing the post on Instagram, Kashyap wrote in the caption, "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." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × The statement read, "I wasted a lot of time trying to help newcomers and mostly ended up with mediocre s***. So, now onwards, I don't want to waste my time meeting random people who think they are creative geniuses.'' Anurag Kashyap's fee structure for the meeting: ₹1 lakh for 10-15 minutes In the post, the annoyed filmmaker mentioned that he has new criteria for those who want to meet him and pitch their creative ideas. As per the post, he will now charge Rs 1 lakh ($1200) for 10-15 minutes meeting. He wrote, ''I will now have rates. If someone wants to meet me for 10-15 minutes I will charge 1 lac, for half an 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*** away. And all paid in advance. (sic)." Like many of his comments, Anurag's post quickly went viral, garnering reactions from the celebrity. Agreeing with Anurag, director Shekhar Kapoor commented, ''Honestly Anuraag .. I often feel the same way !'' Indian actress 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?.'' On the work front, Anurag Kashyap is set to make his Malayalam film debut as an actor in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club. The film also stars Dileesh Pothan, Vani Viswanath, Vijayaraghavan, Vincy Aloshious, and Unnimaya Prasad. The movie will be released on Onam 2024. He has also a neo-noir thriller Kennedy set for release. Starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, the movie premiered at the 76th Canes Film Festival last year. However, the release date of the movie has not been revealed.

I am not a charity! Anurag Kashyap now has a fee structure, will charge Rs 5 lakh to meet newcomers

<p>Known for several critically acclaimed movies in Indian cinema, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap&nbsp;never shies away from letting out his thoughts. The&nbsp;Gangs of Wasseypur director has once again made&nbsp;headlines. This time for&nbsp;targetting&nbsp;independent filmmakers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At an event&nbsp; held in Kolkata, Anurag talked about the industry and explained the kinds of directors and filmmakers it has.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I firmly believe that every filmmaker should have the right to make every kind of film,” he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shaitaan-review-r-madhavans-sinister-act-isnt-enough-to-save-this-weak-story-697943">Shaitaan review: R Madhavan's sinister act isn't enough to save this weak story&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>“I know most filmmakers personally, even the most problematic ones. The commercial filmmakers, the people behind films like KGF and Salaar, are of two kinds. There are the opportunists, and those who are very honest about only wanting to make money and make hit films,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Ng7ctBgoZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Ng7ctBgoZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Ng7ctBgoZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Ng7ctBgoZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Further, the <em>Kennedy</em> director went on to slam&nbsp;independent filmmakers, who he termed as&nbsp;''frauds''</p>

<p>“But the filmmakers who seem to be feminists, socialists, revolutionaries… Let me tell you that 90% of them are frauds. They’re all posturing. After so many years of trying to put together so many independent filmmakers, I’ve realised that independent filmmakers are the worst. Because all they’re doing is pulling each other down and calling each other names. What is the difference between the so-called intelligent people and the so-called fools? The fools are united. The ‘intelligent’ people are busy pulling each other down,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-roseanne-and-the-conners-house-hits-the-market-for-225000-697995">Roseanne and The Conners house hits the market for $225,000</a></p>

<p>The director went on to say that the one thing he looks up to in a filmmaker is honesty, as he&nbsp;praised the Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini. Talking about the Italian actor, he said, “We revere him now, but he wasn’t revered in his society. Kurosawa wasn’t popular as in Japan as he was internationally… I haven’t made a hit film in my life.”</p>

<p>On the work front, Kashyap had been in the news for his neo-noir thriller<em> Kennedy</em>. Starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, the movie premiered at the 76th Canes Film Festival last year. However, there is no update on when the movie is going to hit theaters.</p>


Known for several critically acclaimed movies in Indian cinema, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap never shies away from letting out his thoughts. The Gangs of Wasseypur director has once again made headlines.

Known for several critically acclaimed movies in Indian cinema, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap never shies away from letting out his thoughts. The Gangs of Wasseypur director has once again made headlines. This time for targetting independent filmmakers. At an event held in Kolkata, Anurag talked about the industry and explained the kinds of directors and filmmakers it has. “I firmly believe that every filmmaker should have the right to make every kind of film,” he said. Shaitaan review: R Madhavan's sinister act isn't enough to save this weak story “I know most filmmakers personally, even the most problematic ones. The commercial filmmakers, the people behind films like KGF and Salaar, are of two kinds. There are the opportunists, and those who are very honest about only wanting to make money and make hit films,” he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × Further, the Kennedy director went on to slam independent filmmakers, who he termed as ''frauds'' “But the filmmakers who seem to be feminists, socialists, revolutionaries… Let me tell you that 90% of them are frauds. They’re all posturing. After so many years of trying to put together so many independent filmmakers, I’ve realised that independent filmmakers are the worst. Because all they’re doing is pulling each other down and calling each other names. What is the difference between the so-called intelligent people and the so-called fools? The fools are united. The ‘intelligent’ people are busy pulling each other down,” he added. Roseanne and The Conners house hits the market for $225,000 The director went on to say that the one thing he looks up to in a filmmaker is honesty, as he praised the Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini. Talking about the Italian actor, he said, “We revere him now, but he wasn’t revered in his society. Kurosawa wasn’t popular as in Japan as he was internationally… I haven’t made a hit film in my life.” On the work front, Kashyap had been in the news for his neo-noir thriller Kennedy. Starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone, the movie premiered at the 76th Canes Film Festival last year. However, there is no update on when the movie is going to hit theaters.

Anurag Kashyap slams independent filmmakers, says '90% of them are frauds'

Bollywood filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap had a great time with Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen. Kashyap met the Fantastic Beasts star at the Marrakech International Film Festival, where they both struck a pose while smoking.

Bollywood filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap had a great time with Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen. Kashyap met the Fantastic Beasts star at the Marrakech International Film Festival, where they both struck a pose while smoking. The Gangs of Wasseypur director is currently in Morocco, attending the Arab world's largest film festival. On Sunday (Nov 26), Anurag shared a carousel of photos with the actor. In the picture, he and Mikkelsen are sitting beside each other, posing with cigars in their hands. Sharing the photos, the actor called Mads the most, ''fuck*** amazing human being.'' Ozzy Osbourne wishes to perform one last gig to say goodbye to his fans: 'I’ll die a happy man' The caption reads, “Sharing a rolled up golden Virginia with @theofficialmads at @marrakechfilmfestival . The most fuckin’ 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…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × Both actors are looking dashing in black outfits. Mads Mikkelsen, who is known for his work in Doctor Strange, Indian Jones and the Dial Of Destiny, and Fantastic Beasts, will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement honour. Anurag Kashyap has been one of the prominent guests invited to the prestigious film festival. He has been continuously sharing photos with legendary actors like Willem Dafoe, Tilda Swinton and others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × Sharing a picture with the Spider-Man actor, he wrote, ''With the amazing @willemdafoesact at @marrakechfilmfestival❤️.'' Another photo showed him posing with actress Tilda Swinton, he wrote, ''First night at the @marrakechfilmfestival with the most beautiful and amazing @swinton.tilda and the boss lady #JoannaHogg.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × The festival will run until December 2.

Anurag Kashyap shares picture with Mads Mikkelson, calls him, 'the most fuc**ng amazing human being'

<p>Anurag Kashyap's highly anticipated film <em>Kennedy</em> will be closing the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The festival, celebrating the best of Indian cinema, will conclude with the screening of<em> Kennedy </em>on 20th August 2023 in Melbourne.<br />
<br />
<em>Kennedy</em> had its grand world premiere at the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, and its selection as the closing night film for IFFM 2023 further solidifies its reputation as a captivating and thought-provoking cinematic masterpiece. The film has already received critical acclaim and attention for its gripping storyline and outstanding performances by the lead cast of Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Closing night at IFFM&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></h2>

<p>The closing night ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, as it will be graced by the presence of the visionary director himself, Anurag Kashyap, who is known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema with his bold and unique storytelling. Along with Kashyap, the lead cast of <em>Kennedy</em>- Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat, will also be present to share their experiences and insights into their roles in the film.</p>

<p>That's not all; cinema enthusiasts and festival attendees are in for a special treat! A day ahead of the closing night, on 19th August, Anurag Kashyap and the lead cast will participate in an exclusive in-conversation session about <em>Kennedy&nbsp;</em>with a live audience.</p>

<p><em>Kennedy</em>&nbsp;follows the enthralling tale of a long-thought-to-be-dead, insomniac ex-cop, who finds himself entangled in a corrupt system while seeking redemption. With its gripping narrative and powerful performances, the film promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences.</p>

<p>Says Anurag, “I am delighted that Kennedy is the closing film at IFF, Melbourne. It’s 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 they’ll like the film, like the global audience who’s seen the film till now”.</p>

<p>Founder and Festival Director of IFFM, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, also shared her enthusiasm for the film, stating, "Anurag Kashyap is known for his groundbreaking work, and <em>Kennedy</em> is no exception. It is a powerful film that engages the audience from start to finish. We are proud to have<em> Kennedy</em> as our closing night film and look forward to welcoming Anurag Kashyap and the talented cast to the festival."</p>

<p>The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will run from 11th to 29th August, showcasing an array of outstanding Indian films across various genres and also films from the Indian subcontinent.</p>


Anurag Kashyap's highly anticipated film Kennedy will be closing the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The festival, celebrating the best of Indian cinema, will conclude with the screening of Kennedy on 20th August 2023 in Melbourne.

Anurag Kashyap's highly anticipated film Kennedy will be closing the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The festival, celebrating the best of Indian cinema, will conclude with the screening of Kennedy on 20th August 2023 in Melbourne. Kennedy had its grand world premiere at the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, and its selection as the closing night film for IFFM 2023 further solidifies its reputation as a captivating and thought-provoking cinematic masterpiece. The film has already received critical acclaim and attention for its gripping storyline and outstanding performances by the lead cast of Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat. Closing night at IFFM The closing night ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, as it will be graced by the presence of the visionary director himself, Anurag Kashyap, who is known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema with his bold and unique storytelling. Along with Kashyap, the lead cast of Kennedy- Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat, will also be present to share their experiences and insights into their roles in the film. That's not all; cinema enthusiasts and festival attendees are in for a special treat! A day ahead of the closing night, on 19th August, Anurag Kashyap and the lead cast will participate in an exclusive in-conversation session about Kennedy with a live audience. Kennedy follows the enthralling tale of a long-thought-to-be-dead, insomniac ex-cop, who finds himself entangled in a corrupt system while seeking redemption. With its gripping narrative and powerful performances, the film promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences. Says Anurag, “I am delighted that Kennedy is the closing film at IFF, Melbourne. It’s 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 they’ll like the film, like the global audience who’s seen the film till now”. Founder and Festival Director of IFFM, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, also shared her enthusiasm for the film, stating, "Anurag Kashyap is known for his groundbreaking work, and Kennedy is no exception. It is a powerful film that engages the audience from start to finish. We are proud to have Kennedy as our closing night film and look forward to welcoming Anurag Kashyap and the talented cast to the festival." The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will run from 11th to 29th August, showcasing an array of outstanding Indian films across various genres and also films from the Indian subcontinent.

Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy to close the 2023 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

<p>The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated film <em>Kennedy</em>, directed by the maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, has been selected as the prestigious closing night film. The festival, celebrating the best of Indian cinema, will conclude with the screening of <em>Kennedy&nbsp;</em>on 20th August 2023 in Melbourne.</p>

<p><em>Kennedy</em> had its grand world premiere at the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, and its selection as the closing night film for IFFM 2023 further solidifies its reputation as a captivating and thought-provoking cinematic masterpiece. The film has already received critical acclaim and attention for its gripping storyline and outstanding performances by the lead cast of Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The closing night ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, as it will be graced by the presence of the visionary director himself, Anurag Kashyap, who is known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema with his bold and unique storytelling. Alongside him, the lead cast of Kennedy,&nbsp;the talented Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat, will also be present to share their experiences and insights into their roles in the film.</p>

<p>But that's not all; cinema enthusiasts and festival attendees are in for a special treat! A day ahead of the closing night, on 19th August, Anurag Kashyap and the lead cast will participate in an exclusive in-conversation session about <em>Kennedy</em> with a live audience.</p>

<p><em>Kennedy</em> follows the enthralling tale of a long-thought-to-be-dead, insomniac ex-cop, who finds himself entangled in a corrupt system while seeking redemption. With its gripping narrative and powerful performances, the film promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences.</p>

<p>Says Anurag, “ I am delighted that Kennedy is the closing film at IFF, Melbourne. It’s 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 they’ll like the film, like the global audience who’s seen the film till now”.</p>

<p>Founder and Festival Director of IFFM, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, also shared her enthusiasm for the film, stating, "Anurag Kashyap is known for his groundbreaking work, and <em>Kennedy&nbsp;</em>is no exception. It is a powerful film that engages the audience from start to finish. We are proud to have 'Kennedy' as our closing night film and look forward to welcoming Anurag Kashyap and the talented cast to the festival."</p>

<p>The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will run from 11th to 29th August, showcasing an array of outstanding Indian films across various genres and also films from the Indian subcontinent.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated film Kennedy, directed by the maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, has been selected as the prestigious closing night film.

