Quotes by Anurag Kashyap

About Anurag Kashyap:

Anurag Singh Kashyap is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He has received acclaim for his realistic films, and is often regarded as the face of an emerging new wave cinema for producing numerous independent films with newcomers. For his contributions to film, the Government of France awarded him the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) in 2013.
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In India, there is a psychological problem that movies going to film festivals are boring. It is a problem with exhibitors.

Anurag Kashyap

People always accuse me of making these dark, depressing movies. 'Why do you have to pick up on real issues? People are so exhausted and miserable.'

Anurag Kashyap

Through movies, I have met nearly everyone I have wanted to, except Woody Allen.

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I am not born to make dreamy movies.

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I do not make movies to send any message, but my treatment makes my viewers think on the subject.

Anurag Kashyap

I shoot reality-based movies, and in actual locations, shooting them with a star is next to impossible.

Anurag Kashyap

Every film has an origin. It is made under certain circumstances, and that is a very important point that should be kept in mind during a review.

Anurag Kashyap

There shouldn't be any censorship on making a film.

Anurag Kashyap

Entertainment's definition has been reduced to making people happy.

Anurag Kashyap

I'm a huge Coppola fan. But more of 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Conversation.' 'The Godfather' for me is, like, number three or four on the list.

Anurag Kashyap

Cinema is much more than heroes and villains.

Anurag Kashyap

Politicians need a film appreciation course.

Anurag Kashyap

I didn't ask anyone to make me a poster boy, because poster boys always end up on dart boards.

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Chennai is the birthplace of a new language in cinema. The audiences here are the most evolved moviegoers to be found anywhere in India.

Anurag Kashyap

In 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' I wanted to take violence forward and play it up.

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There is more to Indian cinema than just Bollywood. I think regional cinema, especially Tamil and Marathi cinema, are exploring some really bold themes.

Anurag Kashyap

I'm very emotional and possessive about all my films.

Anurag Kashyap

My cards and flowers always got rejected on Valentines Day.

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I am a straight talker. I am not politically correct or diplomatic.

Anurag Kashyap

The West sometimes doesn't understand Bollywood, but they can definitely understand how Bollywood influences people.

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It was only in the early 1990s - during my student years as an aspiring scientist at Delhi University - that I discovered the world of cinema.

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Author Bio

  • NameAnurag Kashyap
  • DescriptionIndian film director, producer and screenwriter
  • BornSeptember 10, 1972
  • CountryIndia
  • ProfessionFilm Director; Film Producer; Actor; Author; Screenwriter
  • AwardsFilmfare Awards