Anurag Kashyap on selecting Sunny Leone for Kennedy

Anurag Kashyap criticises India’s claim on Payal Kapadia’s Cannes win

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised India’s tendency to claim credit for individual achievements on the international stage, specifically highlighting Payal Kapadia’s recent win at Cannes 2024. Kashyap, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his discontent with the narrative that frames such successes as collective national triumphs without acknowledging the lack of support from the country.

‘I needed a woman over 40, who is sexualised by men around her’

Anurag Kashyap explained why he chose Sunny Leone for his film "Kennedy". The film had its international premiere at Cannes on Wednesday where it was screened at the midnight screening. 

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Anurag Kashyap criticises India’s claim on Payal Kapadia’s Cannes win

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised India’s tendency to claim credit for individual achievements on the international stage, specifically highlighting Payal Kapadia’s recent win at Cannes 2024. Kashyap, known for his unfiltered opinions, expressed his discontent with the narrative that frames such successes as collective national triumphs without acknowledging the lack of support from the country.

May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023

‘I needed a woman over 40, who is sexualised by men around her’

Anurag Kashyap explained why he chose Sunny Leone for his film "Kennedy". The film had its international premiere at Cannes on Wednesday where it was screened at the midnight screening.