Anurag Kashyap: Making Films Like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' Now Impossible Due to Political Climate

• Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap states that creating films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' or 'Black Friday' is currently impossible due to heightened political sensitivities and frequent controversies.
• Speaking at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, Kashyap highlighted the challenges faced by filmmakers in telling certain stories in the current environment.
• He noted that subjects have become politically sensitive, leading to controversies, and urged Indian directors to draw inspiration from those in countries like Iran or Russia who face greater restrictions.
• 'Black Friday' (2004), based on the 1993 Bombay blasts investigation, faced a two-year delay in release due to a pending verdict, eventually gaining critical acclaim.
• Kashyap remarked on the absence of political films in mainstream cinema, stating, "In Germany, films against Hitler came only after Hitler died. Everything requires its own time."

Why It Matters: Anurag Kashyap believes political sensitivities make films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' impossible today.