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My Take
Anurag Kashyap is the kind of filmmaker I instinctively root for. Coming out of Gorakhpur and trained at the University of Delhi, he built a career on refusing the glossy, song-and-dance template of mainstream Hindi cinema, choosing instead to depict violence, corruption and moral grey zones with unflinching honesty. Four Filmfare Awards and a French knighthood in the Order of Arts and Letters confirm that his uncompromising voice resonates far beyond India. What I admire most is his persistence as an auteur in an industry that rewards conformity. He proves that distinctive vision can survive commercial pressure, and that alone earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anurag Kashyap
- Name (Japanese)
- アヌラグ・カシュヤップ
- Reading
- あぬらぐ・かしゅやっぷ
- Born
- September 10, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur district, India
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / actor / screenwriter / film editor
2. Background
- University
- University of Delhi
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/anuragkashyap10/
- Xhttps://x.com/anuragkashyap72
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anurag%20Kashyap
Frequently asked questions
When was Anurag Kashyap born?
Born September 10, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Anurag Kashyap from?
Anurag Kashyap is from Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur district, India.
What does Anurag Kashyap do?
Anurag Kashyap works as film director, film producer, actor, screenwriter, film editor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.