Manoj Muntashir Rebukes Anurag Kashyap
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/ Apr 21, 2025, 05:18PM IST
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir publicly criticized filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for his controversial remark about the Brahmin community. In a video, Muntashir challenged Kashyap's statement, highlighting the enduring legacy of Brahmin figures and cautioning him against disrespect. This exchange follows Kashyap's earlier apology, where he addressed backlash over his comments related to the film Phul
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