The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated film Kennedy, directed by the maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, has been selected as the prestigious closing night film. The festival, celebrating the best of Indian cinema, will conclude with the screening of Kennedy on 20th August 2023 in Melbourne. Kennedy had its grand world premiere at the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, and its selection as the closing night film for IFFM 2023 further solidifies its reputation as a captivating and thought-provoking cinematic masterpiece. The film has already received critical acclaim and attention for its gripping storyline and outstanding performances by the lead cast of Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat. The closing night ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, as it will be graced by the presence of the visionary director himself, Anurag Kashyap, who is known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema with his bold and unique storytelling. Alongside him, the lead cast of Kennedy, the talented Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat, will also be present to share their experiences and insights into their roles in the film. But that's not all; cinema enthusiasts and festival attendees are in for a special treat! A day ahead of the closing night, on 19th August, Anurag Kashyap and the lead cast will participate in an exclusive in-conversation session about Kennedy with a live audience. Kennedy follows the enthralling tale of a long-thought-to-be-dead, insomniac ex-cop, who finds himself entangled in a corrupt system while seeking redemption. With its gripping narrative and powerful performances, the film promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences. Says Anurag, “ I am delighted that Kennedy is the closing film at IFF, Melbourne. It’s 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 they’ll like the film, like the global audience who’s seen the film till now”. Founder and Festival Director of IFFM, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, also shared her enthusiasm for the film, stating, "Anurag Kashyap is known for his groundbreaking work, and Kennedy is no exception. It is a powerful film that engages the audience from start to finish. We are proud to have 'Kennedy' as our closing night film and look forward to welcoming Anurag Kashyap and the talented cast to the festival." The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will run from 11th to 29th August, showcasing an array of outstanding Indian films across various genres and also films from the Indian subcontinent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kennedy: Anurag Kashyap's film starring Sunny Leone to close 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

<p>Vijay Sethupathi is one of the busiest actors in the entertainment industry these days. He will feature as the antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan's <em>Jawan</em>. The actor also has <em>Merry Christmas</em> with Katrina Kaif in the pipeline. In the midst of all this, Vijay Sethupathi has unveiled the title of his 50th film - <em>Maharaja</em>. The movie will also feature Anurag Kashyap in a pivotal role.</p>

<h2>Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap’s second collaboration&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Vijay Sethupathi shared the poster of <em>Maharaja</em> on social media on Thursday. "VJS50 titled as <em>Maharaja</em>. Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan," read the caption. If reports are to be believed then Anurag Kashyap is going to play villain in this revenge thriller.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CumPfyOJyXa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CumPfyOJyXa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CumPfyOJyXa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CumPfyOJyXa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Vijay Sethupathi (@actorvijaysethupathi)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shah-rukh-khan-watched-films-of-these-actors-to-prepare-for-his-role-in-jawan-615050">Shah Rukh Khan watched films of these actors to prepare for his role in Jawan</a></strong></p>

<p>However, the official announcement of the film and its cast is yet to be made by the makers. <em>Maharaja</em> will be the second film of Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap's collaboration. Earlier, they have worked together in <em>Imaika Nodigal</em>.</p>

<p><em>Maharaja</em> will also feature Munishkanth and Arul Doss among others. While Manikandan has written the film, Nataraj will be the DOP. The music for <em>Maharaja</em> will be composed by Ajnesh Loknath, who also composed the tracks of superhit Kannada film, <em>Kantara</em>.</p>

<h2>Maharaja: 60 per cent shooting has been completed</h2>

<p>As per reports, the film went on floors last year and 60 per cent of its shooting has been completed. The last schedule of the film is said to be of 35 days and it is believed that <em>Maharaja</em> may be released by the end of this year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-daniel-radcliffes-hope-for-harry-potter-tv-show-satisfying-fans-disappointed-by-movies-615045">Daniel Radcliffe's hope for Harry Potter TV show? Satisfying fans disappointed by movies</a></strong></p>

<p>On the work front, Vijay Sethupathi was last seen in Vetrimaaran's Tamil film <em>Viduthalai Part 1</em>. He will also be seen in <em>Merry Christmas</em>, <em>Mumbaikar</em>, and <em>Gandhi Talks</em>.</p>


Vijay Sethupathi is one of the busiest actors in the entertainment industry these days. He will feature as the antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. The actor also has Merry Christmas with Katrina Kaif in the pipeline.

Vijay Sethupathi is one of the busiest actors in the entertainment industry these days. He will feature as the antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan. The actor also has Merry Christmas with Katrina Kaif in the pipeline. In the midst of all this, Vijay Sethupathi has unveiled the title of his 50th film - Maharaja. The movie will also feature Anurag Kashyap in a pivotal role. Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap’s second collaboration Vijay Sethupathi shared the poster of Maharaja on social media on Thursday. "VJS50 titled as Maharaja. Written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan," read the caption. If reports are to be believed then Anurag Kashyap is going to play villain in this revenge thriller. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Sethupathi (@actorvijaysethupathi) × Also read: Shah Rukh Khan watched films of these actors to prepare for his role in Jawan However, the official announcement of the film and its cast is yet to be made by the makers. Maharaja will be the second film of Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap's collaboration. Earlier, they have worked together in Imaika Nodigal. Maharaja will also feature Munishkanth and Arul Doss among others. While Manikandan has written the film, Nataraj will be the DOP. The music for Maharaja will be composed by Ajnesh Loknath, who also composed the tracks of superhit Kannada film, Kantara. Maharaja: 60 per cent shooting has been completed As per reports, the film went on floors last year and 60 per cent of its shooting has been completed. The last schedule of the film is said to be of 35 days and it is believed that Maharaja may be released by the end of this year. Also read: Daniel Radcliffe's hope for Harry Potter TV show? Satisfying fans disappointed by movies On the work front, Vijay Sethupathi was last seen in Vetrimaaran's Tamil film Viduthalai Part 1. He will also be seen in Merry Christmas, Mumbaikar, and Gandhi Talks.

Maharaja: Anurag Kashyap to play the antagonist in Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film

<p>Anurag Kashyap’s <em>Kennedy</em> is making its run to international film festivals after it debuted at Cannes this year. The Zee Studios and Good Bad Films’ upcoming police noir <em>Kennedy</em> is based on an insomniac cop who dwells in different circumstances while looking for redemption. The film will now test the waters at the Sydney Film Festival. Anurag Kashyap will be travelling to the film festival with his film after being named Head of the Jury at Sydney Film Festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As head of the Jury at the Sydney Film Festival, Anurag Kashyap will be joined by actor Mia Wasikowska (Australia), film curator and journalist Dorothee Wenne (Germany), writer and director Larissa Behrendt (Australia) and filmmaker Visakesa Chandrasekaram (Australia/Sri Lanka).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kennedy was presented at Cannes 2023</strong></h2>

<p>At Cannes 2023, <em>Kennedy </em>became the first Indian film to be screened at the midnight section at The Grand Lumiere Theatre. Prior to this, Anurag Kashyap presented films like <em>Raman Raghav 2.0, Ugly, Bombay Talkies,</em> and the two-part gangster drama <em>Gangs of Wasseypur.</em></p>

<p><em><strong>Watch exclusive interview of The Night Manager creator Sandeep Modi:</strong></em></p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/night-manager-creator-sandeep-modi-on-recommending-tom-hiddleston-indian-ott-shows-to-watch-602921/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<h2><strong>Kennedy: Cast and Crew</strong></h2>

<p><em>Kennedy</em> is written and directed by Anurag Kashyap starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. The film has been produced by Zee Studios and Ranjan Singh &amp; Kabir Ahuja of Good Bad Films. The music of the film is composed by Ashish Narula with Aamir Aziz &amp; Boyblanck. The editing of the film is done by Tanya Chhabria and Deepak Kattar. The sound design of the film is done by Kunal Sharma and Dr Akshay Indikar.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here.</a></p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;</p>


Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy is making its run to international film festivals after it debuted at Cannes this year. The Zee Studios and Good Bad Films’ upcoming police noir Kennedy is based on an insomniac cop who dwells in different circumstances while looking for redemption.

Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy is making its run to international film festivals after it debuted at Cannes this year. The Zee Studios and Good Bad Films’ upcoming police noir Kennedy is based on an insomniac cop who dwells in different circumstances while looking for redemption. The film will now test the waters at the Sydney Film Festival. Anurag Kashyap will be travelling to the film festival with his film after being named Head of the Jury at Sydney Film Festival. As head of the Jury at the Sydney Film Festival, Anurag Kashyap will be joined by actor Mia Wasikowska (Australia), film curator and journalist Dorothee Wenne (Germany), writer and director Larissa Behrendt (Australia) and filmmaker Visakesa Chandrasekaram (Australia/Sri Lanka). Kennedy was presented at Cannes 2023 At Cannes 2023, Kennedy became the first Indian film to be screened at the midnight section at The Grand Lumiere Theatre. Prior to this, Anurag Kashyap presented films like Raman Raghav 2.0, Ugly, Bombay Talkies, and the two-part gangster drama Gangs of Wasseypur. Watch exclusive interview of The Night Manager creator Sandeep Modi: Kennedy: Cast and Crew Kennedy is written and directed by Anurag Kashyap starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. The film has been produced by Zee Studios and Ranjan Singh & Kabir Ahuja of Good Bad Films. The music of the film is composed by Ashish Narula with Aamir Aziz & Boyblanck. The editing of the film is done by Tanya Chhabria and Deepak Kattar. The sound design of the film is done by Kunal Sharma and Dr Akshay Indikar. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kennedy director Anurag Kashyap named Head of the Jury at Sydney Film Festival

Radio jockey and actor Abhilash Thapliyal made his grand debut at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival red carpet last month. Thapliyal had already gained recognition for his roles in the Taapsee Pannu-led horror thriller Blurr and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's web series Faadu.

Radio jockey and actor Abhilash Thapliyal made his grand debut at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival red carpet last month. Thapliyal had already gained recognition for his roles in the Taapsee Pannu-led horror thriller Blurr and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's web series Faadu. But now, it appears his career is going to reach new heights. He stars in Anurag Kashyap's upcoming neo-noir thriller Kennedy. The film premiered at 2023 Cannes in the out-of-competition category. Thapliyal has garnered praise for his craft and fans are excited to see how this collaboration between him and Kashyap will unfold on the big screen. Kennedy stars Rahul Bhat in the titular role of Kennedy, a former cop, who has been presumed dead for years. Haunted by his past, he battles chronic insomnia, unable to escape the torment of his actions. Despite the guilt weighing heavily on his conscience, Kennedy finds himself trapped within a corrupt system, reluctantly continuing to serve as an enforcer. Joining Thapliyal and Bhat in the film are Sunny Leone, Megha Burman, and Mohit Takalkar. In an interview with WION on the sidelines of the Cannes Festival, Thapliyal shared his thoughts about the film, the Cannes experience, and working with Kashyap. Q. Congratulations on Kennedy and its premiere at Cannes. How does it feel to be part of such a prestigious film festival and have your work showcased on an international platform? A. I think working with Anurag Kashyap... that itself was sort of like winning an award. And then the film reaching to Cannes, I never expected anything like that. I'd never walked the red carpet and I walked the very first red carpet at Cannes. This is always going to stay with me. But I think working with Anurag Kashyap was a far more important thing for me than my film reaching Cannes. Q. You have been a radio jockey and a TV host. Was being an actor always your end-goal? A. Not end goal. End goal toh kuch bhi nahi hai (I don't have an end goal). The day I get bored of acting, I'll leave acting. It's as simple as that. Whatever makes me happy... I've been doing that. Radio still makes me happy. It still excites me. The day radio stops making me happy, I'll leave radio also. Because YOLO, yaar. You only live once. Wherever I'm finding happiness, I'm doing that. So the day I stop feeling that that feeling of happiness, of satisfaction, I'll let go of it. So it's not the end goal. It is just a part of a small part of my journey. It is not my identity. I'm not just an actor. I'm more than the role I play. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhilash Thapliyal (@abhilashthapliyal) × Q. Anurag Kashyap has a very distinctive filmmaking style. How did you find collaborating with him and what was the experience like on set? A. I've always been a director's actor, be it Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari or Ajay Bahl [director of Blurr]. With Anurag sir, I was a bit too prepared, because when you are given this opportunity to work with somebody like him, aap kuch nahi chhodna chahte aur aap purit tarah se set par jana chahte ho (you don't want to compromise on anything and want to go to the set fully prepared). On the first day, I was mugging up my lines. Anurag sir said, "Aaram se kar na (relax)." After that, the way I opened up before the camera... So, he is very different from the kinds of films he makes. He's like a teddy bear, he's a sweetheart. Second day onwards, I begin to loosen up thanks to him. He knows exactly what he needs from he wants from the scene. He knows the objective of the scene. That clarity of thought is something which is amazing. Q. Can you tell us about your character in Kennedy? A. I can't! I can tell you even the name. I can tell you one more thing that he just changes Kennedy's life. That's all. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhilash Thapliyal (@abhilashthapliyal) × Q. Looking ahead, what are your aspirations as an actor? Are there any specific types of roles or genres you would like to explore in the future? A. It doesn't matter to me whether I do a Rs 100 crore film or not. What matters is, I should give a performance that is worth Rs 100 crore. I want to be known as a good actor. That is my objective. I have no aspirations of becoming a star. If it happens, it happens. I just want to work with the best of directors with the best of stories and do something different from what we usually get. Q. Who are some actors or performers that you look up to and find inspiring? I love to watch Boman Irani, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkumar Rao, Vicky Kaushal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. These are the kind of actors I look up to. They are all doing amazing jobs. I always thought about Boman sir, and the kind of characters he has played. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

EXCLUSIVE | Kennedy's Abhilash Thapliyal on Cannes debut, working with Anurag Kashyap: 'He's a teddy bear!'

