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Anurag Kashyap has publicly criticized fellow filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, labeling him a liar on social media. The conflict arose from claims by Vivek regarding Anurag’s role in the film 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'. Anurag asserted that Vivek's allegations are false, stating he never visited the film's set. This public spat adds to Kashyap’s controversies, following backlash and threats over his remarks on a separate film.

Key Points: Anurag Kashyap Calls Vivek Agnihotri a 'Jhoota Aadmi'

  • Anurag Kashyap accuses Vivek Agnihotri of spreading lies
  • Kashyap refutes claims about 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal' film collaboration
  • Instagram Stories used by Anurag to call out Vivek's remarks
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Anurag Kashyap hits out at Vivek Agnihotri, calls him 'jhoota aadmi'

Anurag Kashyap criticizes Vivek Agnihotri for alleged falsehoods regarding a past film collaboration.

Anurag Kashyap hits out at Vivek Agnihotri, calls him 'jhoota aadmi'
"Kitna jhootha hai ye aadmi. - Anurag Kashyap"

Mumbai, May 14

Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap, who is known for films like ‘Black Friday’, Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Ugly’, and others, has slammed fellow director Vivek Agnihotri for his alleged lies.

On Wednesday, Anurag took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared an interview in which Vivek called him a drunkard and an irresponsible artiste.

Pointing his guns at Vivek, Anurag wrote, “Kitna jhootha hai ye aadmi. Shooting London mein hui thi (This man is such a liar. The shooting of the film took place in London). I was in india. He didn't want the script by motwane or me. He wanted to make Lagaan of football and took his own writer to write that crappy script. Neither me nor @motwayne Went on the set ever. Stop posturing @vivekagnihotri (sic)”.

The film in question is ‘Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal’, which starred John Abraham and Arshad Warsi. While Anurag is credited as the dialogue writer in the film along with Rohit Malhotra, Vikramaditya Motwane has penned the screenplay for the film. Rohit shares the credit for screenplay and dialogues.

Earlier, Anurag faced backlash after he made a comment while responding to criticism of the recently released film ‘Phule’, which is a biopic based on social reformers Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule. The remark, interpreted by some as casteist, sparked outrage online and triggered calls for legal action.

Following the controversy, Kashyap's daughter, Aaliyah, along with his family and colleagues, received rape and death threats from online trolls. The director also faced legal action as an FIR was filed against him in Jaipur for the use of abusive language towards the community.

He later issued an apology following an uproar over his remarks on the Brahmin community.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Bollywood feuds are getting more toxic than our politics! 😒 Both directors should focus on making good cinema instead of public mudslinging. We need more content, less controversy.
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Priya M.
Anurag Kashyap makes valid points here. Vivek Agnihotri's recent films have been more about propaganda than storytelling. But sending rape threats to his family? Absolutely unacceptable! We must draw the line somewhere.
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Amit S.
As a film student, I admire Kashyap's work but this public spat is disappointing. Both are talented directors - why can't they settle differences privately? Remember when filmmakers used to let their work do the talking?
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Neha T.
The real issue is the toxic fan culture in India. Whether it's films or cricket, people take things too personally. Death threats over a comment? This isn't the India I grew up in. 😔
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Sanjay R.
While I disagree with Kashyap's earlier controversial remarks, he's right to call out false accusations. But this whole drama shows how Bollywood has become polarized - either you're with one camp or the other. Can't we just enjoy good films from all makers?

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