Anurag Kashyap

Basic Information

• Name - Anurag Kashyap

• Date of Birth - September 10, 1972

• Nationality - Indian

• Spouse - Kalki Koechlin (m. 2011–2015), Aarti Bajaj (m. 1997–2009)

• Children - Aaliyah Kashyap

• Siblings - Abhinav Kashyap, Anubhuti Kashyap

• Profession - Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor

• Social Media -

Biography

Anurag Kashyap, born on September 10, 1972, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, is a renowned Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor known for his unconventional and bold storytelling in Hindi cinema. Over the years, he has received multiple accolades, including four Filmfare Awards, and in 2013, the French government honored him with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contribution to cinema.

Raised in a middle-class family, Kashyap's father, Sri Prakash Singh, was a Chief Engineer at Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited. He spent his early years in Dehradun and later attended the prestigious Scindia School in Gwalior. Though he initially aspired to be a scientist and pursued a degree in zoology from Hansraj College, Delhi University, his life took a different turn when he was introduced to world cinema at the International Film Festival of India. Watching Vittorio De Sica라이브 바카라 Bicycle Thieves was a transformative experience, igniting his passion for filmmaking.

In 1993, with just ₹5,000 in hand, Kashyap moved to Mumbai, struggling for months, often living on the streets or in makeshift shelters. His early days were spent working at Prithvi Theatre, but he faced setbacks, including an incomplete play after the director라이브 바카라 demise. His breakthrough came as a co-writer for Ram Gopal Varma라이브 바카라 Satya (1998), a crime drama that redefined Bollywood라이브 바카라 approach to storytelling. This led to his directorial debut Paanch, which faced censorship issues and never saw a theatrical release.

Despite initial challenges, Kashyap gained recognition with Black Friday (2004), based on Hussain Zaidi라이브 바카라 book about the 1993 Bombay bombings. Though its release was delayed due to legal issues, the film was critically acclaimed upon its 2007 release. He experimented with different styles in No Smoking (2007), which failed commercially, but he bounced back with Dev.D (2009), a modern retelling of Devdas that became a cult hit. He further cemented his reputation with Gulaal (2009) and That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011).

Kashyap라이브 바카라 defining moment came with the two-part crime epic Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), which earned him international acclaim. He later co-produced The Lunchbox (2013), which received a BAFTA nomination, and backed films like Shahid (2012). His later works included Bombay Talkies (2013), Ugly (2014), and Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016). He ventured into streaming with Netflix라이브 바카라 Sacred Games (2018) and also directed Manmarziyaan (2018). A visionary filmmaker, Kashyap co-founded Good Bad Films, continuing to push boundaries in Indian cinema.

Career Timeline

Key Milestones:

• 1998 - Breakthrough as a writer for Satya

• 2007 - Directorial debut with Black Friday

• 2009 - Dev.D, a radical retelling of Devdas, establishes Kashyap라이브 바카라 experimental style

• 2012 - Gangs of Wasseypur, a two-part crime epic, becomes a cult classic

• 2013 - Produces The Lunchbox, which gains international acclaim

• 2016 - Raman Raghav 2.0, a chilling psychological thriller, earns praise

• 2018 - Co-directs Netflix라이브 바카라 Sacred Games, India's first globally recognized web series

• 2020 - Choked, a Netflix film on corruption and economic struggle, released

• 2023 - Kennedy, his neo-noir thriller, premieres at Cannes Film Festival

Achievements

Awards & Recognition:

• Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival for Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)

• Best Director at Filmfare Awards for Gangs of Wasseypur

• Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France라이브 바카라 Civilian Honor) for contributions to cinema

• The Lunchbox (as producer) wins multiple international awards

Records & Stats:

• Gangs of Wasseypur was the first Indian film to be screened at the Director라이브 바카라 Fortnight at Cannes

• Sacred Games became the first Indian Netflix Original series

Philanthropic Work:

Kashyap has supported independent filmmakers, producing films like Masaan (2015) and Lunchbox (2013). He also raises awareness about censorship, artistic freedom, and social justice issues through his work.

Key Quotes / Catchphrases

• “I don’t make films to impress people, I make films to express myself.”

• “You don’t need big budgets to make good cinema; you need big ideas.”

• “Cinema should provoke, question, and challenge norms, not just entertain.”

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