<p>It is truly a moment for Indian cinema. Anurag Kashyap walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 along with the cast of his new film <em>Kennedy.</em> The film premiered at the Midnight section of the festival on Wednesday and its lead cast Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone sashayed down the red carpet dressed in their best along with the proud filmmaker.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Leone, dressed in a satin peach gown with a thigh-high slit, exuded glamour on the red carpet as she smiled and posed for the camera. She sported red lips and kept her hair up in a bun and waved at the crowd before entering the theatre for the screening of the film. This is Sunny's first time at Cannes - that too for the screening of her film, which made the occasion even more special.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Sharing photos from the red carpet, Sunny wrote on Instagram, "The proudest moment of my career so far! Thank you @anuragkashyap10 for this moment! And @itsrahulbhat for letting me be share the screen with you in this amazing performance! Love you both! #kennedy @festivaldecannes @zeestudiosofficial</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cspkg7uqfw7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cspkg7uqfw7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cspkg7uqfw7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cspkg7uqfw7/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>"The world premiere of #kennedy and I could not be more proud to represent Indian cinema. Such an amazing moment for myself and the entire team!," wrote Sunny as she shared more photos of the night.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CspmPTmKpFV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CspmPTmKpFV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CspmPTmKpFV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CspmPTmKpFV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Before her red carpet moment, the actress in an interview with PTI, disclosed how she came about auditioning for <em>Kennedy</em> and eventually bagged the role.</p>

<p>She said, "Ten people were sitting there. I gave the audition. The director said you are right for the role and then turned to all the others and asked what they felt. That was a real test." Sunny added.</p>

<p>Also see:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/another-indian-at-cannes-sunny-leone-opts-for-a-satin-gown-for-debut-595437">Kennedy-actress Sunny Leone debuts at Cannes in a green satin dress</a></strong><br />
<br />
"I sneakily found out last night that the director's mind had already been made up. They were probably not sure I would turn up for the audition. Many actors in Bollywood do not give screen tests after they reach a certain level," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1  width=&quot;100%&quot;"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


It is truly a moment for Indian cinema. Anurag Kashyap walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 along with the cast of his new film Kennedy. The film premiered at the Midnight section of the festival on Wednesday and its lead cast Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone sashayed down the red carpet dressed in their best along with the proud filmmaker.

It is truly a moment for Indian cinema. Anurag Kashyap walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 along with the cast of his new film Kennedy. The film premiered at the Midnight section of the festival on Wednesday and its lead cast Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone sashayed down the red carpet dressed in their best along with the proud filmmaker. Leone, dressed in a satin peach gown with a thigh-high slit, exuded glamour on the red carpet as she smiled and posed for the camera. She sported red lips and kept her hair up in a bun and waved at the crowd before entering the theatre for the screening of the film. This is Sunny's first time at Cannes - that too for the screening of her film, which made the occasion even more special. Sharing photos from the red carpet, Sunny wrote on Instagram, "The proudest moment of my career so far! Thank you @anuragkashyap10 for this moment! And @itsrahulbhat for letting me be share the screen with you in this amazing performance! Love you both! #kennedy @festivaldecannes @zeestudiosofficial View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone) × "The world premiere of #kennedy and I could not be more proud to represent Indian cinema. Such an amazing moment for myself and the entire team!," wrote Sunny as she shared more photos of the night. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone) × Before her red carpet moment, the actress in an interview with PTI, disclosed how she came about auditioning for Kennedy and eventually bagged the role. She said, "Ten people were sitting there. I gave the audition. The director said you are right for the role and then turned to all the others and asked what they felt. That was a real test." Sunny added. Also see: Kennedy-actress Sunny Leone debuts at Cannes in a green satin dress "I sneakily found out last night that the director's mind had already been made up. They were probably not sure I would turn up for the audition. Many actors in Bollywood do not give screen tests after they reach a certain level," she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sunny Leone shines at the Cannes red carpet as she attends Kennedy premiere: Proudest moment of my career

<p>Anurag Kashyap’s highly anticipated film <em>Kennedy</em>, essentially a police noir film, has finally been screened at The Grand Lumiere Theatre at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. <em>Kennedy</em> is based on an&nbsp;insomniac cop who dwells in different circumstances while looking for redemption. The hype around the film had&nbsp;been high, especially since it was to be&nbsp;screened at Cannes.</p>

<p>It did not disappoint! Anurag Kashyap’s <em>Kennedy</em> received a seven-minute standing ovation at the film festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Kennedy</em> is the first Indian film that screened in the midnight section at The Grand Lumiere Theatre. With <em>Kennedy</em>, Kashyap returned to the Cannes Film Festival where he previously presented films such as <em>Raman Raghav 2.0, Ugly, Bombay Talkies&nbsp;</em>and the two-part gangster drama <em>Gangs of Wasseypur.</em></p>

<p><em><img alt="Kennedy" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="203265fb-a146-4e63-8b97-de966e1d3280" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202023-05-25T171058.618.jpg" /></em></p>

<p>At Cannes, Anurag Kashyap&nbsp;graced the carpet as a veteran filmmaker and was seen there as a chief guest and a speaker. Also spotted were&nbsp;Vikramaditya Motwane, Rahul Bhatt, Sunny Leone, Shariq Patel, Ranjan Singh, Kabir Ahuja, Bhumika Tewari, Neeraj Joshi, and Ashima Awasthi.</p>

<p><img alt="Kennedy" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="21333898-cfa5-4371-b70e-2b0031321263" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202023-05-25T172207.693.jpg" /></p>

<p>Talking about <em>Kennedy</em>&nbsp;getting screened at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, director Anurag Kashyap said,&nbsp;“It's always special to show your film to the world at Cannes and it’s a lifetime moment to play at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. <em>Kennedy</em> is a very special film to me and extremely personal too. We have put our heart and soul into making this film. Seven-minute-long standing ovation from the audience has made me full of gratitude. I am very grateful and excited at the same time.”</p>

<h2><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cannes-exclusive-indian-film-agra-producer-on-cannes-world-premiere-why-its-an-important-film-595531">Cannes Exclusive: Indian film Agra producer reflects on film's journey to Cannes 2023</a></strong></h2>

<p>Sunny Leone, who made her Cannes debut with the film, said,&nbsp;"I am thrilled to make my Cannes debut with <em>Kennedy </em>being screened here. It's only a dream few actors get to live, and I take a lot of pride in being a part of such a prestigious event. I cannot wait to see how the global audience reacts."</p>

<p>Talking about the same, Shariq Patel, CBO of Zee Studios added, “We are thrilled to see <em>Kennedy&nbsp;</em>garner a high-wattage response, here at Cannes. I thank the selection committee at Cannes for extending this opportunity to us. Having exuberant applause at Grande Lumiere Theatre by the audience is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime surreal experience.’’</p>

<p><em>Kennedy</em> is written and directed by Anurag Kashyap and&nbsp;stars&nbsp;Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. The film has been produced by Zee Studios and Ranjan Singh &amp; Kabir Ahuja of Good Bad Films. The DOP of the film is Sylvester Fonseca. The music of the film is composed by Ashish Narula, along with Aamir Aziz &amp; Boyblanck. Editing has been done by Tanya Chhabria and Deepak Kattar. The sound design of the film is done by Kunal Sharma and Dr. Akshay Indikar.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here.</a></p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;</p>


Anurag Kashyap’s highly anticipated film Kennedy, essentially a police noir film, has finally been screened at The Grand Lumiere Theatre at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Anurag Kashyap’s highly anticipated film Kennedy, essentially a police noir film, has finally been screened at The Grand Lumiere Theatre at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Kennedy is based on an insomniac cop who dwells in different circumstances while looking for redemption. The hype around the film had been high, especially since it was to be screened at Cannes. It did not disappoint! Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy received a seven-minute standing ovation at the film festival. Kennedy is the first Indian film that screened in the midnight section at The Grand Lumiere Theatre. With Kennedy, Kashyap returned to the Cannes Film Festival where he previously presented films such as Raman Raghav 2.0, Ugly, Bombay Talkies and the two-part gangster drama Gangs of Wasseypur. At Cannes, Anurag Kashyap graced the carpet as a veteran filmmaker and was seen there as a chief guest and a speaker. Also spotted were Vikramaditya Motwane, Rahul Bhatt, Sunny Leone, Shariq Patel, Ranjan Singh, Kabir Ahuja, Bhumika Tewari, Neeraj Joshi, and Ashima Awasthi. Talking about Kennedy getting screened at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, director Anurag Kashyap said, “It's always special to show your film to the world at Cannes and it’s a lifetime moment to play at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. Kennedy is a very special film to me and extremely personal too. We have put our heart and soul into making this film. Seven-minute-long standing ovation from the audience has made me full of gratitude. I am very grateful and excited at the same time.” ALSO READ: Cannes Exclusive: Indian film Agra producer reflects on film's journey to Cannes 2023 Sunny Leone, who made her Cannes debut with the film, said, "I am thrilled to make my Cannes debut with Kennedy being screened here. It's only a dream few actors get to live, and I take a lot of pride in being a part of such a prestigious event. I cannot wait to see how the global audience reacts." Talking about the same, Shariq Patel, CBO of Zee Studios added, “We are thrilled to see Kennedy garner a high-wattage response, here at Cannes. I thank the selection committee at Cannes for extending this opportunity to us. Having exuberant applause at Grande Lumiere Theatre by the audience is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime surreal experience.’’ Kennedy is written and directed by Anurag Kashyap and stars Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. The film has been produced by Zee Studios and Ranjan Singh & Kabir Ahuja of Good Bad Films. The DOP of the film is Sylvester Fonseca. The music of the film is composed by Ashish Narula, along with Aamir Aziz & Boyblanck. Editing has been done by Tanya Chhabria and Deepak Kattar. The sound design of the film is done by Kunal Sharma and Dr. Akshay Indikar. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy from Zee Studios and Good Bad Films gets 7-min standing ovation at Cannes

<p>Actor Vikram and Anurag Kashyap are clearing the air on the casting of <em>Kennedy. </em>A day after Anurag Kashyap revealed that Chiyaan Vikram did not respond to his call when the filmmaker approached him to play the lead in Kennedy, the actor responded on social media and clarified his stand.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In an interview with the Film Companion, Kashyap stated that his latest film<em> Kennedy</em> was named after Vikram and he wanted the Tamil superstar to play the lead. &nbsp;“I actually had a specific actor in mind when I wrote this film; which is why the film is called <em>Kennedy.</em> The film was called <em>Kennedy Project. </em>It is Chiyaan Vikram, whose real name is Kennedy. I reached out to him. He never responded. So then, I reached out to Rahul (Bhatt),” said the director.<br />
<br />
Post this, many fans expressed their disappointment in both artists losing out on an opportunity to work together.<br />
Reacting to numerous social media messages, the <em>Ponniyin Selvan </em>actor took to Twitter to clarify that he, in fact, had never received Anurag's message. "Dear Anurag Kashyap. Just revisiting our conversation from over a year ago for the sake of our friends and well-wishers on social media. When I heard from another actor that you had tried to reach me for this film &amp; that you felt I hadn’t responded to you, I called you myself immediately and explained that I hadn’t gotten any mail or msg from you as the mail id that you had contacted me on was no longer active and my number had changed almost 2 years before that.”</p>

<p><br />
Vikram even shared his excitement for the film and wished Anurag. “As I said during that phone call, I’m very excited for your film Kennedy and even more so because it has my name. I wish you great times ahead. Lots of love, Chiyaan Vikram aka Kennedy,” he signed off.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/anuragkashyap72?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anuragkashyap72</a> ,<br />
Just revisiting our conversation from over a year ago for the sake of our friends and well wishers on social media. When I heard from another actor that you had tried to reach me for this film &amp; that you felt I hadn’t responded to you, I called you myself…</p>
— Vikram (@chiyaan) <a href="https://twitter.com/chiyaan/status/1660597397494595584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Vikram, who is currently on a break after suffering a rib injury on the sets of his upcoming film Thangalaan.</p>

