Anurag Kashyap: Can't Make Films Like Gangs of Wasseypur Anymore Due to Changed Scenario

• Anurag Kashyap states he can no longer make films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly, or Dev.D.
• He attributes this to a changed political scenario, stricter censorship, and corporate control in Hindi cinema.
• Kashyap notes a decline in solidarity among filmmakers, unlike the collective resistance seen during Udta Punjab.
• He admires South Indian cinema (Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu) for supporting bold, low-budget films due to producers having 'skin in the game'.
• Kashyap believes he cannot direct Shah Rukh Khan due to the massive fan base and fear of disappointing them.

Why It Matters: Anurag Kashyap laments Hindi cinema's changed landscape, hindering bold filmmaking and creative freedom.