Anurag Kashyap, who has often courted controversy over his films and views, broke silence on his name being part of Epstein Files. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said, “I have no clue about this. I get (many) invitation as a speaker, about 15 a month. I rarely respond. Also, I have never been to Beijing in my life.”
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News1806-02-2026, 14:30

Anurag Kashyap on Epstein Files: 'Click Baits In My Name Are More Popular Than My Films'

  • Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap addressed his name appearing in the Epstein Files, stating he has no knowledge of it and has never been to Beijing.
  • Kashyap questioned the authenticity of the documents, calling them 'random emails' and noting that 'click baits in my name are more popular than my films'.
  • He has a history of disputes with the Censor Board, notably for films like Black Friday and Udta Punjab, sparking debates on creative freedom.
  • Kashyap's outspoken political views, including comments during the CAA protests, have often led to controversy.
  • His career has seen Bollywood fights, including a public fallout with Abhay Deol and criticism of studio culture, alongside an accusation during the #MeToo movement and frequent clashes on X (formerly Twitter).

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