Complaint filed against Anurag Kashyap for 'derogatory' remarks against Brahmins

IANS April 19, 2025 206 views

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has landed in serious legal trouble over inflammatory remarks about Brahmins on social media. The controversy erupted after he made a provocative comment on Instagram, leading to a formal complaint being filed in New Delhi. Kashyap subsequently issued a nuanced apology that neither fully retracted nor fully endorsed his original statement. The incident is part of a broader context surrounding his upcoming film 'Phule', which explores caste and gender inequality.

"This is my apology, not for my post, but for that one line taken out of context" - Anurag Kashyap
New Delhi, April 19: A complaint has been filed against renowned film-maker Anurag Kashyap for making "derogatory" and "insulting" remarks against Brahmins.

Key Points

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Complaint filed at Tilak Marg Police Station over inflammatory social media post

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Controversy stems from remarks about Brahmins during film 'Phule' debate

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Kashyap issues complex apology maintaining partial defiance

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Legal and social tensions escalate over caste-related comments

Notably, on Wednesday, while responding to a user on Instagram, Kashyap posted: "Brahmanon pe mootunga. Koi dikkat? (will urinate on Brahmins. Any problem?)"

In a complaint filed at Tilak Marg Police Station in New Delhi, Ujjwal Gaur, a resident of Delhi, said that Kashyap's "vulgar and crude" remark against the Brahmin community were "repulsive, grossly offensive, inflammatory and humiliating".

Gaur also argued that such statements can incite hatred, disturb public order, and foster communal tension.

Amid a row over his controversial remarks, Kashyap on Friday issued a public apology after making a provocative remark.

"This is my apology, not for my post, but for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred. No action or speech is worth your daughter, family, friends and colleagues getting rape and death threats from the kingpins of sanskar," his Instagram post read.

Kashyap's post in Hindi stated, "So, what has been said cannot be taken back... and I won't take it back. You can abuse me if you want. My family has neither said anything nor do they ever speak out. So, if it's an apology you're looking for, then this is my apology. Brahmins, please spare the women, even the scriptures teach this much decency, not just the Manusmriti. Decide for yourselves what kind of Brahmins you truly are. As for me, I offer my apology."

Kashyap made the controversial comment replying to a user who posted: "Brahmins tumhare baap hain. Jitna tumhari unse sulgegi utna tumhari sulgaayenge (Brahmins are your fathers. The more you mess with them, the more they will burn you)."

The row started amid controversy over his biopic 'Phule', showcasing the Phule couple's taking on caste and gender inequality in the 19th century.

The release of 'Phule', scheduled for April 11, was postponed after the Akhil Bhartiya Brahmin Samaj and Parshuram Arthik Vikas Mahamandal objected to its content.

The Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested changes in the script, which were made. The film will now hit the screens on April 25.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom to offend. Kashyap crossed a line here. We can debate caste issues without such vulgar language. 🤦‍♂️
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Priya M.
While I don't condone his words, we need to understand the context. The original comment he was replying to was equally offensive. Both sides need to calm down.
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Amit S.
His apology seems half-hearted to me. "I'm sorry but not really sorry" isn't how mature adults handle controversies. Disappointed as a fan of his films.
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Shweta R.
This whole episode shows how caste tensions still run deep in our society. Maybe we should focus more on the message of Phule's biopic rather than this Twitter war?
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Vikram J.
As a Brahmin, I'm not offended - I'm just tired of these endless identity politics. Can we please focus on real issues like poverty and education instead? 🙏
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Neha T.
The death threats against his family are absolutely unacceptable though. No one deserves that kind of response, no matter what they say.

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