<p>Responding to the actor, the director tweeted, "Absolutely right Boss sir. For the information of people, when he found out from another actor that I was trying to reach him, he called me directly and we realised that he had a different WhatsApp number. He gave me his correct information to reach out and even showed interest in reading the script but by then we were all locked and a month away from shooting. He also graciously blessed us to use the name “<em>Kennedy</em>” for the film. What I stated in the interview was the story behind how the film got to be called <em>Kennedy,</em>” he said adding that this was no need for any overreaction to his statement. “And definitely, I think neither Chiyaan sir nor I am retiring without working together. FYI we go back to pre-<em>Sethu </em>days,” he further said.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Absolutely right Boss sir. For the information of people, when he found from another actor that I was trying to reach to him he called me directly and we realised that he had a different WhatsApp number. He gave me his correct information to reach out and even showed interest in… <a href="https://t.co/1xmImitvHY">https://t.co/1xmImitvHY</a></p>
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) <a href="https://twitter.com/anuragkashyap72/status/1660617553318666240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><em>Kennedy</em>, directed by Anurag Kashyap, will premiere out of competition at Cannes in the Midnight Screenings section. A few weeks earlier, the filmmaker shared the teaser of the film which showed lead actor Rahul Bhatt on a killing spree. The film also features Sunny Leone as a mysterious woman named Charlie.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The film is said to revolve around an insomniac ex-cop who is assumed dead but continues to operate as an assassin for the department.<br />
<br />
Vikram was recently seen playing Aditha Karikalan in Mani Ratnam’s <em>Ponniyin Selvan</em> films.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Vikram and Anurag Kashyap are clearing the air on the casting of Kennedy. A day after Anurag Kashyap revealed that Chiyaan Vikram did not respond to his call when the filmmaker approached him to play the lead in Kennedy, the actor responded on social media and clarified his stand.

Actor Vikram and Anurag Kashyap are clearing the air on the casting of Kennedy. A day after Anurag Kashyap revealed that Chiyaan Vikram did not respond to his call when the filmmaker approached him to play the lead in Kennedy, the actor responded on social media and clarified his stand. In an interview with the Film Companion, Kashyap stated that his latest film Kennedy was named after Vikram and he wanted the Tamil superstar to play the lead. “I actually had a specific actor in mind when I wrote this film; which is why the film is called Kennedy. The film was called Kennedy Project. It is Chiyaan Vikram, whose real name is Kennedy. I reached out to him. He never responded. So then, I reached out to Rahul (Bhatt),” said the director. Post this, many fans expressed their disappointment in both artists losing out on an opportunity to work together. Reacting to numerous social media messages, the Ponniyin Selvan actor took to Twitter to clarify that he, in fact, had never received Anurag's message. "Dear Anurag Kashyap. Just revisiting our conversation from over a year ago for the sake of our friends and well-wishers on social media. When I heard from another actor that you had tried to reach me for this film & that you felt I hadn’t responded to you, I called you myself immediately and explained that I hadn’t gotten any mail or msg from you as the mail id that you had contacted me on was no longer active and my number had changed almost 2 years before that.” Vikram even shared his excitement for the film and wished Anurag. “As I said during that phone call, I’m very excited for your film Kennedy and even more so because it has my name. I wish you great times ahead. Lots of love, Chiyaan Vikram aka Kennedy,” he signed off. Dear @anuragkashyap72 , Just revisiting our conversation from over a year ago for the sake of our friends and well wishers on social media. When I heard from another actor that you had tried to reach me for this film & that you felt I hadn’t responded to you, I called you myself… — Vikram (@chiyaan) May 22, 2023 × Vikram, who is currently on a break after suffering a rib injury on the sets of his upcoming film Thangalaan. Responding to the actor, the director tweeted, "Absolutely right Boss sir. For the information of people, when he found out from another actor that I was trying to reach him, he called me directly and we realised that he had a different WhatsApp number. He gave me his correct information to reach out and even showed interest in reading the script but by then we were all locked and a month away from shooting. He also graciously blessed us to use the name “Kennedy” for the film. What I stated in the interview was the story behind how the film got to be called Kennedy,” he said adding that this was no need for any overreaction to his statement. “And definitely, I think neither Chiyaan sir nor I am retiring without working together. FYI we go back to pre-Sethu days,” he further said. Absolutely right Boss sir. For the information of people, when he found from another actor that I was trying to reach to him he called me directly and we realised that he had a different WhatsApp number. He gave me his correct information to reach out and even showed interest in… https://t.co/1xmImitvHY — Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) May 22, 2023 × Kennedy, directed by Anurag Kashyap, will premiere out of competition at Cannes in the Midnight Screenings section. A few weeks earlier, the filmmaker shared the teaser of the film which showed lead actor Rahul Bhatt on a killing spree. The film also features Sunny Leone as a mysterious woman named Charlie. The film is said to revolve around an insomniac ex-cop who is assumed dead but continues to operate as an assassin for the department. Vikram was recently seen playing Aditha Karikalan in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films.

Vikram clears the air on Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy casting

<p>The prestigious 2023 edition of the Cannes Film Festival is just hours away. Filmmakers from the world over will be premiering films and announcing new projects at the festival. Each year, Indian cinema has its fair share of representation. While red-carpet appearances attract the most attention, some Indian films too get selected for screening at the festival under various categories. This year few Indian films have been selected to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Here, have a look:<br />
<br />
<strong>Kennedy</strong><br />
<br />
Anurag Kashyap is not new to Cannes Film Festival. This year, he goes to Cannes with his new film <em>Kennedy</em>. The film is part of the Midnight Screenings section of the film festival. The film reportedly revolves around an ex-cop, thought to be dead, who now operates for the corrupt system and looks for redemption. The film features Rahul Bhatt, Sunny Leone and Abhilash Thapliyal in key roles.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bataaaa...kitna maza aaya...yeh teaser dekh ke?!<br />
<br />
Kennedy premieres at <a href="https://twitter.com/Festival_Cannes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Festival_Cannes</a> on May 24!<a href="https://twitter.com/itsRahulBhat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@itsRahulBhat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SunnyLeone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunnyLeone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GoodBadFilms1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoodBadFilms1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cinemakasam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cinemakasam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kabirahuja1991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kabirahuja1991</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shariqpatel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shariqpatel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ZeeStudios_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZeeStudios_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/a_tanline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@a_tanline</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/abhilashthapli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abhilashthapli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AamirAzizJmi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AamirAzizJmi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/boyblanck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boyblanck</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ashnarula?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashnarula</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IndikarAkshay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndikarAkshay</a>… <a href="https://t.co/i9eirZgSz8">pic.twitter.com/i9eirZgSz8</a></p>
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) <a href="https://twitter.com/anuragkashyap72/status/1656655352723812354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><br />
<strong>Agra</strong></p>

<p>Filmmkar Kanu Behl, whose debut film<em> Titli</em> too had screened at Cannes, takes his latest film Agra to Cannes 2023. The film will have its world premiere at the Director's Fortnight section at the festival. The film marks the comeback of 1990s actor Rahul Roy and explores the sexual dynamics of a family based in a small town in North India. Agra also stars Priyanka Bose, Mohit Agarwal, Vibha Chibber, and others in key roles.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kanu Behl’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Agra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Agra</a> to have its World Premiere at Directors’ Fortnight of Cannes Film Festival 2023.<a href="https://twitter.com/KanuBehl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanuBehl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MohitAgarwal777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MohitAgarwal777</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AanchalGoswami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AanchalGoswami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iRuhaniSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iRuhaniSharma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VibhaChibber?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VibhaChibber</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sonaljha2000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sonaljha2000</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulRoy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulRoy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankabose20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@priyankabose20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/atikachohan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@atikachohan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VIKME?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VIKME</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sidakumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sidakumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WilliamJehannin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WilliamJehannin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sahilsharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SahilSharma</a> <a href="https://t.co/ik7UNba7Cy">pic.twitter.com/ik7UNba7Cy</a></p>
— CinemaRare (@CinemaRareIN) <a href="https://twitter.com/CinemaRareIN/status/1648269262895857664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma’s 1990 film, <em>Ishanou</em> will be screened at the Classic Section of the Cannes Film Festival 2023. It is the only Indian film that has been shortlisted in the section of Cannes 2023.</p>

<p><strong>Red Carpet debuts</strong><br />
<br />
Not just films, but several prominent Indian actors will also be making their red carpet appearances at the festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma will be making her Cannes debut this year. According to reports, she will be part of an event that will honour women in cinema. Anushka will be sharing the stage with Hollywood actress Kate Winslet.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqc88P7pSyI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqc88P7pSyI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqc88P7pSyI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqc88P7pSyI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Manushi Chillar, actress and former Miss World, too will be making her Cannes debut this year along with social media influencer and actress Dolly Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The regulars</strong><br />
<br />
Bollywood beauties Sonam Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra have become regular faces at the Cannes red carpet in the past few years. However, none of these actresses have so far confirmed or denied their attendance. Aishwarya and Sonam are likely to be part of the red carpet as the brand ambassadors of L'Oreal Paris- the main sponsor of the French film festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
It is also speculated that Aditi Rao Hydari and Vijay Verma will be attending the festival as part of the Indian contingent. Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 16- May 27 at Cannes.</p>


The prestigious 2023 edition of the Cannes Film Festival is just hours away. Filmmakers from the world over will be premiering films and announcing new projects at the festival.

The prestigious 2023 edition of the Cannes Film Festival is just hours away. Filmmakers from the world over will be premiering films and announcing new projects at the festival. Each year, Indian cinema has its fair share of representation. While red-carpet appearances attract the most attention, some Indian films too get selected for screening at the festival under various categories. This year few Indian films have been selected to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. Here, have a look: Kennedy Anurag Kashyap is not new to Cannes Film Festival. This year, he goes to Cannes with his new film Kennedy. The film is part of the Midnight Screenings section of the film festival. The film reportedly revolves around an ex-cop, thought to be dead, who now operates for the corrupt system and looks for redemption. The film features Rahul Bhatt, Sunny Leone and Abhilash Thapliyal in key roles. Bataaaa...kitna maza aaya...yeh teaser dekh ke?! Kennedy premieres at @Festival_Cannes on May 24!@itsRahulBhat @SunnyLeone @GoodBadFilms1 @cinemakasam @kabirahuja1991 @shariqpatel @ZeeStudios_ @a_tanline @abhilashthapli @AamirAzizJmi @boyblanck @ashnarula @IndikarAkshay… pic.twitter.com/i9eirZgSz8 — Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) May 11, 2023 × Agra Filmmkar Kanu Behl, whose debut film Titli too had screened at Cannes, takes his latest film Agra to Cannes 2023. The film will have its world premiere at the Director's Fortnight section at the festival. The film marks the comeback of 1990s actor Rahul Roy and explores the sexual dynamics of a family based in a small town in North India. Agra also stars Priyanka Bose, Mohit Agarwal, Vibha Chibber, and others in key roles. Kanu Behl’s #Agra to have its World Premiere at Directors’ Fortnight of Cannes Film Festival 2023.@KanuBehl @MohitAgarwal777 #AanchalGoswami @iRuhaniSharma #VibhaChibber @sonaljha2000 #RahulRoy @priyankabose20 @atikachohan @VIKME @sidakumar #WilliamJehannin @SahilSharma pic.twitter.com/ik7UNba7Cy — CinemaRare (@CinemaRareIN) April 18, 2023 × Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma’s 1990 film, Ishanou will be screened at the Classic Section of the Cannes Film Festival 2023. It is the only Indian film that has been shortlisted in the section of Cannes 2023. Red Carpet debuts Not just films, but several prominent Indian actors will also be making their red carpet appearances at the festival. Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma will be making her Cannes debut this year. According to reports, she will be part of an event that will honour women in cinema. Anushka will be sharing the stage with Hollywood actress Kate Winslet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) × Manushi Chillar, actress and former Miss World, too will be making her Cannes debut this year along with social media influencer and actress Dolly Singh. The regulars Bollywood beauties Sonam Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra have become regular faces at the Cannes red carpet in the past few years. However, none of these actresses have so far confirmed or denied their attendance. Aishwarya and Sonam are likely to be part of the red carpet as the brand ambassadors of L'Oreal Paris- the main sponsor of the French film festival. It is also speculated that Aditi Rao Hydari and Vijay Verma will be attending the festival as part of the Indian contingent. Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 16- May 27 at Cannes.

