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NDTV
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Anurag Kashyap Slams Vivek Agnihotri For Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Controversy: " Kitna Jhoota Hai Yeh Aadmi"
New Delhi: Anurag Kashyap is credited with some incredible films namely Gangs of Wasseypur, Black Friday, and Ugly, to name a few. However, things turned sour recently, when Vivek Agnihotri called Kashyap a drunkard and accused him of palming off work to Vikramaditya Motwane during the shooting of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, led by John Abraham and Bipasha Basu. For the unversed, Anurag Kashyap was one of the dialogue writers alongside Rohit Malhotra for the film, while the screenplay was written by Vikramaditya Motwane. Reacting to Vivek Agnihotri's strong allegations, Anurag Kashyap put up an Instagram story, writing, " Kitna jhootha hai ye aadmi. Shooting London mein hui thi (This man is such a liar. The shooting of the film took place in London). I was in India. 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 @motwayne went on the set ever. Stop posturing @vivekagnihotri (sic)." Vikramaditya Motwane too re-shared the story. In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Vivek Agnihotri got candid about the chaos that had unfolded on the sets of Goal. The director said, "I have worked with him (Anurag Kashyap). We were doing the film Goal together. He was the writer of the film. Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra were supposed to do it, but Saif had some personal issues at the time, so he left. Then we got John and Bipasha. Anurag uss time bahut sharab peeta tha toh usko time ka koi hisaab nahi tha." He furthermore revealed that the creative direction of the film changed when Kashyap brought in Motwane. Agnihotri added, " Phir voh Vikramaditya Motwane ko le aaye, bola mera ek ladka hai, woh help karega. Dheere dheere saara kaam Vikramaditya ko hi de diya. Main jo bana na chah raha tha, yeh log ki soch kuch alag thi, yeh kuch aur hi bana na chah rahe the. Ultimately, we were at loggerheads. The production house had a word with Anurag... Anurag ko handle karna mushkil ho gaya. Because only an alcoholic knows what an alcoholic goes through. It became a very big problem." Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal had John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi, and Boman Irani in the lead. It was produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Vivek Agnihotri for UTV Motion Pictures.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap denies Vivek Agnihotri's 'drinking habits' allegations, says "I wasn't even on set"
Filmmaker recently sparked controversy by claiming that 's drinking habits disrupted the making of their 2007 film ' Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal .' In response, Kashyap took to social media to firmly deny any involvement in the on-set process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharing a screenshot of a news article, he clarified, 'Shooting took place in London, and I was in India. He didn't want my or 's script. He aimed to make a football version of Lagaan and brought in his own writer.' Vivek Agnihotri recalls creative clashes and script handovers In a conversation with Digital Commentary, Agnihotri explained that Anurag was initially on board as the writer but was unreliable due to his drinking. He said Kashyap eventually brought in Vikramaditya Motwane to assist, but creative differences led to confusion. Vivek Agnihotri also mentioned that the original cast was supposed to feature Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra, but the film eventually starred and after casting changes. Motwane's side: A strong script, an altered vision In a previous interview with Mid-Day, Vikramaditya Motwane opened up about his role in the project. He revealed that UTV had reached out to Anurag, who admitted he didn't know football well and suggested Motwane instead. Motwane penned the script, which was initially accepted. However, the final film deviated significantly from what he had envisioned. No on-set presence confirmed for Anurag Kashyap or Vikramaditya Motwane It's important to note that Agnihotri never claimed either Anurag Kashyap or Vikramaditya Motwane visited the film set. Despite the back-and-forth, what's clear is that the final product didn't reflect the original script, and now, years later, the creative disagreements continue to stir debate.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anushka Sharma agrees with Varun Grover's note for Virat Kohli post Test retirement: ‘Only those with a story to tell…'
On May 12, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, surprising and disheartening a legion of his fans. Several fans as well as famous personalities took to their social media handles to pen a note for the cricketer. While some respected his decision, others expressed disappointment, requesting the cricketer to rethink his decision. Now, stand up comedian-writer has penned a heartfelt note for the star cricketer, which received a special reaction from actress Anushka Sharma. Penning a long note on his Instagram handle, Varun Grover wrote, 'Test cricket is special because it is a narrative sport. So many variables – four innings, five days, twenty-two specialists, changing weather (sometimes several times in a day), humidity in the air, the condition of the pitch, luck determined by a coin toss, and constantly evolving mental calculations.' He added, 'Although every sport reflects some aspect of life, but test cricket is like a literary novel — combining many different genres into one.' The line that caught Anushka's attention is, 'That's why only those with a story to tell succeed in test cricket. A story so long and deep that it doesn't care for the pitch conditions – grass, dry, home or away.' The actress shared this specific slide on her Instagram stories with a white heart emoji. ALSO READ | 'Jhootha aadmi': Anurag Kashyap claps back at Vivek Agnihotri for saying his alcoholism disrupted Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal shoot The next slide in Varun's post read, 'Virat Kohli is the biggest character of this novell over the last decade. He not only lived the different emotions of the game but also enriched them. A lot has been written about what he gave to the team and India, but he became something rare for test cricket — a sensitive, drama-loving hero who looks good both laughing and crying, winning and losing.' Sharing the post, Varun Grover wrote, 'Thank you Virat Kohli. You brought the precision of a surgeon and passion of a stage performer to this game 'of inches, played in yards'. You will be missed on the grounds.' On the day of his retirement announcement, Anushka also penned a long note appreciating her husband. Sharing their picture on a cricket field, the actress wrote, 'They'll talk about the records and the milestones — but I'll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege.'
