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Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri blames Anurag Kashyap's ‘alcoholism' for making John Abraham-Bipasha Basu film suffer
Vivek Agnihotri reacts to his 'alcoholism' claims on Anurag Kashyap About Vivek and Anurag Kashyap's upcoming projects The long-standing feud between filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri has resurfaced yet again, nearly two decades after it reportedly began. What started as a creative disagreement during the making of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal in 2007 has turned into a public exchange of accusations and jabs. Recently, the Kashmir Files director took a trip down memory lane and alleged that Anurag's alcoholism at the time created serious disruptions on to YouTuber Siddharth Kannan, Vivek Agnihotri revisited old claims about Kashyap's behaviour during the film's production. "My film suffered because of it," said Vivek, who added that he himself had battled similar issues in the past. "There's nothing wrong in admitting that and moving forward."'Yaar woh sab chhodo, dekho Anurag raat ko kya bolta hai aur subah ko kya bolta hai ye do alag cheezein hain. Jiske andar hi 3-4 aadmi rehte ho uski kis baat par main kya react karoon?'Vivek Agnihotri stood by his earlier remarks about Anurag Kashyap's drinking habits, stating that while he had spoken the truth, he never intended to paint Kashyap as a bad person. He clarified that consuming alcohol doesn't define someone's character and reiterated that he never labelled Anurag their differences, Vivek did have a few kind words for Kashyap. He praised the Gangs of Wasseypur director's impact on Indian cinema, saying, "There can be only one Anurag Kashyap." Still, he made it clear that his issues with Kashyap's past behaviour are based on real earlier, Kashyap strongly denied the allegations earlier this year. In an Instagram Story, he called Agnihotri a 'jhootha aadmi' (liar) and claimed he was not even present in London, where the film was shot. He further alleged that Vivek rejected the original script by him and Vikramaditya Motwane, opting instead for his own stood by his version of events, claiming that Kashyap had initially taken on the writing duties but eventually passed them off to Motwane. 'Why would a third writer be brought in if the first two were doing their job?' he asked, suggesting that the production team and the crew of 300–400 people could verify the two filmmakers are currently focusing on their respective upcoming projects. Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files is set for release on September 5, while Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi hits theatres on September 19. Despite their ongoing public feud, both continue to be active voices in Indian cinema.
Economic Times
9 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Vivek Agnihotri blames Anurag Kashyap's ‘alcoholism' for making John Abraham-Bipasha Basu film suffer
Synopsis The long-standing feud between Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri has reignited, stemming from disagreements during the 2007 film 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.' Agnihotri recently accused Kashyap of disruptive behavior due to alcoholism during the film's production, while Kashyap refuted the claims, calling Agnihotri a liar and disputing his presence on set. Vivek Agnihotri took a jab at Anurag Kashyap, saying he acts like 'three or four different people in one body." The long-standing feud between filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri has resurfaced yet again, nearly two decades after it reportedly began. What started as a creative disagreement during the making of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal in 2007 has turned into a public exchange of accusations and jabs. Recently, the Kashmir Files director took a trip down memory lane and alleged that Anurag's alcoholism at the time created serious disruptions on to YouTuber Siddharth Kannan, Vivek Agnihotri revisited old claims about Kashyap's behaviour during the film's production. "My film suffered because of it," said Vivek, who added that he himself had battled similar issues in the past. "There's nothing wrong in admitting that and moving forward." 'Yaar woh sab chhodo, dekho Anurag raat ko kya bolta hai aur subah ko kya bolta hai ye do alag cheezein hain. Jiske andar hi 3-4 aadmi rehte ho uski kis baat par main kya react karoon?'Vivek Agnihotri stood by his earlier remarks about Anurag Kashyap's drinking habits, stating that while he had spoken the truth, he never intended to paint Kashyap as a bad person. He clarified that consuming alcohol doesn't define someone's character and reiterated that he never labelled Anurag their differences, Vivek did have a few kind words for Kashyap. He praised the Gangs of Wasseypur director's impact on Indian cinema, saying, "There can be only one Anurag Kashyap." Still, he made it clear that his issues with Kashyap's past behaviour are based on real experiences. However, earlier, Kashyap strongly denied the allegations earlier this year. In an Instagram Story, he called Agnihotri a 'jhootha aadmi' (liar) and claimed he was not even present in London, where the film was shot. He further alleged that Vivek rejected the original script by him and Vikramaditya Motwane, opting instead for his own writer. Agnihotri stood by his version of events, claiming that Kashyap had initially taken on the writing duties but eventually passed them off to Motwane. 'Why would a third writer be brought in if the first two were doing their job?' he asked, suggesting that the production team and the crew of 300–400 people could verify the truth. The two filmmakers are currently focusing on their respective upcoming projects. Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files is set for release on September 5, while Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi hits theatres on September 19. Despite their ongoing public feud, both continue to be active voices in Indian cinema.
Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anurag Kashyap's ‘alcoholism' made Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal suffer, claims Vivek Agnihotri: ‘I also used to drink heavily at one point'
There appears to be no end in sight to the ongoing feud between filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Agnihotri. What began as a professional fallout during the making of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal in 2007 has now spiralled into a very public exchange of words. Two months ago, Vivek Agnihotri alleged that while both were working on the film, Anurag's alcoholism had caused significant problems on set. And then Anurag Kashyap, in response, had dismissed the claim by calling Vivek a 'jhootha aadmi' (a liar). Now, speaking to YouTuber Siddharth Kannan, Vivek has responded to Anurag's remarks in a tone that is both critical and surprisingly respectful. 'Yaar woh sab chhodo, dekho Anurag raat ko kya bolta hai aur subah ko kya bolta hai ye do alag cheezein hain. Jiske andar hi 3-4 aadmi rehte ho uski kis baat par main kya react karoon?' (Forget all that. What Anurag says at night and what he says in the morning, they're two entirely different things. If a man has 3–4 people living inside him, what should I even respond to?) Vivek also confirmed his earlier claims about Anurag's drinking habits: 'Yes, I had talked about his drinking habits, and that's the truth. But that doesn't mean someone who drinks alcohol is a bad person. I never said Anurag is a bad guy.' In fact, Vivek also went onto praise Anurag's cinematic legacy: 'Anurag is a wonderful guy, Anurag's contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. There can be only one Anurag Kashyap, there can never be two. When the history of cinema is written, people will remember his work.' Also Read | Vivek Agnihotri calls Sandeep Reddy Vanga his alter ego, says he is showing truth through his films: 'Does your society respect women?' However, he added: 'But my film suffered because of his alcoholism. What's wrong in saying that? I, too, used to drink heavily at one point, and many of my works suffered because of it. But there's nothing bad in that. You have a past, you leave it behind, and move forward.' When asked about his previous claim that Anurag had handed off his work to Vikramaditya Motwane, something Anurag has again denied, Vivek stood by his statement: 'That's also truth. You can ask the company that hired them. What more can I say? Around 300–400 people worked on that film, you can ask them as well. Ask the company who signed the contract with him. Why would a third writer come when two are already working? Only when one of the earlier writers isn't able to do his work.' The controversy first flared up in May, when in an interview with Digital Commentary, Vivek spoke at length about the impact Anurag's drinking habits had on Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal: 'Anurag was a heavy drinker back then, and he couldn't be trusted. He brought Vikramaditya Motwane on board, who is a very talented guy. Gradually, he palmed off all the work to Vikram. But they had a different vision for the film, which didn't match with mine. Ultimately, we were at loggerheads. The production house had a word with Anurag… He became difficult to handle, because only an alcoholic knows what an alcoholic goes through. It became a very big problem.' In response, Anurag had taken to Instagram Stories to deny the allegations, writing: 'Kitna jhootha hai yeh aadmi. Shooting London mein hui thi and I was in India.' (This man is such a liar. The shoot was in London, and I was in India.) He further added: 'He didn't want the script by Motwane or me. He wanted to make Lagaan of football and took his own writer to write that crappy script. Neither me nor Motwane went on the set ever.' Both filmmakers are gearing up for major releases. Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files is set to hit theatres on September 5, while Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi is scheduled for release on September 19.