Cannes 2023: The Indian representation at this year's film festival

<p>The first look at Anurag Kashyap's movie <em>Kennedy</em> is out. The posters for the film were unveiled a day later it was announced that the film will be screened under the Midnight Screenings&nbsp;section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival.<br />
<br />
The movie helmed by Kashyap features Sunny Leone and Rahut Bhat&nbsp;in the lead roles. The film is the only Indian film which will be screened at the prestigious film festival this year.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In the first photo, Rahul's character is looking interesting as he's pointing a gun at someone. Meanwhile, Sunny is looking elegant in a cream-coloured sari and is wearing goggles.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrAfocvtSL5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrAfocvtSL5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrAfocvtSL5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrAfocvtSL5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Sharing the poster, the <em>Gangs of Wasseypur </em>director revealed the name of their characters. In the caption, Kashyap wrote: "Meet Kennedy and Charlie".&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Reacting to the post, Leone commented, “Beyond words” along with multiple heart emojis.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
More details about the film, like the plot and release date, have been kept under wraps. For the unversed,&nbsp;Bhat&nbsp;and Kashyap have previously collaborated on the thriller film<em> Ugly</em>, which was also screened at Cannes in 2013. However, this is the first time the director is working with Sunny.<br />
<br />
On Thursday, the official selection of the 2023 Festival was announced. The festival’s longtime director Thierry Frémaux revealed the official selection at a press conference at the UGC Normandie Theatre in Paris. This year, Wes Anderson, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders are among the directors who will compete for the top prize at next month's&nbsp;Cannes&nbsp;Film Festival.&nbsp;</p>


The first look at Anurag Kashyap's movie Kennedy is out. The posters for the film were unveiled a day later it was announced that the film will be screened under the Midnight Screenings section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

The first look at Anurag Kashyap's movie Kennedy is out. The posters for the film were unveiled a day later it was announced that the film will be screened under the Midnight Screenings section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. The movie helmed by Kashyap features Sunny Leone and Rahut Bhat in the lead roles. The film is the only Indian film which will be screened at the prestigious film festival this year. In the first photo, Rahul's character is looking interesting as he's pointing a gun at someone. Meanwhile, Sunny is looking elegant in a cream-coloured sari and is wearing goggles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × Sharing the poster, the Gangs of Wasseypur director revealed the name of their characters. In the caption, Kashyap wrote: "Meet Kennedy and Charlie". Reacting to the post, Leone commented, “Beyond words” along with multiple heart emojis. More details about the film, like the plot and release date, have been kept under wraps. For the unversed, Bhat and Kashyap have previously collaborated on the thriller film Ugly, which was also screened at Cannes in 2013. However, this is the first time the director is working with Sunny. On Thursday, the official selection of the 2023 Festival was announced. The festival’s longtime director Thierry Frémaux revealed the official selection at a press conference at the UGC Normandie Theatre in Paris. This year, Wes Anderson, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders are among the directors who will compete for the top prize at next month's Cannes Film Festival.

Anurag Kashyap shares first look of Kennedy ahead of Cannes 2023 screening

<p>Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's passion project <em>Kennedy </em>is headed to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023. Kashyap is a veteran at Cannes film festival&nbsp;and has had several of his films screened at the French Riviera from time to time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The official selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival was announced on Thursday morning. Films by Wes Anderson, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Wim Wenders, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Steve McQueen will be screened at the film festival which begins on May 16.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Maiwenn’s <em>Jeanne du Barry</em>, starring the director opposite Johnny Depp, will open the festival on May 16.<br />
<br />
The festival’s longtime director Thierry Frémaux revealed the official selection at a press conference at the UGC Normandie Theatre in Paris today alongside incoming festival president Iris Knobloch.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">KENNEDY by Anurag KASHYAP<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S%C3%A9anceDeMinuit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SéanceDeMinuit</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MidnightScreenings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MidnightScreenings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cannes2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cannes2023</a></p>
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) <a href="https://twitter.com/Festival_Cannes/status/1646447987441246208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Kashyap's film <em>Kennedy</em> will be part of the Midnight screening section. Not much is known about the film except that it stars Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone in the lead. Bhatt and Kashyap have previously collaborated in <em>Ugly </em>which was also screened at Cannes in 2013. The actor and director duo have also worked together in the 2022 film <em>Dobaara</em>. This is the first time that Kashyap will work with Sunny Leone. The film will not be competing but has been selected to screen in the special screenings category. <em>Kennedy</em> is the only Indian film to be screened in this category at this year's Cannes.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Two-time Palme d’Or-winning Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund will preside over the jury that will vote on the festival’s top prizes in the international competition.</p>


Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's passion project Kennedy is headed to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023. Kashyap is a veteran at Cannes film festival and has had several of his films screened at the French Riviera from time to time.

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's passion project Kennedy is headed to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2023. Kashyap is a veteran at Cannes film festival and has had several of his films screened at the French Riviera from time to time. The official selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival was announced on Thursday morning. Films by Wes Anderson, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Wim Wenders, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Steve McQueen will be screened at the film festival which begins on May 16. Maiwenn’s Jeanne du Barry, starring the director opposite Johnny Depp, will open the festival on May 16. The festival’s longtime director Thierry Frémaux revealed the official selection at a press conference at the UGC Normandie Theatre in Paris today alongside incoming festival president Iris Knobloch. KENNEDY by Anurag KASHYAP #SéanceDeMinuit / #MidnightScreenings #Cannes2023 — Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) April 13, 2023 × Kashyap's film Kennedy will be part of the Midnight screening section. Not much is known about the film except that it stars Rahul Bhatt and Sunny Leone in the lead. Bhatt and Kashyap have previously collaborated in Ugly which was also screened at Cannes in 2013. The actor and director duo have also worked together in the 2022 film Dobaara. This is the first time that Kashyap will work with Sunny Leone. The film will not be competing but has been selected to screen in the special screenings category. Kennedy is the only Indian film to be screened in this category at this year's Cannes. Two-time Palme d’Or-winning Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund will preside over the jury that will vote on the festival’s top prizes in the international competition.

Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy starring Sunny Leone, Rahul Bhatt to be screened at Cannes 2023

<p>Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is best known for his films 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Gulaal', and 'Ugly' among others, recently revealed in an interview that his friend and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra is very conscious about his health.</p>

<p>He also revealed that Hansal Mehta is a great cook. And,&nbsp;together they talk about food all the time.</p>

<p>In a candid conversation with YouTuber Samdish Bhatia about his friend circle, the filmmaker said,&nbsp;"Sudhir is a hypochondriac, he still uses a face mask. Sometimes, he uses 4 of them at once. If he sits with you, he will sit afar."</p>

<p>When asked what is it that they generally talk about, Anurag revealed,&nbsp;"We talk about everything under the sun but yes, the majority of the conversations are around food."</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ashton-kutcher-apologises-to-harry-styles-for-not-recognising-him-at-karaoke-party-558949">Ashton Kutcher apologises to Harry Styles for not recognising him at Karaoke party</a></p>

<p>Kashyap also shared that 'Omertà' director Hansal Mehta makes amazing dishes when they are together. While people majorly know Hansal for helming 'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story', very few know that he also directed the Indian cooking show 'Khana Khazana', which was hosted by celebrity chef, Sanjeev Kapoor.</p>

<p>Anurag also revealed that he's friends with&nbsp;Zoya Akhtar and Vikramaditya Motwane.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is best known for his films 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Gulaal', and 'Ugly' among others, recently revealed in an interview that his friend and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra is very conscious about his health.

Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is best known for his films 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Gulaal', and 'Ugly' among others, recently revealed in an interview that his friend and filmmaker Sudhir Mishra is very conscious about his health. He also revealed that Hansal Mehta is a great cook. And, together they talk about food all the time. In a candid conversation with YouTuber Samdish Bhatia about his friend circle, the filmmaker said, "Sudhir is a hypochondriac, he still uses a face mask. Sometimes, he uses 4 of them at once. If he sits with you, he will sit afar." When asked what is it that they generally talk about, Anurag revealed, "We talk about everything under the sun but yes, the majority of the conversations are around food." Also read: Ashton Kutcher apologises to Harry Styles for not recognising him at Karaoke party Kashyap also shared that 'Omertà' director Hansal Mehta makes amazing dishes when they are together. While people majorly know Hansal for helming 'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story', very few know that he also directed the Indian cooking show 'Khana Khazana', which was hosted by celebrity chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. Anurag also revealed that he's friends with Zoya Akhtar and Vikramaditya Motwane. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Anurag Kashyap reveals Sudhir Mishra is 'hypochondriac', Hansal Mehta is 'great cook'

<p>Indian filmmakers <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-anurag-kashyap-reveals-he-went-to-rehab-thrice-opens-up-about-the-darkest-phase-of-his-life-537833">Anurag Kashyap </a></strong>and <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-prove-its-propaganda-and-vivek-agnihotri-challenges-israeli-filmmaker-after-the-kashmir-files-comments-538677">Vivek Agnihotri</a></strong> have been waging a Twitter war after the latter targetted the former over an opinion on some specific films. Agnihotri had shared a screenshot of a headline involving Kashyap, which suggested that Kashyap believes films like 'Kantara' and 'Pushpa' are destroying the industry. While sharing on Twitter, 'The Kashmir Files' director wrote, "I totally totally totally disagree with the views of Bollywood’s one &amp; only Milord. Do you agree?"</p>

<p>Kashyap took exception to the tweet and gave a stinging response. He said, "Sir aapki galti nahin hai, aap ki filmon ki research bhi aisi hi hoti hai jaise aapki mere conversations pe tweet hai. Aapka aur aapki media ka bhi same haal hai. Koi nahin next time thoda serious research kar lena. (Sir, it's not your fault. The research in your films is identitcal to this tweet on my conversation. Your condition and that of your media is the same. Next time do some serious research)."</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Sir aapki galti nahin hai, aap ki filmon ki research bhi aisi hi hoti hai jaise aapki mere conversations pe tweet hai. Aapka aur aapki media ka bhi same haal hai. Koi nahin next time thoda serious research kar lena .. <a href="https://t.co/eEHPrUeH9u">https://t.co/eEHPrUeH9u</a></p>
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) <a href="https://twitter.com/anuragkashyap72/status/1602970462799433728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The headline Agnihotri shared was from a round table interview between Kashyap and The Galatta Plus. Kashyap was saying that Marathi cinema wanted to replicate the success of 'Sairat' and instead of trying to come up with fresh ideas, began copying the formula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“With pan-India what is happening right now is that everybody is trying to do that. But the success will be 5 to 10 per cent. A movie like Kantara and Pushpa gives you courage to go out and tell your story," he said.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Bholenath, aap lage haath sabit kar hi do ki <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheKashmirFiles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheKashmirFiles</a> ka 4 saal ka research sab jhooth tha. Girija Tikoo, BK Ganju, Airforce killing, Nadimarg sab jhooth tha. 700 Panditon ke video sab jhooth the. Hindu kabhi mare hi nahin. Aap prove kar do, DOBAARA aisi galti nahin hogi. <a href="https://t.co/jc5g3iL4VI">https://t.co/jc5g3iL4VI</a></p>
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) <a href="https://twitter.com/vivekagnihotri/status/1603066309402845185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But KGF 2, whatever big the success, when you try to emulate that and set a project up, that’s when it starts heading for a disaster. This is a bandwagon that Bollywood destroyed itself on. So you have to find films that give you courage,” he added.</p>

<p>Not to be cowed down, Agnihotri responded, "Bholenath, aap lage haath sabit kar hi do ki #TheKashmirFiles ka 4 saal ka research sab jhooth tha. Girija Tikoo, BK Ganju, Airforce killing, Nadimarg sab jhooth tha. 700 Panditon ke video sab jhooth the. Hindu kabhi mare hi nahin. Aap prove kar do, DOBAARA aisi galti nahin hogi."</p>

<p>'The Kashmir Files', co-written by Agnihotri and Saurabh M. Pandey, was based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir valley starting from early 1990s post a Pakistan-backed insurgency against the Indian state. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi, the film divided critics and audiences. While some called it a much-needed account of a topic often not part of the discourse surrounding the Kashmir issue, some others called it blatant propaganda against Kashmiri Muslims supported, if not backed, by the ruling party.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/you-should-be-ashamed-israeli-ambassador-to-india-slams-nadav-lapid-for-the-kashmir-files-comments-538368">'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED': Israeli Ambassador to India slams Nadav Lapid for 'The Kashmir Files' comments</a></strong></p>

<p>The film became a bone of contention recently when Israeli filmmaker and jury head at International Film Festival of India Nadav Lapid called it vulgar propaganda. It had been a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).</p>


Indian filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri have been waging a Twitter war after the latter targetted the former over an opinion on some specific films.

