Anurag Kashyap reveals he is used to the failure of his films
Mumbai, Dec 19
Director Anurag Kashyap revealed that he is used to the failure of his films.
During the teaser launch event of "Dacoit", co-starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, in which he will be essaying the role of a fearless and uncompromising cop, Swamy, Kashyup was asked about the box office failure of his latest directorial venture, "Nishaanchi".
The filmmaker was asked, "You have had other releases also this year in different capacities, as a producer, as a presenter, this time as an actor. Your directorial venture, Nishaanchi was really a passion project, and much like what usually happens with your films, you know, it gains a cult following over the years; I think pretty much similar is going to happen to Nishaanchi. However, were you disappointed or upset with the box office reception of the film?"
Reacting to this, Kashyup said, "No, no, I'm used to it," leaving everyone laughing.
"I'm used to it because, yeah, I probably expected a little bit more and thought maybe the audience and I are cinema men. But then I realized the very second day", he added.
The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' maker went on to share, "I was used to it, then we decided to, because it was one film, we decided to put that one film, both parts together, on OTT.
Because it was a film produced by Amazon, so it was already seen. So I'm happy with OTT."
Before this, Kashyap opened up about how “Nishaanchi†was initially called “Babloo Nishaanchi.â€
He revealed that the film’s initial title was different before it was finally changed to "Nishaanchi".
The filmmaker said, “Initially, the title was Babloo Nishaanchi, Rangilee Rinku, and Dabloo — everyone said it was too long. The story of how Nishaanchi was coined and the film was finally named.â€
For the unversed, Babloo and Dabloo are the names of Aaishvary Thackeray’s characters of twin brothers in the movie, whereas Rinku is the name of Vedika Pinto’s character.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, his films are an acquired taste. They're raw and real, not the typical song-and-dance masala. Maybe the mainstream audience isn't ready, but OTT is the perfect platform for his kind of storytelling. Glad he's at peace with it.
With all due respect, sometimes I feel his films are made more for critics and film festivals than for the common Indian viewer. There's a disconnect. A story needs to connect emotionally, not just be technically brilliant or 'edgy'.
"Babloo Nishaanchi, Rangilee Rinku, and Dabloo" 😂 That original title is something else! It sounds like a fun, chaotic film. His honesty about box office failure is refreshing in an industry that only talks about 100 crore clubs.
He's a gem of Indian cinema. We need directors who push boundaries. Not every experiment will work commercially, but they expand what Bollywood can be. More power to him. Can't wait to see him as a cop in 'Dacoit'!
It's sad that good, different cinema struggles at the box office while formulaic remakes make money. But his attitude is great – "I'm used to it" said with a laugh. That's the spirit! His work will find its audience, on OTT if not in theatres.
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