India Today
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Anurag Kashyap's liar remark: 2-3 people live inside him
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has addressed Anurag Kashyap's recent allegation of calling him a 'liar,' reigniting a long-standing professional discord dating back to their collaboration on the 2007 film 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'. Speaking in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Agnihotri stood by his earlier remarks about Kashyap's drinking habits, while also acknowledging his contributions to Indian cinema.'Usko chhodo. Woh raat mein kya bolta hai, subah kya bolta hai, dono mein farak hai. Jiske andar 2-3 aadmi rehte hain, uski baat ko main kya kahun (Forget him. What he says at night and what he says in the morning are completely different. When someone has two or three people living inside him, what can I even say about what he says)?' Agnihotri continued, 'Yes, I had talked about his drinking habits, and that's the truth. But I never said Anurag is a bad guy - he is a wonderful guy. His contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. There can be only one Anurag Kashyap. When Indian cinema's history is written, people will remember him.' The rift between the two directors reportedly began when Agnihotri claimed Kashyap's alleged alcoholism had affected their work. Defending his stance, he added, 'My film suffered because of his alcoholism. What's wrong with that? I used to drink a lot at one point in my life, and I suffered at work because of it. It happens.' Agnihotri also maintained that Kashyap had handed over his responsibilities on the project to filmmaker Vikramaditya their professional paths have diverged, both filmmakers continue to work actively in the is currently gearing up for 'The Bengal Files', a politically charged drama centred on political violence in West Bengal, featuring Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Darshan Kumar. The project follows the thematic vein of his controversial yet commercially successful 'The Kashmir Files'.Kashyap, meanwhile, is working on 'Nishaanchi', starring Balasaheb Thackeray's grandson Aaishvary Thackeray, whose teaser was recently unveiled.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Anurag Kashyap's ‘jhoota aadmi' jibe, says he stands by remarks on drinking habits: 'But I never said Anurag is a bad guy'
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has addressed Anurag Kashyap 's recent remark calling him a 'jhoota aadmi' (liar), offering a pointed yet measured response. While acknowledging Kashyap's unparalleled impact on Indian cinema, Vivek maintained that his earlier statements about the director's drinking habits were factual. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Vivek remarked, 'Usko chhodo. Woh raat mein kya bolta hai, subah kya bolta hai, dono mein farak hai... Yes, I had talked about his drinking habits, and that's the truth. But I never said Anurag is a bad guy — he is a wonderful guy. His contribution to Indian cinema is unprecedented. There can be only one Anurag Kashyap. When Indian cinema's history is written, people will remember him. ' Fallout dates back to 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal' The fresh exchange comes after Anurag publicly called Vivek a liar on social media, reigniting tensions that have lingered since their professional fallout during the making of the 2007 sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, starring John Abraham, Arshad Warsi, and Bipasha Basu. Vivek reiterated that his film was impacted by Kashyap's alcoholism, adding, 'What's wrong with that? I used to drink a lot during a time period in my life, and suffered at work because of it. It happens. I stand by my point that he gave his work to Vikramaditya Motwane. You can ask the company that hired them.' 'I don't work with mediocre actors': 'The Vaccine War' director Vivek Agnihotri on casting wife Pallavi Joshi in his films Both filmmakers busy with upcoming projects Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for his next politically charged film, The Bengal Files. This upcoming drama will delve into West Bengal's history of political violence and ideological conflicts. The film features Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Darshan Kumar in key roles. Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap is working on Nishaanchi, an action drama that will mark the acting debut of Balasaheb Thackeray's grandson, Aaishvary Thackeray. The teaser for the film dropped on Friday.