Indian filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri have been waging a Twitter war after the latter targetted the former over an opinion on some specific films. Agnihotri had shared a screenshot of a headline involving Kashyap, which suggested that Kashyap believes films like 'Kantara' and 'Pushpa' are destroying the industry. While sharing on Twitter, 'The Kashmir Files' director wrote, "I totally totally totally disagree with the views of Bollywood’s one & only Milord. Do you agree?" Kashyap took exception to the tweet and gave a stinging response. He said, "Sir aapki galti nahin hai, aap ki filmon ki research bhi aisi hi hoti hai jaise aapki mere conversations pe tweet hai. Aapka aur aapki media ka bhi same haal hai. Koi nahin next time thoda serious research kar lena. (Sir, it's not your fault. The research in your films is identitcal to this tweet on my conversation. Your condition and that of your media is the same. Next time do some serious research)." Sir aapki galti nahin hai, aap ki filmon ki research bhi aisi hi hoti hai jaise aapki mere conversations pe tweet hai. Aapka aur aapki media ka bhi same haal hai. Koi nahin next time thoda serious research kar lena .. https://t.co/eEHPrUeH9u — Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) December 14, 2022 × The headline Agnihotri shared was from a round table interview between Kashyap and The Galatta Plus. Kashyap was saying that Marathi cinema wanted to replicate the success of 'Sairat' and instead of trying to come up with fresh ideas, began copying the formula. “With pan-India what is happening right now is that everybody is trying to do that. But the success will be 5 to 10 per cent. A movie like Kantara and Pushpa gives you courage to go out and tell your story," he said. Bholenath, aap lage haath sabit kar hi do ki #TheKashmirFiles ka 4 saal ka research sab jhooth tha. Girija Tikoo, BK Ganju, Airforce killing, Nadimarg sab jhooth tha. 700 Panditon ke video sab jhooth the. Hindu kabhi mare hi nahin. Aap prove kar do, DOBAARA aisi galti nahin hogi. https://t.co/jc5g3iL4VI — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) December 14, 2022 × "But KGF 2, whatever big the success, when you try to emulate that and set a project up, that’s when it starts heading for a disaster. This is a bandwagon that Bollywood destroyed itself on. So you have to find films that give you courage,” he added. Not to be cowed down, Agnihotri responded, "Bholenath, aap lage haath sabit kar hi do ki #TheKashmirFiles ka 4 saal ka research sab jhooth tha. Girija Tikoo, BK Ganju, Airforce killing, Nadimarg sab jhooth tha. 700 Panditon ke video sab jhooth the. Hindu kabhi mare hi nahin. Aap prove kar do, DOBAARA aisi galti nahin hogi." 'The Kashmir Files', co-written by Agnihotri and Saurabh M. Pandey, was based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir valley starting from early 1990s post a Pakistan-backed insurgency against the Indian state. Starring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi, the film divided critics and audiences. While some called it a much-needed account of a topic often not part of the discourse surrounding the Kashmir issue, some others called it blatant propaganda against Kashmiri Muslims supported, if not backed, by the ruling party. Also Read: 'YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED': Israeli Ambassador to India slams Nadav Lapid for 'The Kashmir Files' comments The film became a bone of contention recently when Israeli filmmaker and jury head at International Film Festival of India Nadav Lapid called it vulgar propaganda. It had been a humongous hit, grossing Rs 252.90 crore ($30 million approx).

'Prove research in 'Kashmir Files' wrong': Vivek Agnihotri and Anurag Kashyap wage war of words

<p>Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is known for helming hit projects like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and 'Dev D' amongst others, recently opened up about his battle with depression. He also revealed in an interview that he went to rehab thrice and even suffered a heart attack during the darkest phase of his life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to Indian Express, the director revealed&nbsp;that after the shoot of&nbsp;'Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat' got delayed due to the lockdown, he slipped into a really dark and negative zone. Around the same time, his web series 'Tandav' was also receiving&nbsp;immense backlash from the public. His daughter also became a target of trolls because he had made some comments about CAA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All&nbsp;the circumstances, at the time, made him retreat completely into a shell and he eventually decided to quit Twitter. As a result of all the negativity in his life, he even went to rehab thrice to get his life back on track. Around the same time, he also suffered a heart attack and had to take a break to focus on his health.</p>

<p>Recalling the time when he spoke against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and went to Jamia Millia Islamia University to take part in anti-CAA protests, Anurag said, "This was the time I went off Twitter because my daughter started getting trolled, getting rape threats and she started getting anxiety attacks… So, I went off Twitter in August 2019 and I went to Portugal. I was shooting this (Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat) in London and then, when the whole Jamia Millia thing happened, I came back to India. I was like, ‘yeh mujh se bardaaasht nahin ho raha hai, koi kuchh bol nahin raha hai (I can’t bear it that no one is speaking up)’. I started speaking (on Twitter) again."</p>

<p>Kashyap, who underwent an angioplasty last year, also spoke about recuperating and returning to films after a brief break due to his health concerns. He said, "Unlike other people, I don’t have the luxury to sit and wait.” He added that he does not direct massive projects that can sustain him and his crew for a long time.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jacqueline-fernandez-records-important-statement-in-sukesh-chandrashekhar-extortion-case-537820">Jacqueline Fernandez records 'important' statement in Sukesh Chandrashekhar extortion case</a></p>

<p>Kashyap is currently waiting for the release of his ambitious romantic drama 'Almost Pyaar With Dj Mohabbat'. The film features Alaya F and Karan Mehta in the lead roles.&nbsp;Recently, the film had its world premiere in the 19th edition of the Marrakech Film Festival and received great first reviews.</p>

<p>Produced by Kashyap's home banner Good Bad Films and Zee Studios, the film is slated to hit the theatres in January 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is known for helming hit projects like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and 'Dev D' amongst others, recently opened up about his battle with depression.

Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is known for helming hit projects like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and 'Dev D' amongst others, recently opened up about his battle with depression. He also revealed in an interview that he went to rehab thrice and even suffered a heart attack during the darkest phase of his life. Speaking to Indian Express, the director revealed that after the shoot of 'Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat' got delayed due to the lockdown, he slipped into a really dark and negative zone. Around the same time, his web series 'Tandav' was also receiving immense backlash from the public. His daughter also became a target of trolls because he had made some comments about CAA. All the circumstances, at the time, made him retreat completely into a shell and he eventually decided to quit Twitter. As a result of all the negativity in his life, he even went to rehab thrice to get his life back on track. Around the same time, he also suffered a heart attack and had to take a break to focus on his health. Recalling the time when he spoke against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and went to Jamia Millia Islamia University to take part in anti-CAA protests, Anurag said, "This was the time I went off Twitter because my daughter started getting trolled, getting rape threats and she started getting anxiety attacks… So, I went off Twitter in August 2019 and I went to Portugal. I was shooting this (Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat) in London and then, when the whole Jamia Millia thing happened, I came back to India. I was like, ‘yeh mujh se bardaaasht nahin ho raha hai, koi kuchh bol nahin raha hai (I can’t bear it that no one is speaking up)’. I started speaking (on Twitter) again." Kashyap, who underwent an angioplasty last year, also spoke about recuperating and returning to films after a brief break due to his health concerns. He said, "Unlike other people, I don’t have the luxury to sit and wait.” He added that he does not direct massive projects that can sustain him and his crew for a long time. Also read: Jacqueline Fernandez records 'important' statement in Sukesh Chandrashekhar extortion case Kashyap is currently waiting for the release of his ambitious romantic drama 'Almost Pyaar With Dj Mohabbat'. The film features Alaya F and Karan Mehta in the lead roles. Recently, the film had its world premiere in the 19th edition of the Marrakech Film Festival and received great first reviews. Produced by Kashyap's home banner Good Bad Films and Zee Studios, the film is slated to hit the theatres in January 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Anurag Kashyap reveals he went to rehab thrice; opens up about the darkest phase of his life

<p>Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come out in support of Taapsee Pannu after KRK claimed that shows of the actress` latest film `Dobaaraa` got cancelled.<br />
<br />
"Biggest actress of Bollywood @taapsee film #Dobaaraa released in 215 screens today. And all the morning shows are cancelled because of no audience. Hahaha," KRK tweeted.<br />
<br />
KRK`s tweet did not go down well with many people, especially Hansal Mehta. Responding to KRK`s tweet, Hansal Mehta wrote, "#Dobaaraa has done 72 lacs from 370 screens, which is more than decent. It is these self-proclaimed experts/critics who are part of the malaise affecting us. The industry created these monsters by sucking up to them, paying them and now getting kicked in the back by them."</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dobaaraa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dobaaraa</a> has done 72 lacs from 370 screens. Which is more than decent. It is these self-proclaimed experts/critics who are part of the malaise affecting us. The industry created these monsters by sucking up to them, paying them and now getting kicked in the back by them. <a href="https://t.co/HwMAeyXwxP">pic.twitter.com/HwMAeyXwxP</a></p>
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) <a href="https://twitter.com/mehtahansal/status/1560900857473875968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, `Dobaaraa`, which was released on Friday, has raked in over Rs 1.74 crore so far."#DoBaaraa witnesses growth on Day 2... A major chunk of its biz is coming from premium multiplexes... The 2-day total, however, is on the lower side... Needs to have miraculous growth on Day 3 to cover lost ground... Fri 72 lacs, Sat 1.02 cr. Total: Rs 1.74 cr. #India biz," trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on Twitter.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DoBaaraa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DoBaaraa</a> witnesses growth on Day 2... A major chunk of its biz is coming from premium multiplexes... The 2-day total, however, is on the lower side... Needs to have miraculous growth on Day 3 to cover lost ground... Fri 72 lacs, Sat 1.02 cr. Total: ₹ 1.74 cr. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> biz. <a href="https://t.co/PlbpNTKKnx">pic.twitter.com/PlbpNTKKnx</a></p>
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) <a href="https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1561280931658231809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>'Dobaaraa'&nbsp;is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Mirage. The film opened on just 370 screens across the country. It marks Taapsee`s second theatrical release after Mithali Raj`s biopic 'Shabaash Mithu', which was released in July.<br />
<br />
Pavail Gulati, Rahul Bhat, Saswata Chatterjee, Himanshi Chaudhry and Nassar are also a part of the thriller.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/critically-speaking-is-anurag-taapsees-dobaaraa-worth-your-time-508332/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>


Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come out in support of Taapsee Pannu after KRK claimed that shows of the actress` latest film `Dobaaraa` got cancelled. "Biggest actress of Bollywood @taapsee film #Dobaaraa released in 215 screens today.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come out in support of Taapsee Pannu after KRK claimed that shows of the actress` latest film `Dobaaraa` got cancelled. "Biggest actress of Bollywood @taapsee film #Dobaaraa released in 215 screens today. And all the morning shows are cancelled because of no audience. Hahaha," KRK tweeted. KRK`s tweet did not go down well with many people, especially Hansal Mehta. Responding to KRK`s tweet, Hansal Mehta wrote, "#Dobaaraa has done 72 lacs from 370 screens, which is more than decent. It is these self-proclaimed experts/critics who are part of the malaise affecting us. The industry created these monsters by sucking up to them, paying them and now getting kicked in the back by them." #Dobaaraa has done 72 lacs from 370 screens. Which is more than decent. It is these self-proclaimed experts/critics who are part of the malaise affecting us. The industry created these monsters by sucking up to them, paying them and now getting kicked in the back by them. pic.twitter.com/HwMAeyXwxP — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 20, 2022 × Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, `Dobaaraa`, which was released on Friday, has raked in over Rs 1.74 crore so far."#DoBaaraa witnesses growth on Day 2... A major chunk of its biz is coming from premium multiplexes... The 2-day total, however, is on the lower side... Needs to have miraculous growth on Day 3 to cover lost ground... Fri 72 lacs, Sat 1.02 cr. Total: Rs 1.74 cr. #India biz," trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on Twitter. #DoBaaraa witnesses growth on Day 2... A major chunk of its biz is coming from premium multiplexes... The 2-day total, however, is on the lower side... Needs to have miraculous growth on Day 3 to cover lost ground... Fri 72 lacs, Sat 1.02 cr. Total: ₹ 1.74 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/PlbpNTKKnx — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 21, 2022 × 'Dobaaraa' is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Mirage. The film opened on just 370 screens across the country. It marks Taapsee`s second theatrical release after Mithali Raj`s biopic 'Shabaash Mithu', which was released in July. Pavail Gulati, Rahul Bhat, Saswata Chatterjee, Himanshi Chaudhry and Nassar are also a part of the thriller.

