Quick Info
| Profession | Film director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Anurag Kashyap
19/04/2025
A formal police complaint was filed against Anurag Kashyap over his caste-related remark, with the complainant seeking legal action for the alleged insult to the Brahmin community. Reports said the matter escalated into a wider public controversy, with Kashyap continuing to face criticism across political and social circles.
18/04/2025
Anurag Kashyap faced widespread backlash after making a derogatory remark against the Brahmin community during an online exchange related to the censorship controversy around the film 'Phule'. He later issued a public apology on Instagram, saying the comment was made in anger and that the fallout had triggered threats against his family.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anurag Singh Kashyap |
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| Religion | Atheist |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Writing, Swimming |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Green School, Dehradun, Scindia School, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh |
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| College/University | Hans Raj College (University of Delhi), New Delhi, India |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
| Father | Prakash Singh (Was a Chief Engineer of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited) |
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| Children | Aaliya Kashyap |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mahindra XUV500 SUV |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anuragkashyap10/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anurag Kashyap smokes and drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. He initially pursued a Zoology course at Hans Raj College in University of Delhi but later gravitated towards films. | |
| 3. In 1993, Kashyap joined the street theater group 'Jana Natya Manch' after graduating. | |
| 4. Inspired by Vittorio De Sica’s Bicycle Thieves, he moved to Mumbai with Rs. 5000 in 1993 to fulfill his filmmaking dream. | |
| 5. During his early days in Mumbai, he spent time on the streets and benches. | |
| 6. His first job in Mumbai was at Prithvi Theatre where his debut play remained incomplete due to the director’s death. | |
| 7. Manoj Bajpayee introduced him to Ram Gopal Varma, leading to the success of the film Satya. | |
| 8. His directorial debut film 'Paanch' is yet to be released. | |
| 9. He established 'Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd. (AKFPL)' in 2009. | |
| 10. Kashyap is recognized for his detailed character research and usage of light and color effects in filmmaking. | |
| 11. 'Gangs of Wasseypur' was a critically acclaimed film at multiple film festivals. | |
| 12. Apart from directing, he has also acted in several films. | |
| 13. Kashyap is known for his guerrilla filmmaking technique. | |
| 14. Danny Boyle was influenced by Kashyap's filmmaking style in 'Slumdog Millionaire.' | |
| 15. Critics like Cameron Bailey have praised his knowledge in filmmaking. | |
| 16. He is associated with the NGO Aangan that focuses on protecting vulnerable children in India. | |
| 17. Kashyap struggled with depression and heart attacks after Netflix shelved his series 'Maximum City'. | |
| 18. On 23 March 2024, he announced rates for meeting newcomers via Instagram. | |
| 19. He expressed regret for not responding to Sushant Singh Rajput's collaboration request three weeks before the actor's death. |