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- By Ridhi Suri
- Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:32 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Anurag Kashyap, known for his outspoken and candid views, recently faced accusations from actor Pankaj Jha, who claimed that the former had promised him the role of Sultan in 'Gangs of Wasseypur' but ultimately gave it to Pankaj Tripathi. Reports also suggested that the Panchayat actor had allegedly called Anurag spineless and timid for not keeping his promise. However, the actor denied making such comments against the filmmaker, asserting that his statement had been twisted.
While recalling the incident, Anurag told India Today, "I don’t remember what exactly happened. But we were shooting for The Girl in Yellow Boots and he had moved to Osho in Pune to paint. We were supposed to start shooting for Gangs of Wasseypur and he (Pankaj Jha) was not available. We were on a tight budget and could not wait for him. We made the film in a very different condition and budget. Now, he may be thinking after 20 years, he could have become Pankaj Tripathi."
"I have worked with him, and he has actually been my go-to actor. We worked in Gulaal and Black Friday. I would love to work with him again, but the fact is, he is not accessible at all," he added.
This isn't the first time, Anurag Kashyap has faced accusations before too. A few years ago, actor Abhay Deol labelled him as 'toxic'. Considering that the relationship between an actor and director is built on trust.
About Anurag Kashyap
Anurag Kashyap's journey in the film industry has been marked by creativity, controversy, and bold storytelling. From his early days as a struggling writer to becoming one of India's most acclaimed directors, Anurag has carved a niche for himself with his unique vision and uncompromising approach to cinema. His directorial journey began with 'Paanch,' a film that faced challenges in its release and never made it to theaters.
Anurag Kashyap's directorial journey continued with Black Friday, a film adapted from Hussain Zaidi's book about the 1993 Bombay bombings. His rose to prominence with films like Gulaal, Dev D, Gangs of Wasseypur - 1 and 2, The Lunchbox, Shahid, Mukkabaaz, Manmarziyaan, and Dobaara.
However, it was his crime-action thriller series 'Sacred Games,' based on Vikram Chandra's novel, that propelled Anurag's work to a wider audience upon its release on Netflix.
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