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Anurag Kashyap Apologizes Amid Brahmin Community Controversy

4/19/2025

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap issued a heartfelt apology after facing backlash for a controversial comment about the Brahmin community, emphasizing that threats against his family are intolerable. He clarified that his apology was for the misinterpretation of his words, not the original post. This turmoil comes as his film "Phule," tackling caste issues in India, faces a delayed release.

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap issued a heartfelt apology after facing backlash for a controversial comment about the Brahmin community, emphasizing that threats against his family are intolerable. He clarified that his apology was for the misinterpretation of his words, not the original post. This turmoil comes as his film "Phule," tackling caste issues in India, faces a delayed release.