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- Time of India
When Anurag Kashyap said he was 'Busier than Shah Rukh Khan' after quitting Mumbai's 'Toxic' Bollywood circle
There was a moment in 2025 that reminded the film world why
Anurag Kashyap
is one of the boldest voices in Indian cinema, not just for his storytelling, but also for speaking his mind.
When Anurag Kashyap Walked Away, but Stayed Right in the Game
It came weeks after he publicly declared his decision to move out of Mumbai, citing what he called the 'toxicity' of the Bollywood ecosystem.
Just when some were ready to write him off or assume he was fading away, Kashyap dropped a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral.
'I'm Busier Than Shah Rukh Khan' – The Internet Reacts
In his brutally honest and cheeky style, Anurag wrote:
'I have relocated cities. I have not left filmmaking. For all the people who think I am frustrated and gone, I am here and I'm busier than
Shah Rukh Khan
(I have to be, I don't make as much money).
I don't have dates until 2028.'
He revealed that he had five directorial projects lined up, with some expected to release that same year. In typical Kashyap fashion, he also shut down critics with a colourful sign-off.
Fans loved the unfiltered honesty, with one user writing, 'You be you. Let the noise be noise.' Another chimed in, 'You're doing really well in the South film industry, especially in Maharaja.'
New City, Same Fire: Anurag's Projects Roll On
Despite stepping away from Mumbai, Anurag Kashyap clearly never stepped away from cinema. In 2025 alone, he was seen in 'Dacoit – Ek Prem Katha', playing a cop in
Shaneil Deo
's directorial debut. He also returned with Nishaanchi, a gritty crime drama releasing on September 19. The film also marks the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray and features a strong ensemble cast including Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and
Kumud Mishra
.
Anurag Kashyap says people used to 'question his 'morality and character' after watching his films: 'I used to identify with adult movies'