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First Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Vivek Agnihotri challanges Bollywood to 'boycott' Ranbir Kapoor over Animal criticism: 'They don't have the status & courage to...'
Talking about the post-release reaction of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had said that he was frustrated over the disparity of how the criticism was handled read more Vivek Agnihotri known for movies like The Kashmir Files, The Vaccine War, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, The Hate Story and others, has grabbed headlines for his bold and controversial statements. The filmmaker has now taken a dig at Bollywood producers and accused them of hypocrisy and cowardice and claimed that the industry badmouths its lead actors behind closed doors but doesn't have the courage to criticise them publicly. 'Aukaat hi nahi hai inki, himmat hai karne ki, kar ke dikhayein," said Agnihotri speaking to Digital Commentary. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD His response came around the controversial blockbuster Animal featuring Ranbir Kapoor, which has been sparking debate for glorifying misogyny and toxic masculinity. The filmmaker challenged Bollywood insiders to take the name of one of the producers or directors, who hasn't spoken negatively in private about a big star. 'Do they have the courage to say anything in public? They don't. So they deserve to suffer," he said, adding, 'Do phir Rs 150 crore ghatiya kaam ke, sadi hui acting ke." 'My problem is with people who behave like stars without being one," he added. Wishing my dear ⭐️Superstar-Actor friend, my disruptive partner, my creative crusader 😀, and the worlds most EXCEPTIONAL ARTIST Mr. Ranbir kapoor, a fantastic Happy birthday 🤗😘 Ranbir... may your day be as unforgettable as your performances 🌟⚡️🔥💥💫#RanbirKapoorBirthday — Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) September 28, 2024 Talking about the post-release reaction of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had said that he was frustrated over the disparity of how the criticism was handled. 'Everybody said Ranbir was brilliant, but the writer-director was criticised. I understood they want to work with Ranbir," he said on Game Changers. 'It's easy to make a comment about me because I am new for this place." STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Animal also featured Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri and Upendra Limaye among others in prominent roles.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anurag Kashyap hits back at Vivek Agnihotri, calls him 'jhoota aadmi'
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri recently spoke about his experience working with Anurag Kashyap on the 2007 film, 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'. He alleged that Anurag's alcoholism caused difficulties for the team and claimed that Anurag handed over his writing duties to Vikramaditya Motwane. Now, Anurag Kashyap has responded to these accusations, calling Agnihotri 'jhootha aadmi'.Anurag Kashyap stated that he was never on the film's set and shared a screenshot of an article and wrote that the shooting took place in London while he was in India. He wrote, 'Kitna jhootha hai yeh aadmi. Shooting London mein hui thi and I was in India (He is such a liar, they shot in London and I was in India). 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.'advertisementHere's a screenshot of his Instagram story: Anurag Kashyap hits back at Vivek Agnihotri Vivek Agnihotri, in a recent interview with Digital Commentary, recalled that Kashyap was writing the movie initially. He mentioned that Saif Ali Khan and Priyanka Chopra were the original choices, but Saif left due to personal reasons, leading to John Abraham and Bipasha Basu joining the cast. Vivek said Anurag was a heavy drinker at the time and could not be trusted with time. He also said Anurag brought Vikramaditya Motwane on board to help, but their versions of the film differed, leading to disagreements. Vivek noted that the production house had a word with Anurag, who became difficult to handle did not claim that Kashyap or Motwane visited the set during Motwane, in an earlier interview with Mid-Day, described his experience working with Vivek. He said UTV was producing the film and that Vivek approached them with a football story idea. They wanted a good writer and contacted Anurag, who acknowledged his limited knowledge of football but noted that Motwane was well-versed in the subject. Motwane wrote the script, which was accepted, but the final film was not made as he or Anurag had hoped. He said that at the time, they had to accept the work as it was and that he still considers his original script one of his best Watch