Hansal Mehta slams KRK for spreading rumours of cancelled shows of Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Dobaaraa'

<p>Anurag Kashyap's new film 'Dobaaraa' featuring Taapsee Pannu in the lead, has such a convoluted, twisted story that it never lets the audience's attention slip. An official remake of the Spanish film 'Mirage', 'Dobaaraa' stays true to the original story but Indianises it to suit the audience back home. The result is a riveting watch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is the film about?</strong><br />
<br />
The film dives straight into the plot. 12-year-old Anay (Arrian Sawant) is killed one stormy night in Pune in 1996 after witnessing his next-door neighbour (Saswat Chatterjee) murder his wife. 26 years later, Antara (Taapsee Pannu) moves into Anay's house as the new owner with her husband Vikas (Rahul Bhatt) and daughter. On a similar stormy night, Antara manages to communicate with Anay via an old TV set and saves his life but the next morning when she wakes up, she finds her reality altered. Her husband is married to someone else, her daughter does not exist and she has no recollection of her present life as a successful surgeon.<br />
<br />
Written by Nihit Bhave, the film introduces the concept of time travel and parallel universe. With a non-linear narrative, the film demands your unceasing attention all throught with multiple twists and turns. A little over two hours long, 'Dobaaraa' narrative never misses a beat and keeps the viewers hooked throughout.<br />
<br />
Kashyap is known to delve deep&nbsp;into his films that are also social commentaries but 'Dobaaraa' seems like one off in this regard which is a good thing, as the film sticks to the main plot which is layered and twisted&nbsp;and never tries to divert the attention of the audience with any other 'frills'. The screenplay is so taut that you don't perhaps need any diversion.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Taapsee Pannu-Anurag Kashyap —&nbsp;a winning duo</strong><br />
<br />
This is Taapsee Pannu and Anurag Kashyap's second film together as actor-director. The duo&nbsp;clearly complements and brings the best out of each other. Their last film together, 'Manmarziyaan' was strikingly different from 'Dobaaraa' but the duo excel in the thriller genre well. Taapsee's character is complex and she delivers a nuanced performance. The film reunites her with her 'Thappad' co-star&nbsp;Pavail Gulati, who delivers a restrained performance. Actor Rahul Bhatt's performance&nbsp;as the tired husband is also praiseworthy.<br />
<br />
Bollywood has narrated stories of time travel earlier and not all have been credible. 'Dobaaraa', however, excels in creating a plausible theory of alternate universe and time travel. The story remains true to its title even; 'Dobaaraa' in Hindi means 'once again' as well as 12 past 2-the time is significant to the plot.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Kashyap's unique, dry style of humour is evident in a few scenes which provide entertainment amid a tense plot. The film has two songs which seem unnecessary in a taut plot which anyway has so much going for it.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
For those who have scoffed at Bollywood's attempt at making sci-fi films, 'Dobaaraa' provides a wholesome sci-fi thriller which engages the audience and keeps it guessing till the end with multiple plot twists. Hollywood in the recent past has introduced the concept of multiverse in some of its films. Unlike the west, 'Dobaaraa' does not rely on VFX, but on credible writing and performances. Don't miss it. It is truly one of the most engaging films of the year.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/critically-speaking-is-anurag-taapsees-dobaaraa-worth-your-time-508332/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>


Anurag Kashyap's new film 'Dobaaraa' featuring Taapsee Pannu in the lead, has such a convoluted, twisted story that it never lets the audience's attention slip. An official remake of the Spanish film 'Mirage', 'Dobaaraa' stays true to the original story but Indianises it to suit the audience back home.

Anurag Kashyap's new film 'Dobaaraa' featuring Taapsee Pannu in the lead, has such a convoluted, twisted story that it never lets the audience's attention slip. An official remake of the Spanish film 'Mirage', 'Dobaaraa' stays true to the original story but Indianises it to suit the audience back home. The result is a riveting watch. What is the film about? The film dives straight into the plot. 12-year-old Anay (Arrian Sawant) is killed one stormy night in Pune in 1996 after witnessing his next-door neighbour (Saswat Chatterjee) murder his wife. 26 years later, Antara (Taapsee Pannu) moves into Anay's house as the new owner with her husband Vikas (Rahul Bhatt) and daughter. On a similar stormy night, Antara manages to communicate with Anay via an old TV set and saves his life but the next morning when she wakes up, she finds her reality altered. Her husband is married to someone else, her daughter does not exist and she has no recollection of her present life as a successful surgeon. Written by Nihit Bhave, the film introduces the concept of time travel and parallel universe. With a non-linear narrative, the film demands your unceasing attention all throught with multiple twists and turns. A little over two hours long, 'Dobaaraa' narrative never misses a beat and keeps the viewers hooked throughout. Kashyap is known to delve deep into his films that are also social commentaries but 'Dobaaraa' seems like one off in this regard which is a good thing, as the film sticks to the main plot which is layered and twisted and never tries to divert the attention of the audience with any other 'frills'. The screenplay is so taut that you don't perhaps need any diversion. Taapsee Pannu-Anurag Kashyap — a winning duo This is Taapsee Pannu and Anurag Kashyap's second film together as actor-director. The duo clearly complements and brings the best out of each other. Their last film together, 'Manmarziyaan' was strikingly different from 'Dobaaraa' but the duo excel in the thriller genre well. Taapsee's character is complex and she delivers a nuanced performance. The film reunites her with her 'Thappad' co-star Pavail Gulati, who delivers a restrained performance. Actor Rahul Bhatt's performance as the tired husband is also praiseworthy. Bollywood has narrated stories of time travel earlier and not all have been credible. 'Dobaaraa', however, excels in creating a plausible theory of alternate universe and time travel. The story remains true to its title even; 'Dobaaraa' in Hindi means 'once again' as well as 12 past 2-the time is significant to the plot. Kashyap's unique, dry style of humour is evident in a few scenes which provide entertainment amid a tense plot. The film has two songs which seem unnecessary in a taut plot which anyway has so much going for it. For those who have scoffed at Bollywood's attempt at making sci-fi films, 'Dobaaraa' provides a wholesome sci-fi thriller which engages the audience and keeps it guessing till the end with multiple plot twists. Hollywood in the recent past has introduced the concept of multiverse in some of its films. Unlike the west, 'Dobaaraa' does not rely on VFX, but on credible writing and performances. Don't miss it. It is truly one of the most engaging films of the year.

'Dobaaraa' review: Anurag Kashyap-Tapsee Pannu's latest is one of the most engaging films of the year

Anurag Kashyap returns to the big screen with his new directorial venture 'Dobaaraa'. An official remake of a Spanish film called 'Mirage', 'Dobaaraaa' features Taapsee Pannu, Saswat Chatterjee, Pavail Gulati and Rahul Bhatt in key roles.

Critically Speaking: Is Anurag-Taapsee's 'Dobaaraa' worth your time?

<p>After its London premiere, Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Dobaaraa' directed by Anurag Kashyap is all set to open the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022. The story revolves around how a woman gets the opportunity to save the life of a 12-year-old boy who witnessed a death during a thunderstorm that took place 25 years ago by getting connected through the television set during a similar storm in the present. The film is a Hindi remake of the 2018 Spanish movie ‘Mirage’.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is one of the biggest celebrations of Indian cinema outside of the sub-continent. After two years of the festival being held online, the festival is gearing up to be held physically this year with the vision of bringing the vibrancy of Indian cinema to where it belongs – on the big screen. With films like 'Dobaaraa', the IFFM team is bringing another exciting, diverse set of Indian cinema to Melbourne and developing a blockbuster program of supporting events along with the same.<br />
<br />
'Dobaaraa' will be the opening night film at IFFM 2022, for which both Anurag Kashyap and Taapsee Pannu would be traveling to Melbourne. Touted as a 'must-watch' through early screening across the world, the film's new-age and cutting edge narrative is being wholly loved and applauded all over the world.</p>

<p>Anurag Kashyap, said, "Excited to be showcasing our film and being elected as the opening night film for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. I have previously been to IFFM and have first hand seen the unison with which Indian films and film from the subcontinent are celebrated and showcased with much vigour. Dobaaraa is a special film for me as a filmmaker and I’m looking forward to showcasing it at this platform".</p>

<p>IFFM festival director, Mitu Bhowmik Lange adds, "At IFFM, we aim at providing a common platform for filmmakers from across the globe to showcase their talent and put forth the excellence of cinema from all over. The opening film of our main event is Anurag Kashyap's psychological thriller, 'Dobaaraa'. Being a fan of his work since silk route, I always look forward to his films, and this one was highly anticipated by me because of Taapsee as well, as I admire her work equally. It gives me great pride to showcase some of the finest talents of Indian cinema through 'Dobaaraa' at our film festival and I hope that this film gets appreciated by audiences worldwide upon its release!"</p>

<p>'Dobaaraa’ is scheduled to be released worldwide on August 19. The film marks Kashyap and Pannu's third collaboration after the 2018 hit ‘Manmarziyaan’ and biographical drama ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ (2019), on which he served as producer. It also reunites her with ‘Thappad’ co-star Pavail Gulati. The film is jointly produced by Ektaa Kapoor's Cult Movies, a new division under Balaji Telefilms, and Sunir Kheterpal and Gaurav Bose's banner Athena.</p>


After its London premiere, Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Dobaaraa' directed by Anurag Kashyap is all set to open the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022. The story revolves around how a woman gets the opportunity to save the life of a 12-year-old boy who witnessed a death during a thunderstorm that took place 25 years ago by getting connected through the television set during a similar storm in the present.

After its London premiere, Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Dobaaraa' directed by Anurag Kashyap is all set to open the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022. The story revolves around how a woman gets the opportunity to save the life of a 12-year-old boy who witnessed a death during a thunderstorm that took place 25 years ago by getting connected through the television set during a similar storm in the present. The film is a Hindi remake of the 2018 Spanish movie ‘Mirage’. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is one of the biggest celebrations of Indian cinema outside of the sub-continent. After two years of the festival being held online, the festival is gearing up to be held physically this year with the vision of bringing the vibrancy of Indian cinema to where it belongs – on the big screen. With films like 'Dobaaraa', the IFFM team is bringing another exciting, diverse set of Indian cinema to Melbourne and developing a blockbuster program of supporting events along with the same. 'Dobaaraa' will be the opening night film at IFFM 2022, for which both Anurag Kashyap and Taapsee Pannu would be traveling to Melbourne. Touted as a 'must-watch' through early screening across the world, the film's new-age and cutting edge narrative is being wholly loved and applauded all over the world. Anurag Kashyap, said, "Excited to be showcasing our film and being elected as the opening night film for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. I have previously been to IFFM and have first hand seen the unison with which Indian films and film from the subcontinent are celebrated and showcased with much vigour. Dobaaraa is a special film for me as a filmmaker and I’m looking forward to showcasing it at this platform". IFFM festival director, Mitu Bhowmik Lange adds, "At IFFM, we aim at providing a common platform for filmmakers from across the globe to showcase their talent and put forth the excellence of cinema from all over. The opening film of our main event is Anurag Kashyap's psychological thriller, 'Dobaaraa'. Being a fan of his work since silk route, I always look forward to his films, and this one was highly anticipated by me because of Taapsee as well, as I admire her work equally. It gives me great pride to showcase some of the finest talents of Indian cinema through 'Dobaaraa' at our film festival and I hope that this film gets appreciated by audiences worldwide upon its release!" 'Dobaaraa’ is scheduled to be released worldwide on August 19. The film marks Kashyap and Pannu's third collaboration after the 2018 hit ‘Manmarziyaan’ and biographical drama ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ (2019), on which he served as producer. It also reunites her with ‘Thappad’ co-star Pavail Gulati. The film is jointly produced by Ektaa Kapoor's Cult Movies, a new division under Balaji Telefilms, and Sunir Kheterpal and Gaurav Bose's banner Athena.

Taapsee Pannu's 'Dobaaraa' to open the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022

Taapsee Pannu's 'Dobaaraa' to open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022

<p>Richa Chadha has celebrated the 10 years of the release of Anurag Kashyap's two-part crime epic 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. She&nbsp;took to Instagram to share snippets from an interview before the film's release and said it gave a lot of talent to Bollywood.</p>

<p>Richa, who played the role of Nagma, the wife of Manoj Bajpayee's character Sardar Khan, called the movie a "modern classic" in the caption. She added that she thinks about the impact of the movie on Indian cinematic landscape and also on her life every day.</p>

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi and Tigmanshu Dhulia also featured in the cast.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfG9EVcFiq1/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfG9EVcFiq1/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfG9EVcFiq1/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfG9EVcFiq1/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Richa Chadha (@therichachadha)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am so grateful to have been a part of it. Loads of love to the team. The film did give a LOT of talent to the film industry…❤️," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Co-written by Kashyap and Zeishan Quadri (who also portrayed the fan-favourite character Definite in the movie), 'Gangs of Wasseypur' clocked 321 minutes and was thus released in two parts in theatres. At its centre was a blood feud in three crime families. The film explored the themes of vengeance, never-ending cycle of violence, evils of small-town societies and so on.</p>

<p>Actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pankaj Tripathi emerged as great talents from the movie.</p>

<p>'Gangs of Wasseypur' screened at the 2012 Cannes Directors' Fortnight, and received praise from noted international critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an impressive rating of 97 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "More than five hours go by in a blink in this frantic Indian crime epic that spans generations and encompasses hundreds of characters in a bloody spiral of brutality, all masterly filmed by Anurag Kashyap."</p>


Richa Chadha has celebrated the 10 years of the release of Anurag Kashyap's two-part crime epic 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. She took to Instagram to share snippets from an interview before the film's release and said it gave a lot of talent to Bollywood.

