Anurag Kashyap: Can't Direct SRK, Fans Would 'Murder' Me; Hindi Cinema Lost Its Edge

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News18•24-12-2025, 07:32
Anurag Kashyap: Can't Direct SRK, Fans Would 'Murder' Me; Hindi Cinema Lost Its Edge
- •Anurag Kashyap states he can no longer make raw, uncompromising films like "Ugly" or "Gangs of Wasseypur" due to stricter censorship and corporate control.
- •He believes Hindi cinema lacks the collective resistance against censorship seen a decade ago, unlike Southern industries where producers are personally invested.
- •Kashyap reveals he cannot direct Shah Rukh Khan, fearing SRK's massive fanbase would "murder the director" if his sensibilities disappointed them.
Why It Matters: Anurag Kashyap laments Hindi cinema's lost creative freedom and fears directing SRK due to fan backlash.
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