Richa Chadha has celebrated the 10 years of the release of Anurag Kashyap's two-part crime epic 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. She took to Instagram to share snippets from an interview before the film's release and said it gave a lot of talent to Bollywood. Richa, who played the role of Nagma, the wife of Manoj Bajpayee's character Sardar Khan, called the movie a "modern classic" in the caption. She added that she thinks about the impact of the movie on Indian cinematic landscape and also on her life every day. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi and Tigmanshu Dhulia also featured in the cast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richa Chadha (@therichachadha) × "I am so grateful to have been a part of it. Loads of love to the team. The film did give a LOT of talent to the film industry…❤️," she added. Co-written by Kashyap and Zeishan Quadri (who also portrayed the fan-favourite character Definite in the movie), 'Gangs of Wasseypur' clocked 321 minutes and was thus released in two parts in theatres. At its centre was a blood feud in three crime families. The film explored the themes of vengeance, never-ending cycle of violence, evils of small-town societies and so on. Actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pankaj Tripathi emerged as great talents from the movie. 'Gangs of Wasseypur' screened at the 2012 Cannes Directors' Fortnight, and received praise from noted international critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an impressive rating of 97 per cent. The critical consensus reads, "More than five hours go by in a blink in this frantic Indian crime epic that spans generations and encompasses hundreds of characters in a bloody spiral of brutality, all masterly filmed by Anurag Kashyap."

Richa Chadha celebrates 10 years of 'Gangs of Wasseypur', says it gave a lot of talent to film industry

<p>Ektaa R Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap’s highly anticipated new-age thriller 'Dobaaraa' is set to release on 19th August 2022 in India but first, the Tapsee Pannu starrer will premiere at London Film Festival.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The director-actor duo will present the film at the opening night Gala of #LIFF2022 on 23rd June, 6 PM. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
Starring award-winning actress Taapsee Pannu, the film is directed by the acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor along with Sunir Kheterpal &amp; Gaurav Bose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Dobaaraa' is a new-age thriller that reunites Tapsee and Anurag for the third time. With 'Dobaaraa', the hit jodi of Taapsee and Pavail Gulati will be seen again after the stupendous success of 'Thappad'.</p>

<p>'Dobaaraa' is the first film under Balaji Motion Pictures' new wing, Cult Movies, which tells compelling, edgy and genre-bending stories.&nbsp;'Dobaaraa' will release in India on 19th August, 2022.</p>


Ektaa R Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap’s highly anticipated new-age thriller 'Dobaaraa' is set to release on 19th August 2022 in India but first, the Tapsee Pannu starrer will premiere at London Film Festival.

Ektaa R Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap’s highly anticipated new-age thriller 'Dobaaraa' is set to release on 19th August 2022 in India but first, the Tapsee Pannu starrer will premiere at London Film Festival. The director-actor duo will present the film at the opening night Gala of #LIFF2022 on 23rd June, 6 PM. Starring award-winning actress Taapsee Pannu, the film is directed by the acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor along with Sunir Kheterpal & Gaurav Bose. 'Dobaaraa' is a new-age thriller that reunites Tapsee and Anurag for the third time. With 'Dobaaraa', the hit jodi of Taapsee and Pavail Gulati will be seen again after the stupendous success of 'Thappad'. 'Dobaaraa' is the first film under Balaji Motion Pictures' new wing, Cult Movies, which tells compelling, edgy and genre-bending stories. 'Dobaaraa' will release in India on 19th August, 2022.

Anurag Kashyap’s 'Dobaaraa' featuring Tapsee Pannu to premiere at 2022 London Film Festival

<p>Anurag Kashyap slammed a fake casting profile on social media app, Instagram, that talked about opening call for Sacred Games season 3 on behalf of the filmmaker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anurag confirmed that no such official word has come from the team and that there is no casting call for Sacred Games S3 because it wasn’t happening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing the screengrab on Instagram, the filmmaker called the person a “scamster” and the news “fake”. He wrote, "This man rajbeer_casting is a scamster. Pls report him. There is no season 3 of Scared games happening. I am filing an FIR against this person."</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYy0mJBqkxV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYy0mJBqkxV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYy0mJBqkxV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYy0mJBqkxV/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>In the screenshot shared, the fake casting call mentioned the requirement of "female" actors of different age groups who "must be ok with bold scenes".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Netflix’s Sacred Games season 2 was released in August 2019. The first season of the hit series came out in July 2018 and was a massive hit for its storyline, music and screenplay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/how-much-did-samantha-really-charge-for-her-special-song-in-pushpa-the-rise-445360" hreflang="en">How much did Samantha really charge for her special song in 'Pushpa The Rise'?</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shatranj-ke-khiladi-to-bajirao-mastani-pandit-birju-maharajs-illustrious-association-with-hindi-films-445321" hreflang="en">'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' to 'Bajirao Mastani': Pandit Birju Maharaj's illustrious association with Hindi films</a></p>


Anurag Kashyap slammed a fake casting profile on social media app, Instagram, that talked about opening call for Sacred Games season 3 on behalf of the filmmaker.

Anurag Kashyap slammed a fake casting profile on social media app, Instagram, that talked about opening call for Sacred Games season 3 on behalf of the filmmaker. Anurag confirmed that no such official word has come from the team and that there is no casting call for Sacred Games S3 because it wasn’t happening. Sharing the screengrab on Instagram, the filmmaker called the person a “scamster” and the news “fake”. He wrote, "This man rajbeer_casting is a scamster. Pls report him. There is no season 3 of Scared games happening. I am filing an FIR against this person." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × In the screenshot shared, the fake casting call mentioned the requirement of "female" actors of different age groups who "must be ok with bold scenes". Meanwhile, Netflix’s Sacred Games season 2 was released in August 2019. The first season of the hit series came out in July 2018 and was a massive hit for its storyline, music and screenplay. Also read: How much did Samantha really charge for her special song in 'Pushpa The Rise'? 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' to 'Bajirao Mastani': Pandit Birju Maharaj's illustrious association with Hindi films

Anurag Kashyap rubbishes fake news of Sacred Games S3 casting, calls out 'scamster'

<p>‘Gully Boy’ actor Vijay Varma revealed recently that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has influenced a lot in his life. While the two are known for being brilliant in their space of arts, this goes beyond their love of cinema and it’s about sneakers.</p>

<p>Vijay Varma is someone who has recently found love for sneakers and so much so that he can’t get over it now. Everytime he gets a new pair of sneakers and it’s quite frequent that he does, he posts about them on social media. When asked what led to this obsession, Vijay said, "Anurag Kashyap is to be blamed. He gifted me 2 pairs of sneakers when we were in Poland shooting for Super 30. First time he gave me two pairs of sneakers and I wore them and I felt so good. Earlier, I used to wear those brown and black leather boots and suddenly when I wore those colours, I was like 'hmm I feel good and I look good'. That’s how it started way back in 2019."</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSgvjcQM1-r/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSgvjcQM1-r/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSgvjcQM1-r/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSgvjcQM1-r/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Meanwhile, on the work front, Vijay has a bunch of films including ‘Darlings’ opposite Alia Bhatt, ‘Hurdang’ with Nushratt Bharuccha and a Reema Kagti directorial series 'Fallen' with Sonakshi Sinha.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMb0enNhj9Z/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMb0enNhj9Z/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMb0enNhj9Z/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CMb0enNhj9Z/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


‘Gully Boy’ actor Vijay Varma revealed recently that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has influenced a lot in his life. While the two are known for being brilliant in their space of arts, this goes beyond their love of cinema and it’s about sneakers.

‘Gully Boy’ actor Vijay Varma revealed recently that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has influenced a lot in his life. While the two are known for being brilliant in their space of arts, this goes beyond their love of cinema and it’s about sneakers. Vijay Varma is someone who has recently found love for sneakers and so much so that he can’t get over it now. Everytime he gets a new pair of sneakers and it’s quite frequent that he does, he posts about them on social media. When asked what led to this obsession, Vijay said, "Anurag Kashyap is to be blamed. He gifted me 2 pairs of sneakers when we were in Poland shooting for Super 30. First time he gave me two pairs of sneakers and I wore them and I felt so good. Earlier, I used to wear those brown and black leather boots and suddenly when I wore those colours, I was like 'hmm I feel good and I look good'. That’s how it started way back in 2019." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma) × Meanwhile, on the work front, Vijay has a bunch of films including ‘Darlings’ opposite Alia Bhatt, ‘Hurdang’ with Nushratt Bharuccha and a Reema Kagti directorial series 'Fallen' with Sonakshi Sinha. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma) ×

Did you know Anurag Kashyap has played a huge role in Vijay Varma's life? Read inside for details

<p>Amid the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, on Sunday, Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap shared a social media appeal from Sahraa Karimi, an Afghan filmmaker, who is the first female chairperson of the Afghan Film Organisation.<br />
<br />
Anurag took to his Instagram handle and shared an open letter from the filmmaker, originally shared on Karimi`s Twitter account.<br />
In it, she had talked about the atrocities faced by the people of Afghanistan and urged everyone to spread her message widely.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In the caption of his post, Anurag wrote, "Pls share it far and wide..."Karimi began her letter, by writing, "I write to you with a broken heart and a deep hope that you can join me in protecting my beautiful people, especially filmmakers from the Taliban. In the last few weeks, the Taliban have gained control of so many provinces. They have massacred our people, they kidnapped many children, they sold girls as child brides to their men, they murdered a woman for her attire..."</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSltqbZD57I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSltqbZD57I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSltqbZD57I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSltqbZD57I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>She also added an appeal to everyone to raise their voice. Karimi wrote, "The media, governments, and the world humanitarian organizations are conveniently silent as if this `Peace deal` with the Taliban was ever legitimate. It was never legitimate. Recognizing them gave them the confidence to come back to power. Taliban has been brutalizing our people throughout the entire process of the talks. Everything that I have worked so hard to build as a filmmaker in my country is at risk of falling."<br />
<br />
"Please help us get this world to not abandon Afghanistan. Please help us before the Taliban take over Kabul. We have such little time, maybe days," Karimi concluded the letter.<br />
<br />
Amid the transfer of power in Afghanistan, after US-led forces withdrew the bulk of their remaining troops in the last month, the Taliban campaign accelerated as the Afghan military`s defences appeared to collapse.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The United States Armed Forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by 31 August.<br />
<br />
In a separate development, the Taliban have entered Kabul, capturing Kabul University in the west of the Afghan capital. Earlier, the Taliban in a statement had assured residents of Kabul not to be afraid as they do not intend to enter the Afghan capital militarily and there will be a peaceful movement towards Kabul.&nbsp;</p>


Amid the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, on Sunday, Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap shared a social media appeal from Sahraa Karimi, an Afghan filmmaker, who is the first female chairperson of the Afghan Film Organisation.

Amid the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, on Sunday, Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap shared a social media appeal from Sahraa Karimi, an Afghan filmmaker, who is the first female chairperson of the Afghan Film Organisation. Anurag took to his Instagram handle and shared an open letter from the filmmaker, originally shared on Karimi`s Twitter account. In it, she had talked about the atrocities faced by the people of Afghanistan and urged everyone to spread her message widely. In the caption of his post, Anurag wrote, "Pls share it far and wide..."Karimi began her letter, by writing, "I write to you with a broken heart and a deep hope that you can join me in protecting my beautiful people, especially filmmakers from the Taliban. In the last few weeks, the Taliban have gained control of so many provinces. They have massacred our people, they kidnapped many children, they sold girls as child brides to their men, they murdered a woman for her attire..." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) × She also added an appeal to everyone to raise their voice. Karimi wrote, "The media, governments, and the world humanitarian organizations are conveniently silent as if this `Peace deal` with the Taliban was ever legitimate. It was never legitimate. Recognizing them gave them the confidence to come back to power. Taliban has been brutalizing our people throughout the entire process of the talks. Everything that I have worked so hard to build as a filmmaker in my country is at risk of falling." "Please help us get this world to not abandon Afghanistan. Please help us before the Taliban take over Kabul. We have such little time, maybe days," Karimi concluded the letter. Amid the transfer of power in Afghanistan, after US-led forces withdrew the bulk of their remaining troops in the last month, the Taliban campaign accelerated as the Afghan military`s defences appeared to collapse. The United States Armed Forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by 31 August. In a separate development, the Taliban have entered Kabul, capturing Kabul University in the west of the Afghan capital. Earlier, the Taliban in a statement had assured residents of Kabul not to be afraid as they do not intend to enter the Afghan capital militarily and there will be a peaceful movement towards Kabul.

Anurag Kashyap shares Afghan filmmaker Sahraa Karimi's open letter appeal as Taliban enters Kabul

anurag-kashyap

Anurag Kashyap, News on Anurag Kashyap, stories on Anurag Kashyap, articles on Anurag Kashyap, Anurag Kashyap stories at Wion, Anurag Kashyap news, Anurag Kashyap latest news

anurag kashyap